Young Achiever Awards

Refer a Young Achiever for 2027 Awards

Know a young person doing extraordinary things, or are you one? Submit a quick referral and our team will help connect you with the right Young Achiever Awards program.

Whether they are from QLD, NSW/ACT, NT, SA, TAS, VIC or WA, leave your details below and our friendly team will guide you through the next step.

✓ Free referral and nomination support
✓ Open to young achievers across all participating states and territories
✓ Takes less than 60 seconds to get started

Ready to Get Started?

Submit your details below and our team will help guide you through the referral process.

Young Achiever Awards referrals are for young people aged 30 years or under as at 31 December 2026.

YAA Landing Page – Referrals

Choose Your State or Territory

QLD

7NEWS Young Achiever Awards for Queensland

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NSW/ACT

7NEWS Young Achiever Awards for NSW/ACT

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NT

Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards

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SA

7NEWS Young Achiever Awards for South Australia

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TAS

Tasmanian Young Achiever Awards

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VIC

7NEWS Young Achiever Awards for Victoria

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WA

7NEWS Young Achiever Awards for Western Australia

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QLD

7NEWS Young Achiever Awards for Queensland

Know a young person making a positive impact in Queensland? Submit a quick referral using the form above and our team will help connect them with the right next step for the 2027 program.

See examples of some of the 2026 categories

✓Kennelly Constructions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement Award
✓MEGT Early Career Skills Champion Award
✓Queensland Family and Child Commission Contribution to Community or Family Safety Award
✓The University of Queensland Create Change Award
✓Turosi Food Solutions Food Industry Innovation and Excellence Award

*Categories are examples only and may not be available for the 2027 awards.

Why Refer?

Young people across Australia are creating change, building stronger communities, and inspiring others through leadership, innovation and passion. By referring someone, you help celebrate their achievements and give their story the recognition it deserves.

• Celebrate achievements across leadership, community, creativity, innovation and more
• Show appreciation for a young person making a real difference
• Open doors to recognition, confidence and opportunity
• Nominees, Semi Finalists, Finalists and Winners are recognised through the Awards program and Gala Presentation Dinner
Young Achiever Awards winner
Tasmanian Young Achiever Awards 2025

What Past Participants Say

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Being named the winner was an incredibly humbling and emotional moment. It felt like recognition not only of my personal journey, but also of the community and people who have shaped and inspired me along the way.

Winning reminded me that the work I do to support others really matters. It gave me a renewed sense of motivation to keep making a difference and made me feel proud to represent those who often go unheard.

Sahar Naqshband

Past Young Achiever Awards Winner

Recognition can be a powerful moment — not just for the nominee, but for the people and community behind them too.

Not Sure Where They Fit?

That’s okay. Submit the details you have and our team can help guide you toward the most suitable program or category.

You can also reach our team directly if you have any questions before submitting your referral.

Young Achiever Awards

Ph: (03) 9720 2377

Email: yaa@awardsaustralia.com