The annual Youth Challenge awards are an opportunity to celebrate the achievements, excellence and contribution of young people taking part in community projects.

Each year two awards are presented to individual participants and six awards to Youth Challenge teams. The overall most outstanding team is awarded the EnergyAustralia Shield for twelve months.

The 2008 Awards will be held in late September. For information about how you can apply please contact your local Youth Challenge coordinator.

Awards categories include:

• Peer award
• Media award
• Environment award
• Henry Dunant Humanitarian award
• Rural/Regional award
• Metropolitan prize
• Most innovative award
• Fundraising award
• EnergyAustralia Shield

Download the awards nomination form.

2008 Youth Challenge Awards Forum Details
Hosted by Red Cross, the 2008 Youth Challenge Awards Forum will include presentations from five Youth Challenge teams, a variety of interactive displays showcasing Youth Challenge projects, entertainment, presentations to the 2008 Youth Challenge award winners along with lunch for all.

Date: Wednesday 17th September 2008
Time: 10am – 2.00pm
Venue: NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre
Address: 37 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills

RSVP by Wednesday 3rd September to Kate Dixon on (02) 9229 4283 or at kdixon@redcross.org.au