Final week for Youth Awards nominations

The Taupō District community have until Friday to get their nominations in for this year’s Taupo Times District Youth Awards.

This annual event is to recognise our youth and is open to those in year 7 to year 13 living within the Taupō District (including Turangi and Mangakino). There are four categories; arts, academic, sports and leadership/innovation, and an award for the overall all-rounder.

Taupō District Council, Democracy and Public Advocacy Manager, Tina Jakes says anyone can make a nomination. “Nominations can be made by teachers, parents, coaches or anyone who believes they should be put forward for an award. The purpose of these awards is to recognise our community’s youth and their achievements. We hope the community will get in behind this positive initiative and get those nominations in.”

Nomination forms are available from the Taupo Times, District schools and from Taupō District Council offices in Taupō, Turangi and Mangakino. Organisers are encouraging the use of online nominations. Easy-to-use nomination forms are also available on the Taupō District Council website here