{"id":106501,"date":"2025-07-27T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/?p=106501"},"modified":"2025-07-24T15:56:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T05:56:44","slug":"champion-an-exceptional-young-person","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/news\/champion-an-exceptional-young-person\/","title":{"rendered":"Champion an exceptional young person"},"content":{"rendered":"

NOMINATIONS are now open for the City of Greater Bendigo Youth Awards, which recognise the contributions, skills, accomplishments and achievements of people aged between twelve and twenty-five years of age who work, live twenty-five study in the City.<\/p>\n

Awards will be presented across six categories – creativity and innovation, contribution to the community, excellence in leadership, teamwork and collaboration, sustainability and environment, as well as inclusion and equity.<\/p>\n

COGB youth mayor Levity Camilleri said the program is a way to celebrate and acknowledge the creativity, leadership and excellence of local young people.<\/p>\n

“It’s truly amazing and inspiring to see the diverse skills, contributions, and stories of young people in our community,” they said.<\/p>\n

“It’s important to appreciate young people’s work across the municipality.<\/p>\n

“I encourage anyone who knows an exceptional young person who contributes to our community to nominate them for the Awards and to celebrate their contribution.”<\/p>\n

COGB mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf said everyone is invited to help shine a light on the efforts of young people.<\/p>\n

“Recognising these young individuals not only honours their hard work and dedication but also encourages them to continue making positive impacts,” she said.<\/p>\n

“It’s often said that young people are the leaders of tomorrow, but we know that young people are already leaders today.<\/p>\n

“They are kind, creative, innovative, and generous with their time and contribute to improving the lives and experiences of those around them through their actions both big and small.”<\/p>\n

Nominations can be made until 5pm, Tuesday 30 September, with the awards ceremony to take place on Friday 21 November.<\/p>\n

To nominate someone, visit the Yo Bendigo website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

NOMINATIONS are now open for the City of Greater Bendigo Youth Awards, which recognise the contributions, skills, accomplishments and achievements of people aged between twelve and twenty-five years of age who work, live twenty-five study in the City. Awards will be presented across six categories – creativity and innovation, contribution to the community, excellence in […]<\/p>\n

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