Criteria
All Awards are open to young people aged between 12 and 25 years who live, work, learn or play in the City of Greater Geelong.
Young Educator Award
This category recognises a young person’s contribution and
achievement in all forms of education and community development.
Nominee has achieved outcomes in:
- Inspiring others in the community to achieve
their goals and succeed in education through tutoring or mentoring.
- Clever and Creative action that benefits our
community by awareness raising of local issues or causes.
- Forward thinking attitudes by resourcing
technology for education and upskilling of young people (app or software
development).
- Raising awareness about the importance of
positive youth mental health.
Equality Award
This category recognises the effort of a young person who
strives to make change and promote equality for young people in the of the
following areas.
Nominee has achieved outcomes in:
- Advocating for creating a fair and just community
where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people have equal and
equitable opportunities and choices as other young people;
- Influencing and motivating organisations such as
schools, workplaces and service providers to develop and implement practices
that promote gender equality and eliminate all forms of discrimination against women
and girls;
- Advocating for creating inclusive practices for
young people from the LGBTIQA+ community
Organising local activities, events, programs
and initiatives to promote racial and religious tolerance;
Leadership/ Positive
Role Model Award
This category recognises a young person who has demonstrated
leadership within their community through school, work or other
pursuits/contributions and is regarded by others as a good example to follow.
Nominee has achieved outcomes in:
- Mobilising and leading groups of people to
advocate for better health outcomes.
- Advocating for peace and harmony in the
community.
- Promoting respectful and positive
behaviour/attitudes towards women and girls.
- Volunteering or getting involved in various
activities with a focus on community participation and social connectedness
Disability
Inclusion Award
This category recognises a young person who has worked
towards making the Geelong community more accessible and inclusive for people
with a lived experience of disability.
Nominee has achieved outcomes in:
- Advocating
for people with a lived experience of disability
- Raising
awareness about the human rights of people with a disability
- Advocating
for change to eliminate violence against women with a disability
- Organising
events that are accessible and inclusive to all
Diverse Cultural
Contribution Award
This category recognises a young person who has contributed
creating a vibrant and diverse cultural community.
Nominee has achieved
outcomes in:
- Promoting the inclusion and participation of
young people from Culturally Diverse background in community life
- Building the capacity of young people from Culturally
Diverse communities to advocate for change
- implementation of a project or program designed
to resolve, or aim to resolve an issue affecting culturally diverse young
people in the community
- Encouraging and promoting intercultural initiatives
that enhance community cohesion and understanding of other cultural practices
Arts & Music
Award
This category recognises a young person who has demonstrated
hard work, creativity and passion in their art and engaged the community
through various mediums including visual arts, music, writing, sculpture, play
or film.
Nominees may have demonstrated:
- The ability to inspire others in a positive way
through their art or music.
- Provided a contribution to the community through
their art.
- Recognise achievement in the creation, composition,
performance, education and presentation of music or arts.
- Contribution to creating a vibrant and creative
art or music community, this may include the organisation of music or art
events or collectives.