This year nine of Hume's outstanding young leaders have been recognised for their important contribution made through being role models for their peers and the community.
Hume City Council received dozens of nominations from proud teachers, coaches, parents and carers, as well as from friends and self-nominations, to ensure those that are helping pave the way for the next generation are given the recognition they deserve.
The Young Leader Awards are just one way Hume City Council supports opportunities for young people to grow and flourish, as outlined in Connect and Thrive: A Plan for Young People in Hume 2022-2026 which outlines councils' key direction for young people and families over the next five years.
The award winners will the Hume Young Leaders Workshop on 20 September, an event designed to encourage our young leaders to understand their leadership capabilities and use that to have a positive impact in Hume.
Hume Young Leader Award recipients 2023:
Laura Giles – Female Young Sports Leader (Sunbury)
Kiana Mei – Female Young Entrepreneurial Leader (Hillside)
Marjorie Falefata – Female Young Environmental Leader (Roxburgh Park)
Michaela Bench - Female Young Advocacy Leader (Sunbury)
Aleyna Ozsoy - Female Young Gender Equity Leader (Joint winner) (Coolaroo)
Jamil Nabole – Male Young Gender Equity Leader (Joint winner) (Coolaroo)
Siyoda Jayawardene – Female Young Creative Leader (Craigieburn)
Natasha Walker – Female Young Aboriginal Leader (Broadmeadows)
Victorian Afghan Youth Association - Male& Female Young Group of the Year (Mickleham)
Sarah Hanoona – Female Young Leader of the Year (Roxburgh Park)
Quotes attributable to Mayor of Hume City Cr. Joseph Haweil:
"Hume City is in incredibly safe hands thanks to the young locals standing up to be a voice for their generation.
"The Young Leaders recognised at these awards have shown that they care not only for their peers but for the future of community, and I wish them luck expanding their leadership skills at the Young Leaders Workshop."
