Criteria
The nominee has:
- Demonstrated passion and commitment to improving conditions for young people
- Demonstrated improved outcomes for young people
- Commitment to high professional standards, youth work principles, and the youth sector in WA
Young people deserve great youth workers. At every youth centre, support service, and even a growing number of schools, there’s a team of dedicated youth workers developing programs, lending an empathetic ear and providing a vital support structure for young people in need. This award celebrates the efforts of those youth workers, whose passion and dedication change lives.
The category winner will be eligible for the WA Young Person of the Year Award if they are aged 25 or under as at Friday 11 September 2026.
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