Hamilton youth to be celebrated in Recognyz Youth Awards 2011
Well-deserved recognition and $2000 dream dollars are up for grabs for Hamilton’s top young achievers, with nominations now open for the Recognyz Youth Awards 2011.
From talented musicians and awe-inspiring artists, to strong leaders and cutting-edge innovators, the annual Recognyz Youth Awards showcase the amazing and often unnoticed contributions that young people aged 12-24 years make to Hamilton.
Nominations for this year’s awards close on 12 August, with an awards night to be held at Founders Theatre on Friday, 30 September. As well as winners in seven award categories, one finalist will be presented with the Supreme Award and receive $2000 towards furthering their aspirations. Throughout the night a line-up of local youth acts will take to the stage.
Hamilton City Council Acting Social Development Advisor Hannah Banks said the Recognyz Youth Awards 2011 are an opportunity to showcase local youth in a positive light and will build on the momentum that the annual awards have achieved over the past seven years.
“All too often our city’s youth receive negative publicity, however the reality is that there are plenty of young people who are achieving amazing things and making huge contributions to Hamilton,” she said.
“The Recognyz Youth Awards 2010 were a true celebration of our young people – acknowledging the achievements of over 60 nominees, local design and film students, Students Against Driving Drunk and the success of our amazing finalists in front of a crowd of several hundred people.
“This year promises to be even bigger and better, so if you know someone aged between 12-24 years who is doing great things in Hamilton then make sure you get your nomination in.”
The seven award categories for the Recognyz Youth Awards 2011 are:
- Manaakitanga – for community involvement and volunteering
- Youth 4 Youth – for leadership of other young people
- Innovation – for innovative and creative ideas and projects
- Dream Team – group award for community involvement and volunteering
- Beat Street – for achievement in arts, music and culture
- Kia Kaha – for overcoming adversity
- Enviro – for outstanding contributions to the environment and/or sustainability of Hamilton
Visit www.hamilton.co.nz/recognyz to make an online nomination or email hannah.banks@hcc.govt.nz for a nomination form.