​​​​Canterbury-Bankstown Children and Youth Awards 2020

The Canterbury-Bankstown Children and Youth Awards are open to children in years 3 to 6, and all young people aged 12-18 years who live, work, or study in the Canterbury-Bankstown Local Government Area. These awards seek to recognise the achievements of children and young people and the valuable contribution they make to the local community.    

Children's Category

Children are invited to share how they have been helpful in their home and community. Their community can include school, neighbourhood, sporting or volunteer groups, and more.

Submissions can be:

• A piece of writing (200 words maximum);
• An illustration with a short description; or
• A combination of both

All submissions will receive a certificate. The top 10 submissions will receive a prize and have their entries published online.

Nominations are open now until  1 October.

Apply online here.

Youth Category

Young people can be nominated or self nominate for any of the six categories:

• Sporting
• Leadership
• Community Involvement
• Academic Achievement
• Inspiration 
• Creative/Performing Arts.

Winners of each youth category will receive a cash prize of $200, and all finalists will receive $50. 

​Nominations are open now until 1 October.

Apply online here.

This program is sponsored by Bankstown City Unity Bank.

For more information email commdev@cbcity.nsw.gov.au