Young people across the state have an opportunity to shine with nominations for the annual Youth Awards now open.
The awards, which have run for 19 years, recognise Western Australians aged 12 to 25 for their achievements and contribution to the community, as well as individuals and organisations which work with and support Western Australian youth.
Youth Minister Peter Tinley said the awards give young people a chance show off their achievements.
“Young people carry out fantastic work across our state and I encourage Western Australians to nominate an outstanding young person, or an organisation working with young people, for an award,” he said.
The awards are a partnership between the Department of Communities and the Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia and are supported by Lotterywest.
Nominations are open for several categories, including; outstanding youth worker, ECU community leadership and RAC Innovation for a Sustainable Future award.
Each category winner receives a $1,000 prize.
The WA Young Person of the Year will be selected from among the category winners and will receive a $10,000 travel bursary to participate in youth-related events and activities across WA, in addition to airfares for two to a European destination, valued at $3,000.
Nominations close on Thursday, August 31 with winners announced at the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia in October.
For more information including a full list of categories, visit http://www.yacwa.org.au.
