Milton youth awards
The Milton Youth Task Force (MYTF) is recognizing the contributions of young people in Milton, as well as businesses, agencies and organizations who support youth, through youth awards. The purpose of the awards is to promote a positive image of young people and to generate awareness of the valuable contributions that youth and supportive adults make in our community.
The community is invited to nominate local grade 7 to 12 students for a 2023 Milton Youth Award. Nominations can be submitted online and are open from Feb. 7 to April 4.
Award categories
Milton Youth Champion of the Year (Chosen, not applied for) |
| Awarded to a youth who is an engaged member of the Milton community, exhibiting strong leadership skills and a drive to improve the community. Nominees from all categories are also be eligible. |
Youth Artist of the Year |
|
Awarded to a youth demonstrating a long-term commitment to the arts, who has used their talents for the benefit of the community in one or more of these areas; multimedia, theatre, dance, music, visual arts. |
Youth Athlete of the Year |
| Awarded to a youth who exemplifies good sportsmanship and who has made an exceptional contribution to the sporting community, on or off the field. |
Youth Supporter of the Year |
|
Awarded to an individual, organization or business working to support, mentor and encourage youth. They value youth engagement and the role it plays in helping youth to grow to be positive citizens in our community. |
Youth Eco Activist of the Year (Sponsored by Milton Hydro) |
|
Awarded to a youth who exhibits care and discern for the environment and is actively trying to leave the planet a better place for future generations. |
Youth Change-Maker of the Year |
| Awarded to an individual, who demonstrates advocacy and awareness for social change. |
Outstanding Youth Group of the Year |
|
Awarded to any group that collaborates to make a positive impact within the community; an after school group, a community youth group, or a group of friends who are paving positive pathways. |
Outstanding Citizen of the Year |
|
Awarded to a youth who acts out of the kindness of their heart and commits to selfless acts to better the lives of others. |
Rising Leader of the Year (Age 12-14 only) |
|
Awarded to a youth who started an initiative which made a positive impact within their community, showing growing leadership skills and outstanding potential as representatives of the community. |
The 2023 youth award recipients were announced on May 4, 2023.
Other awards
Play Works is the Ontario partnership for active and engaged youth and has recognized the Town of Milton as a Gold Level Youth Friendly Community. This recognition program works to acknowledge great work in communities for youth aged 13 to 19 when it comes to play. The Milton community was successful in meeting nine out of the 10 criteria required for this designation.
Play can be anything youth participate in during their spare time, such as:
- Sports
- Recreation
- Drama
- Dance
- Music
- Art
- Volunteering
- Leadership development
- Service leadership
- Civic engagement
Contact Us