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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.
Sport and Recreation Victoria have launched the first round of the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program. The grants provide assistance to Aboriginal Victorians to participate in Aboriginal sporting carnivals, buy sports uniforms and equipment, as well as funding for travel and accommodation expenses for athletes to compete in state and national competitions.
The Australian Sports Commission’s Local Sporting Champions program are now open, providing financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.