Youth Awards 2026

The City of Ballarat Youth Awards provides the opportunity to recognise and celebrate our city’s outstanding young people aged 12-25

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Youth Awards categories and criteria

Since 2005, the Ballarat Youth Awards have recognised the leadership, creativity, kindness, and dedication of young people aged 12-25, as well as the influential adults who support them. Planned and managed by Youth Events Team, a volunteer group of young people passionate about event planning, the awards are an annual highlight for the city’s youth.

Youth Awards Winners

Congratulations to all winners and nominees for your hard work, dedication and determination.

Major Award, age 12-17: Lucas Kis and Mackenzie Molloy
Major Award, age 18-25: Allysa Speirs
Compassion and Care Award: Bianca Davis
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award: Ace Ward
Group Project Award: Youth Empowerment Program
Influential Adult – Volunteer: Dellaram Vreeland
Influential Adult – Worker: Philip Kynoch
Leadership in Sport and Recreation Award: Freya Palmer
Personal Growth Award: Shania Stowe
Positive Leader Award: Lara Khosh
Young Creative Award: Atticus Benjsson
Youth Volunteer Award: Zac Douglas

Read more about each nominee by downloading the 2026 Youth Awards Booklet

Contact Information

For further information or queries, please email youthawards@ballarat.vic.gov.au