Youth Awards

Youth Voice Canterbury are 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! Youth in Canterbury are doing lots of great things and in 2018 we're pulling together even more categories to create more opportunities to acknowledge our region's rangatahi.

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.