Youth Impact Awards

Youth Impact Awards 2026 Nomination

An opportunity to shine a spotlight on youth aged 12-24 who give back, inspire others and make our community a better place. Nominate your person aged 12-24 by filling out this form

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Youth Impact Awards 2026 Nomination

Hosted by the Y, Refugee Settlement Services, the Tongan Society SC and the Timaru District Council, this is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on youth aged 12-24 who give back, inspire others and make our community a better place. Proudly Sponsored by the good folk at Mid South Island Refuge

Nominee Details

Please fill out the details of the young person aged 12 to 24 years that you are nominating.

Name of nominee (First and Last Names)*

Age of nominee*

School or organisation (if applicable)*

Contact email of nominee (if known)

Contact phone number of nominee (if known)

Town or area nominee lives in*

Nominator details

Please fill in your details as the person nominating the young person.

Your name (First and Last)*

School or organisation (if applicable)

Your contact email*

Your contact phone number

Relationship to nominee: (e.g. teacher, youth worker, friend, coach, parent)*

Youth Impact Awards Categories

Please use drop down to select category

Award Categories*

Please use the drop down to select which category you would like to nominate the young person for

Tell us about this amazing young person

What positive difference has this young person made? (What have they done, and who has benefited?)*

What makes them stand out to you? (Think about their attitude, leadership, kindness, or commitment.)*

How do they make our community a better place?*

Anything else you'd like the judges to know? (optional)

Supporting Information (optional) You can attach a photo, letter, or short video message from others who support this nomination (optional).

Max. file size: 512 MB.

Nominator Declaration*

I confirm the information provided is true and that I have permission to nominate this young person.

I give permission for the Youth Showcase organisers to contact me about this nomination.

What Happens Next?

Nominations close on the 10th April 2026. All nominations will be reviewed by a local judging panel. Nominees and their supporters will be invited to the Youth Showcase Awards Evening on the 22nd of May at Caroline Bay Hall.