The City of Ballarat Youth Awards recognise the outstanding contributions that young people (aged 12 – 25) make in the Ballarat community. They wish to shine a light on the leadership, innovation, kindness, and exemplary commitment to community that young people demonstrate.
This year, the City of Ballarat Youth Awards include the Leadership in Sport Award.
This Award recognises a young person (as an individual or as part of a team) who has made a difference in their club, team, organisation or community. They have demonstrated values such as commitment, fairness, teamwork, cooperation and leadership in sport. This may include club volunteers, coaches, umpires, team members and players who go above and beyond.
Nominate here.
Nominations close on Friday 25th June, 11:59 PM.
The City of Ballarat Youth Awards Event Ceremony will be held on Friday 13th August, at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts. All nominees will be recognised and invited to attend this special event.
Please email youthawards@ballarat.vic.gov.au if you have any questions about the event or nominations.
Sports Central and FedUni WestVic Academy of Sport are proud to launch the Central Highlands Coaches Collective on Wednesday 22 July 2026.
Sports Central, in partnership with Golden Plains Shire Council and Moorabool Shire Council, is delivering a free Club Development Workshop Series designed to strengthen community sporting clubs across the region. This series provides practical, hands-on learning opportunities for committee members, volunteers, coaches and emerging leaders, with a focus on leadership, governance, inclusion and sustainable club development.
