The enthusiasm and energy of Gore’s young people once again impressed as the District celebrated its quiet achievers at the Gore District Youth Awards on Saturday night (1 December).

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This year’s awards attracted just under 60 nominations across the 10 categories. Organised by the Gore District Youth Council, the awards have become a popular event with young and old.

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The awards celebrate the talents of young people in the community, aged between 12 years and 24 years, who aren’t typically recognised by mainstream award ceremonies.

Family and friends packed into the St James Theatre for the presentation evening, which is also a showcase of local talent with performance from individuals and groups throughout the night.

Compere this year was New Zealand comedian and television personality Guy Williams.

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Community Networking Trust Inclusion and Diversity Award winner – Mikayla Ferguson and Gore District Youth Council coordinator Eleanor Ranstead. Photo: supplied

Gore Paper Plus Working for Youth Award Winner – Sophie King and Paper Plus Gore franchise owner Doug Grant. Photo: supplied

Special Guest Guy Williams with a fan. Photo: supplied

The results of the 2018 Gore District Youth Awards are:

Blue Light Leadership Award – Junior
• Winner – Hamish Goatley
• Joint runner-up – William Ranstead and Jakob Harrex

Blue Light Leadership Award – Senior
• Winner – Laura Smith

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Community Networking Trust Inclusion and Diversity Award
• Winner – Mikayla Ferguson

Gore Pakeke Lions Commitment to the Environment Award
• Winner – Jenna Graham

The Ensign Entrepreneurship Award
• Winner – Ben Hargest

Gore Paper Plus Working for Youth Award
• Winner – Sophie King

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Outstanding Youth Champion Award – Junior
• Winner – Grace Turipa

Outstanding Youth Champion Award – Senior
• Winner – Luke Hillis

Workplace Safety Southland Non-Conformist Award – Junior
• Winner – Levi Smith
• Runners-up – Kiera Ferguson and Ben Heaps
• Highly commended – Taylah Friend

Workplace Safety Southland Non-Conformist Award – Senior
• Winner – Bella Ranstead

Soroptimist International of Gore Overcomers Award – Junior
• Winner – Bridget Edwards
• Runner-up – Preston Karena

Soroptimist International of Gore Overcomers Award – Senior
• Winner – Riley Howley

Gore District Council Junior Supreme Award
• Winner – Hamish Goatley

Gore District Council Senior Supreme Award
• Winner – Luke Hillis

Gore Youth Awards Winners

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