Do you know a child or young person who has made a great contribution to our local community?

Now is your chance to nominate them to be recognised for their efforts.

Our Children and Youth Awards recognise the achievements of children and young people in the City of Canterbury Bankstown. We have two age categories:

• Children in years 3-6
• Young people in years 7-12

Nominations are open on 28 August and close at 5pm, Sunday 24 September. 

Our finalists will be announced on Wednesday 11 October and a ceremony will be held on Wednesday 25 October.

For more information on the Children’s category contact Anita at anita.pesa@cbcity.nsw.gov.au or on 0438 674 349.

For more information on the Youth Category please contact Sarah at sarah.callaghan@cbcity.nsw.gov.au  or on 0407 718 962.

Children’s category

The children’s category is open to all school children in years 3-6, who live or study in Canterbury-Bankstown. Children must be nominated as individuals as group nominations are not accepted. Winners in each category will receive a prize valued at $50.

Children can be nominated, or nominate themselves, in three categories:
LEADERSHIP
For children who have shown an outstanding ability to represent, lead and be a positive role model for their peers.
INSPIRATION
For children who have shown an ability to shine through moments of adversity in their life and are an inspirational role model to others.
CONTRIBUTION
For children who show care and help for their friends, their family and their community.

Submit your nomination together with a piece of writing or drawing describing why the nominated child should win.

Youth category

The youth category is open to all young people in years 7-12 who live, work or study in Canterbury-Bankstown. Young people must be nominated as individuals as group nominations are not accepted. Winners of each category will receive a prize valued at $200 and finalists will receive a prize valued at $50.

Young people can be nominated, or nominate themselves, in six categories:
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
For young people who have shown significant achievement or improvement in one or more aspects of their academic life.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
For young people involved in improving their local community and helping their fellow community members.
CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS
For young people who have shown outstanding ability in different aspects of the creative and performing arts, such as music, drama and visual arts.
INSPIRATION
For young people who have shown an ability to shine through moments of adversity in their life and are an inspirational role model to others.
LEADERSHIP
For young people who have shown an outstanding ability to represent, lead and be a positive role model for their peers.
SPORTING
For young people who have shown significant sporting dedication and achievement in one or more areas.

Submit nomination in youth category