Criteria
The nominee has:
- Lived experience of disadvantage, systemic barriers, or social prejudice
- Challenged outdated cultural norms and expectations through their lived experience, be it as an advocate, an activist, or through their regular work
- Worked to elevate, support, and empower their peers with similar lived experience
This award recognises the accomplishments of young people aged between 10–25 with lived experience, be it housing instability, disability, discrimination, mental health, stigma, systemic barriers or personal disadvantage, who have worked through significant challenges, changed attitudes, and elevated their peers.
Proudy supported by MercyCare
