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Victorian Young Achiever Awards
Do you know an outstanding young person making a difference in the community?
The Victorian Young Achiever Awards acknowledge, encourage and promote the positive achievements of young Victorians. The Awards recognise the achievements of Victoria's youth (up to 28 years of age) in six categories, with one of the category winners being named the Victorian Premier's Young Achiever of the Year. (Nominate a young achiever)
The Community Service and Volunteering Award
The candidates for this award will be reviewed in several areas including:
- Length of service and commitment
- Who and how many people benefit from their dedication
- How the candidate has overcome barriers and difficulties
- Their contribution to lasting solutions and sustainability
- The winner, if not all the candidates, will be an extraordinary young person.
The other categories include:
- Leadership and innovation
- Science and technology
- Sport
- Regional achiever
- Small business achievement
Nominations close early December 2013 (nominate a young achiever) with the winners announced and recognised at a gala dinner on Friday 2 May 2014.
To learn more click here to visit the Awards Australia website
