Wollongong Youth Week Awards 2026

Wollongong Youth Week Awards acknowledge and highlight the achievements and efforts of young people in our city.

Do you know someone aged 12 - 24 years who you believe deserves an award for their contribution to Wollongong? Fill out an application below!

Award nominees will be invited to attend our Wollongong Youth Week Awards ceremony in Youth Week 2026.

Winners in each category will also be given a certificate, trophy and a $100 gift card. Highly commended nominees will also receive a certificate.

Award categories

Nominations can be made in the following categories:

• Young Person - Volunteer
• Young Person - Community Ambassador
• Young Person - Artist
• Young Person - Performer
• Young Person - Sportsperson
• Young Person - Environmentalist
• Young Person - Small Business.

Please note, to be eligible for these awards, nominees must be aged 12 - 24 years and live in the Wollongong Local Government Area.

How to nominate

You will need to provide the following information:

• Your details
• The nominee's full name, preferred name, gender / pronouns, age and contact details.
• A brief description and information about why the young person nominated deserves the award.

Use the button below to make a nomination by Friday 30 March 2026.

Award nominees will be contacted on Friday 3 April 2026.

Past awards

More information

For more information about this program, here's how you can get in touch:

• Send us a DM on Facebook, or Instagram
• Email us, or
• Call (02) 4227 8222  between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.