Several young locals have received Central Coast Youth Week Awards honours for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the local community.
Coinciding with NSW Youth Week, the Central Coast Council initiative aims to recognise and highlight the accomplishments of young Coasties.
Council Unit Manager Leisure Beach Safety and Community Facilities, Phil Cantillon, said the awards were just one way to show appreciation for the young people who enriched our community.
“Categories range from arts and entertainment to leadership, sportsperson, volunteer, social impact and more,” he said.
“It was imperative to us that we recognise a diverse range of young talent as each contributes to making the Coast a place where we can be proud to live, work and play.
“A huge congratulations to all award winners and finalists including the three local providers awarded in the Nominator category, with each receiving $1000 to implement a program or activity that positively benefits young people.
Council Administrator Rik Hart said the awards were vital in showing young people we cared about their contribution to the community.
“Young people are valuable members of society and the way we include, reflect and recognise their contribution will influence the future direction of the Central Coast,” he said.
“Each individual should be proud of their continued contribution to our local community.”
In addition to the formal awards, Council acknowledged Siddhartha Bezwada for his achievements and resilience, for which he received the Central Coast Council Inspirational Award.
The 2023 Central Coast Youth Week Award winners are: Lucas Alexander Carter, Arts and Entertainment Award; Elizabeth Payne, Social Impact in Education Award; Talia Tebb, Sportsperson of the Year Award; Karla Jacob, Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award; Charity Jean De Bruis, Youth Leadership (Individual) of the Year Award; The Y NSW StreetgYm Crew, Youth Leadership (Group) of the Year Award; and Jamie Cairns, Youth Volunteer of the Year Award.
Nominator Awards went to The Y NSW, Jopuka and SPCC Young Parents College Central Coast while the Central Coast Council Inspirational Award went to Siddhartha Bezwada.
No nominations were received for the Environmental Award.
For further information about the award categories visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/YouthWeekAwards.
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Central Coast Council