The 2025 Central Coast Youth Week Awards were announced on April 10, shining a spotlight on some remarkable young individuals who are making a difference.
The awards, which coincide with NSW Youth Week, are an initiative of Central Coast Council and once again saw an extraordinary mix of achievements in arts and entertainment, community service, the sports, volunteering and leaders helping those in need and creating positive change.
Council Director Community and Recreation Melanie Smith said the awards, now in their fourth year, were building a thriving network committed to supporting young people alongside the youth sector, industry and NSW Government.
“It was imperative to us that we recognise a diverse range of young talent as each contribute to making the Coast a place where we can be proud to live, work and play,” she said.
The awards event was not only a special occasion for all the nominees, but also their families and friends and other guests.
Central Coast Mayor Lawrie McKinna said they demonstrated the region’s support for young people.
“The quality of the entries for this year’s Central Coast Youth Week Awards was outstanding, and I congratulate everyone who has been named as a finalist,” he said.
“With so much commitment and enthusiasm, I know that the future is in good hands.
“These awards put a spotlight on local young people who are working hard to make a difference or are achieving great things.”
The 2025 Central Coast Youth Week Award winners are: Arts and Entertainment Award – Ruby Archer; Community Service and Activity Award – Alice Masia; First Nations Cultural Award – Alice Masia; Social Impact in Education / Community Award – Elijah Rea; Sportsperson Award – Chloe Karsten; Youth Leadership (Individual) of the Year Award – Carmen Malikides; Youth Leadership (Group) of the Year Award – guyung minig (Black Fire); Youth Volunteer of the Year Award – Matilda Lawrence; Inspiration Award – Lachlan Hobman; and Nominator Award – Neurokind, Making Footprints and Central Coast Surf Life Saving.
The program is funded by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice.
For further information visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/YouthWeekAwards
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