Seventeen young Coasties have been recognised in the first Central Coast Youth Week Awards.
Central Coast Council Unit Manager Leisure Beach Safety and Community Facilities, Phil Cantillon, said it was important to celebrate young people doing great things in the community.
“It was an honour to be part of the first Central Coast Youth Week Awards presentation night, and I’d like to congratulate all our award winners and finalists this year,” Cantillon said.
“This includes the three local schools awarded in the Nominator category, with each receiving $500 to implement a program or activity that positively benefits students.”
Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the awards were developed to acknowledge the contributions of local young people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
“Each of our award winners should be extremely proud of being recognised for their achievements and contributions that help make our home a better place,” he said.
Winners in the Luminary Leaders category were: Youth Entrepreneur of the Year, Ashlee McGonigal; Youth Leadership of the Year, Jayden Delbridge (finalists Libby Payne and Willow Robinson); Youth Volunteer of the Year, Samantha Laundess (finalist Mathew Baxter); and Youth Volunteer Mentor of the Year, Mikayla Maiden.
Rising Stars category winners were: Arts and Culture, Jack Williams (finalists Lucy Parle and Makayla Reilly); Community Service, Dana Patterson; Excellence in Education, Harli Grant (finalists Callan Baker and Charlotte Taylor); and Sportsperson of the Year, Makayla Reilly (finalists Nicole Duncan and Jay Kilpatrick).
Winners in the Nominator Award category were: Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College – Tumbi Umbi Campus; Lake Munmorah High School; and Brisbane Waters Secondary College – Woy Woy Campus.
For further information search “Youth Week Awards” at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au
Source:
Media release, Apr 28
Central Coast Council