Released 05/07/2020
Congratulations to all the nominees, finalists and winners from the Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Awards!
The Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Awards recognise individuals and groups of young people aged between 12 and 25 years who have made a significant contribution to their community.
Minister for Children, Youth and Families Rachel Stephen-Smith said the awards provided a platform to recognise and celebrate Canberra’s young people.
“Canberra is a city full of inspirational and dedicated young people who have a real passion for making positive change. These awards are an opportunity to acknowledge the great work of young Canberrans and the role they play in creating a more inclusive Canberra.
“Rose Clifford, our Young Canberra Citizen of the Year 2020, is a great example of the positive contribution young people make in our community,” said Minister Stephen-Smith.
Rose Clifford is a compassionate and strong role model, who values the importance of supporting others with significant mental health issues in the Canberra community.
Ms Clifford has a strong focus on community services, promoting and implementing mental health and resilience-based programs for young people aged 5 to 25.
Rose has played a pivotal role in the development and delivery of mental health education programs in the ACT reaching over 6,400 individuals.
“Rose is an exceptional role model for young people in the Canberra community and a champion for social consciousness and community service.
"All winners and nominees deserve acknowledgement and praise for their exceptional efforts in our community. They are role models, not only to other young people, but to us all,” said Minister Stephen-Smith.
The 2020 recipients include:
- 2020 Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Award
- Recipient: Ms Rose Clifford
- 2020 Young Achiever Award
- Recipient: Ms Paris McMahon
- 2020 Personal Achievement Award:
- Recipient: Mr Jason Howes
- 2020 Individual Community Service Award:
- Recipient: Mr Ben Shipard
- 2020 Environment and Sustainability Award:
- Recipient: Ms Matilda Webb
- 2020 Arts and Multimedia Award:
- Recipient: Mr Beniah Colbourn and Mr Travis Salviejo (Homegrown)
- 2020 Group Achievement Award:
- Recipient: Calwell High School SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance)
To arrange interviews with winners, please contact: csd.media@act.gov.au
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