2026 Geelong Youth Awards

Dear families and carers, 

🌟 Nominations are now open for the 2026 Geelong Youth Awards! 🌟

The City of Greater Geelong is proud to celebrate the achievements, leadership and contributions of young people across our community through the annual Geelong Youth Awards.

Do you know an inspiring young person who deserves to be recognised?

The Geelong Youth Awards celebrate young people aged 12–25 who are making a positive difference across Greater Geelong. Whether they are creating change in their community, supporting others, demonstrating leadership, excelling in their chosen field or making a difference behind the scenes — we want to hear their story.

🏆 Nominations are open across a range of categories, including:

✨ Active Achievement Award

✨ Arts and Music Award✨ Citizenship Award✨ Cultural Awareness Award✨ Innovation Award

✨ Inspiration Award✨ Leadership Award✨ Unsung Hero Award✨ Volunteer Award – Working with Young People (This award is open to all ages)

We are also recognising those who support young people through the Volunteer Award – Working with Young People, which is open to nominees of all ages.

📅 Nominations close Friday, 14 August 2026

Help us celebrate the incredible young people and community members who make Greater Geelong a better place.

🔗 Nominate now: Geelong.link/YouthAwards8

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