Awards
2025 Children’s Week Awards
The ACT Children’s Week Committee is once again seeking nominations for NON-COMPETITIVE awards to acknowledge the contribution of those who make a difference for children and young people and for young people who are an inspiration to other young people. It is a wonderful way to say ‘thank you’.
Nominations are welcomed from organisations or individuals. During Children’s Week award recipients will receive an Award Certificate with a copy of their citation. A representative selection of award recipients is chosen to receive their awards at our Launch and Award Ceremony held on Universal Children’s Day.
Award nominations are simple, 300 words maximum.
Award nominations are simple, 300 words maximum.
Online nominations will open on 1 July, and close on 14th September 2025.
Receipt of nominations will be acknowledged by automated email to the Nominator.
NB: If you do not receive an immediate email acknowledgement, first check your Spam or Junk folder(s), then please email us at info@actchildrensweek.org.au.
NB: If you do not receive an immediate email acknowledgement, first check your Spam or Junk folder(s), then please email us at info@actchildrensweek.org.au.



2025 Award Categories
🏆 Exceptional Young Person Award
For a person under 18 years who has shown courage, perseverance and generosity, OR for a person under 18 years who makes extraordinary contributions to other children and/or young people – voluntary work, advocacy or being a role model.
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🏆 Youth Commitment Award
For groups of children and/or young people who see a need in their community and work together to create a solution.
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🏆 Community for Children Award
For individuals, groups, volunteers, media, who have made an outstanding contribution to children and/or young people in the community (may include programs, events, equipment, promotion or management).
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🏆 Business Contribution Award
For businesses who have made extraordinary contributions to children and/or young people.
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🏆 Significant Support Award
For individuals, groups, and organisations whose contributions significantly improve opportunities for children and/or young people to learn and grow.
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🏆 Exceptional STEM Volunteer Award
For an individual/organisation who has made a significant contribution to enriching the skills of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in children and young people.
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🏆 Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children Award
For individuals, groups, or organisations who have worked to improve outcomes for Indigenous children and young people, or who have worked to improve understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups within the community.
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Award Nominations
Nominations close 17th September 2025.
If an automated acknowledgement of your nomination is not received please contact us at info@actchildrensweek.org.au

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Award Nominations
Award Nomination submissions for 2025 will open on 1st July.
A full list of 2024 ACT Children’s Week Award recipients can be found here.
Download the list of award winners