Oakville Youth Awards
Honouring the vibrant spirit and invaluable contributions of Oakville's youth.
Nominations are now closed
We are excited to launch this year's Oakville Youth Awards in partnership with the Oakville Youth Action Committee (OYAC) and introduce two additional categories. Nominees will be recognized at a special celebration on Wednesday, May 7, at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts.
Youth, teachers, community leaders, and peers have been encouraged to nominate young individuals who have made outstanding contributions in leadership, the arts, community involvement, sports, the environment, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Two award recipients will be selected for each category — one aged 11 to 14 and another aged 15 to 19 — recognizing their remarkable talent, passion, and commitment, which contribute to the vibrancy and livability of Oakville.
Two nominees are awarded in each category, one for ages 11 to 14 and the other for those between 15 and 19.
Youth Artist Award
Recognizes youth who demonstrate a passion for the arts, whether through music, theatre, or other cultural talents, and who positively represent and dedicate their talents to raising awareness of arts and culture among the youth community.
Youth Emerging Leader Award
Recognizes youth who positively influence their peers, demonstrate leadership qualities, and make a positive impact as role models through motivation and mentoring, while showing a true passion for helping others.
New! Youth Environment Award
Recognizes youth who demonstrate a passion for environmental stewardship and sustainability through active participation in community initiatives that protect, preserve, and support the environment, and contribute to a greener future through innovative solutions, advocacy, and sustainable education.
Youth Involvement Award
Recognizes youth who dedicate their time and efforts to local organizations or events, actively engaging in their community through volunteerism, employment, participation, and demonstrating a passion for helping others.
Youth Sport Award
Recognizes youth who demonstrate a passion for sports and portray a positive image through their participation, volunteerism, or coaching within their chosen sport.
New! Youth STEM Award
Recognizes youth who demonstrate a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through innovation, creativity, and critical thinking, inspiring others and advancing STEM in the community through mentorship and knowledge-sharing.
Nominees should contribute to the Town of Oakville’s vision of being a vibrant and livable community for all and demonstrate at least one of the values of the town (leadership, inclusivity, fiscal responsibility, sustainability, excellence and quality of life).
A selection committee made up of OYAC members will review each nomination and select the recipients. The selection committee reserves the right to move a nomination to a more appropriate category, if necessary. All decisions made by the selection committee are final.
Awards celebration
This year's nominees will be recognized at a special celebration shining a spotlight on the incredible talent and dedication of Oakville’s youth at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts.
We were thrilled to receive an amazing 186 nominations in our inaugural year! Selected nominators and nominees gathered together at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre on Saturday, May 4 to recognize the following 2024 Oakville Youth Award recipients:
- Amna Sultan and Brenton Wang, Emerging Youth Leader Awards
- Qianqian Xue and Pooshne Chandrika Kotla, Youth Artist Awards
- Faith Joson and Anvi Nambiar, Youth Involvement Awards
- Junyi Jeremy Zhang and Maxximus Bettiol, Youth Sports Awards
Contact
Youth Services Team
905-845-6601, ext. 3603