Honouring and celebrating outstanding young people who have made significant contributions to the Central Coast community.
Central Coast Council is proud to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our local young people. The Central Coast Youth Week Awards honour and celebrate young people aged 12-24 who have made significant contributions to our community.
By aligning with the Community Strategic Plan and Youth Strategy, these awards celebrate diversity and inclusion, empowering young people to be active contributors to our community's future.
The 2025 Award Winners
Arts and Entertainment Award
Winner Ruby Archer
Community Service and Activity Award
Winner Alice Masia
First Nations Cultural Award
Winner Alice Masia
Social Impact in Education / Community Award
Winner Elijah Rea
Sportsperson Award
Winner Chloe Karsten
Youth Leadership (Individual) of the Year Award
Winner Carmen Malikides
Youth Leadership (Group) of the Year Award
Winner guyung minig (Black Fire)
Youth Volunteer of the Year Award
Winner Matilda Lawrence
Inspiration Award
Lachlan Hobman
Nominator
Winner Neurokind, Making Footprints and Central Coast Surf Lifesaving
Media Release: 2025 Youth Week Awards – winners announced! | Central Coast Council
Past winners and finalists
The Central Coast Youth Week Awards were established in 2022.
To view winners and finalists from previous years, select a year below: