Youth Excellence Awards
Established in 2004 and awarded annually, the Horowhenua Youth Excellence Awards aim to reward and celebrate young people's efforts and achievements in the following areas:
- Community Services - for recognition of outstanding service to the community
- Excellence in Sport
- Excellence in Academia
- Excellence in Art and Culture.
These awards not only recognise achievements and contributions, but also assist recipients to continue to advance in these areas.
2024 Horowhenua Youth Excellence Award nominations open
Aimed at young people aged between 12 and 24 years, there are up to 16 $500 Youth Excellence Awards available to help talented youth advance in their area of achievement. There are four categories: Community Services, Sports, Academia or Arts and Culture. If you know a young person excelling in their chosen area, we encourage you to make a nomination.
Nominations close at 11:59pm on Wednesday 11 September 2024.
Nominate now
Recipients and their whānau will be invited to attend the Civic Awards evening in November 2024, when the awards will be presented.
2023 Horowhenua Youth Excellence Scholarships
All 2023 Award Recipients