Youth Awards 2018

Youth Voice Canterbury were so excited to bring back the YMCA Canterbury Youth Awards for a second time, to celebrate the amazing things that young people are doing in our communities!

A huge congratulations to our 2018 winners!

Child and Youth Friendly Christchurch Child of the Year Award
For a child who has made a positive influence or change within the life of another child, children, or young person/s.

First Place:
Mary Taylor

Runner Up:
Jaydah Sayers

Runner Up:
Tessa Toombs

Child and Youth Friendly Christchurch Child Friendly Community Award

For a Christchurch Community Group who have worked actively to improve the lives of children and young people living within Christchurch.

Congratulations Starjam!

Wayne Francis Charitable Trust Leadership Award
For a young person who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, their ability to lead others and is a positive role model.

First Place:
Kendra Burgess-Naude

Runner Up:
Sam Walker

Runner Up:
Jess McLennan

PYLAT Commitment to Wellbeing Award
For a young person who has shown commitment to protecting or promoting health and well being issues at a community, group, or individual level.

First Place:
Twin Harmony

Runner Up:
Emma Brown

Runner Up:
Jorja Tater

Asia New Zealand Foundation Advocate for Inclusion and Diversity
This award seeks to acknowledge a youth participation group or young person who is advocating for inclusivity and diversity of under-represented groups.

First Place:
Hamish Johnston

Runner Up:
Thomas Chin

Runner Up:
NZ National Refugee Youth Council

University of Canterbury Community Action Award
For a young person that actively gets involved and commits their time and energy volunteering and makes a significant impact in their community.

First Place:
Zoe Loffhagen

Runner Up:
Claudia McDonald

Runner Up:
Tessa Allen

YMCA Christchurch Young Champion Award
For a young person who has made a positive change in their life and inspired their peers in a positive way, or succeeded in the face of adversity.

First Place:
Tia Manawatu

Runner Up:
Rhys Murdoch

Runner Up:
Harriet Fraser

Vodafone New Zealand Foundation Te Tohu Hihiri Taumata
For a person supporting a young person or youth participation group over and above the requirements of their paid role.

First Place:
Vicki Gulleford

Runner Up:
Kate Burgess

Runner Up:
Claudine Smith-Barker

Youth Voice Canterbury Te Tohu Tokomaha
For a group of young people who represent young people and work together to benefit other young people in the community.