Celebrating Kitchener youth with the KYAC Youth Awards

The Kitchener Youth Action Council (KYAC) Youth Awards were presented on Wednesday evening at Victoria Park Pavilion. This annual event celebrates the talents and contributions of youth ages 14 to 24 in our community.

“Kitchener youth are doing remarkable things in our community,” said Mayor Berry Vrbanovic. “Last night’s celebration was an opportunity for the City to recognize some of the talented and passionate young people who make a difference in our community. I’m confident these young leaders of today and tomorrow will continue to be innovators and change-makers for Kitchener.”

With more than 100 attendees and special guests joining them to celebrate, 43 nominated youth were recognized for their community involvement and awards were presented to youth in 13 categories, including arts and culture, leadership, sports and recreation, unity in diversity, and intergenerational work, among others. Also awarded was a Youth Ally Award, which recognizes an adult volunteering with youth and serving as a positive role model in the community.

Congratulations to the 2023 KYAC Youth Award winners:

• Community Contribution: Naher Tewelde
• Arts & Culture: Balint Agoston
• Entrepreneurship: Neha Lalany
• Environmental: Jaci Duguid
• Leadership: Kenzy Soror
• Personal Triumph: Ash Stubbs
• Service & Caregiving: Ana Zavalza
• Social Action & Justice: Feiyang Luo
• Sports & Recreation: Cooper Hamilton
• Unity in Diversity: Hillary Jane Kemajou Njandja
• Intergenerational: Anasthasia Fine
• Group Award: CYPT Youth Connectors
• Youth Ally: Daniela Montoya

The KYAC Youth Awards program is intended to generate awareness for the leadership, talent and meaningful contributions of youth in Kitchener, while inspiring young people to become more involved in their community. The annual event is organized and hosted by the Kitchener Youth Action Council with sponsor support from the Stanley Park Community Association.

For more information on the KYAC Youth Awards, or to subscribe for notification next year, visit www.kitchener.ca/youthawards.

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For more information, contact
Shawn Falcao
Manager, Corporate Communications
City of Kitchener
shawn.falcao@kitchener.ca