Nominate Now for 2015 National Youth Awards

Member for Bradfield, Mr Paul Fletcher, is encouraging young people in Bradfield to nominate for the 2015 National Youth Awards.

This is the third annual series of the Awards, which celebrate the achievements and contributions of young Australians aged 12-25.

Mr Fletcher urged those thinking about nominating to act now.

“It’s important to celebrate the achievements of young people who are making a lasting, positive difference in their communities,” Mr Fletcher said.

“Many young Australians do this every day by volunteering in their local communities and they should be recognised for the valuable contribution they are making.

“If you know a remarkable young Australian I encourage you to go to www.youthweek.com/nya and nominate them.”

There are seven Award categories—six of which recognise individuals, and a media award which celebrates positive news reporting about young people in Australia.

The Award categories are:

• Youth Safety Award
• Youth Courage Award
• Youth Culture and Diversity Award
• Youth Employment Award
• Youth Health Award
• Youth Leadership Award, and
• Youth in Media Award.

Each of the six individual category winners will receive $2,000, a trophy and a certificate.

Applications for the 2015 National Youth Awards close on Thursday, 27 November 2014.

 More information on the National Youth Awards, including entry forms and details of past winners and finalists is available at www.youthweek.com/nya.