Kids in Community Awards
2008 Nominees | 2009 Nominees
KIC raises awareness of the positive role young people play in our local communities. Our annual awards play an important role in ackowledging such participation and are a public celebration of support for and by young people in our community.
2009 Nominees
8 July 2009, Lismore Workers Club
2009 Award Categories
Young people supporting youth in general | Younge people supporting Indigenous youth | Young people supporting diverse youth
Young people supporting the community | Role Models | Against All Odds | Individuals supporting youth | Groups supporting youth | Media
Category 1 - Young people supporting youth in general
This award recognises young people who demonstrate a caring attitude to other youth, in general. Nominees have supported or encouraged someone to feel more comfortable or connected to their community or to enhance their personal dignity or self-worth.
Division 1 - Sponsored by Thomas Noble & Russell and Ballina RSL Club
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Alyson Elliot |
Mason Fettell |
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Luke Hayward |
Rennie Mitchell |
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Lismore High School Student Representative Council |
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Kimberly Vidler |
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Division 2 - Sponsored by Southern Cross Credit Union & Hurford Hardwood
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Rachel Donnelly |
Amelia Hosseini |
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Mark Perkins |
Justine Thomson |
Category 2 - Young people supporting Indigenous youth
This award recognises young people who promote the positive attitudes, skills and actions of Indigenous youth. Nominees have supported or encouraged someone to achieve their goals or fostered reconciliation by building positive relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth.
Division 1 - Sponsored by Centre for Children & Young People and Lismore Workers Club
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Sara Ballard |
Ann-Marie Knight |
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Zoe Pollock-French |
Jarrad Roberts |
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Trinity Immersion Team Santa Teresa |
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Division 2 - Sponsored by Trenches McKenzie Cox and The Koori Mail
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Rodney Cameron |
Mitch King |
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Jasmyn Sheppard |
Tara Wilson |
Category 3 - Young people supporting diverse youth
This award recognises young people who promote the positive attitudes, skills and actions of youth facing challenges or from diverse backgrounds. Nominees have supported or encouraged someone to overcome their personal challenges or fostered inclusiveness by building positive relationships between diverse groups.
Division 1 - Sponsored by CASPA and wandAVISION
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Byron Girls Group |
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Raphael Bowen |
Kimberley Brown |
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Evanna Kelly |
Sarah Lane |
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Johanna Qualmann |
Jillian Smith |
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Richmond River High School Student Equity Group |
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Richard Sneath-O'Neill |
Trinity College Solidarity Group |
Category 4 - Young people supporting the Community
This award recognises young people who make a valuable contribution within the broader communicty. Nominees have assisted or provided companionship to the elderly, ill or disabled or volunteered their time with community organisations or activities.
Division 1 Groups - Sponsored by Bennett Constructions and Mayne Investments Limited
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Lismore High School Climate Change Action Group |
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Richmond River High School Leo Club |
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St John's Woodlawn St Vincent de Paul Conference |
Trinity College St Vincent de Paul Conference |
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Young People Big Voice |
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Division 2 - Individuals Sponsored by TMG Computing and The Northern Star
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Lucy Barker |
Majella Beveridge |
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Elise McCarthy |
Chloe McLeod |
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Joshua Miller |
Charlotte Pearce |
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Rebecca Sproule |
Amelia Thompson |
Category 5 - Role Models
This award recognises a young person whose words or actions are worthy of emulation and inspire others in the community. Nominees have shown leadership through commitment to achieving their goals or through behaviour reflecting high personal standards and values
Division 1 - Sponsored by Richard Marlin's Success Martial Arts and Uniting Church (Far North Coast)
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Simone Feletti |
Sharnie Flanagan-Boyde |
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Alex Jones |
Juliette Maher |
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Zoe McClure |
Ianna Murray |
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Sam Stead |
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Division 2 - Sponsored by Radio 900 2LM and Radio ZZZ FM
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Tegan Blanch |
Ariel Cameron |
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Adam Keys |
Jacob Rodgers |
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Fiona Toohey |
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Category 6 - Against All Odds
This award recognises a young person who has triumphed over considerable personal challenges, inspiring others with their optimism, strength and courage. Nominees have overcome challenges of health, disability, family circumstance, cultural factors or geographic isolation.
Division 1 - Sponsored by PRIME and The Northern Rivers Echo
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Paula Avery |
Emma Barnett |
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Hannah Britton |
Aron Bruce |
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Brittany Carruthers |
Keyarrah de Launey |
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Evans River K-12 School Green Team |
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Jacqueline Freney |
Danielle Maher |
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Hope McGrath |
Kellie Mitchell |
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Emma Newman |
Alanah Ramsay |
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DJ Reynolds |
Jessica Turner |
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Georgina Withadharma |
Molly Wood |
Division 2 - Sponsored by Rachel Ward and Regional Express
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Sarah Bennett |
Josh Hanstock |
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Cheyanne Langan |
Michael Loomes |
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Brody Moore |
Matthew Tickle |
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Samuel Petterson |
Justine Rose |
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Zahra Smith |
Matur Thiongkol |
Category 7 - Individuals supporting youth
This award recognises individual community members who have volunteered or gone "above and behond the call of duty" in their support or encouragement of young people. Nominees have contributed to young people's personal development, generally or in a specific area such as work, sport, study, spirituality, social or family life.
Sponsored by L J Hooker (Northern Rivers) and Flexible Learning Development Services
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Michelle Atherton |
Christina Blokland |
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Liz Bouveret |
June Charlton |
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Simon DuBois |
Kyle Ferrall |
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Alan Foley |
Heather Gillard |
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Tony Kempnich |
Julian King-Salter |
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Arthur Maloney |
Robert Sipe |
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Nadine Smith |
Diane Williamson |
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Luke Woodward |
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Category 8 - Groups supporting youth
This award recognises community groups who have volunteered or gone "above and beyond the call of duty" in their support or encouragement of young people. Nominees have contributed to younr people's personal development, generally or in a specific area such as work, sport, study, spirituality, social or family life.
Sponsored by North Coast Conference Equipment and Duck Creek Mountain Travel
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ACON Northern Rivers |
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Chill at Evans |
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Community Connections North Coast |
Lismore PCYC |
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Northern United Rugby League Club |
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Category 9 - Media supporting youth
This award acknowledges the powerful role of the media in influencing public opinion about young people and youth issues. Nominees have looked beyond sensational, negative stories and reported stories reflecting the positive contributions local youth make to their communities.
Sponsored by Southern Cross University and Quality Plus Printers
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Georgina Bible |
Richard Forbes |
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Saffron Howden |
Kimberley Smith |
2008 Nominees
5 August 2008, Lismore Workers Club
2008 Award Categories
Peer Support | Community Support | Indigenous Youth Support | Against All Odds | Role Model | Mentor | Group or Indvidual SupportMedia Awards
The Kids in Community – Media Reporting on Youth Awards acknowledge the important and powerful role of the media in influencing public opinion about young people and youth issues.
The Awards are designed to encourage the media to look beyond the sensational and report stories that more accurately reflect the positive and valued contribution that our local youth make to their communities.
The Kids in Community – Media Reporting on Youth Awards complement the annual Kids in Community Awards, which aim to elevate the image of youth by celebrating those who positively address issues affecting young people and their communities.
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Peer Support
This award recognises a person or group who shows leadership and a caring attitude to another young person or persons. The nominee may have made someone feel more comfortable, helping enhance a sense of personal dignity and worth. The nominees' support may have provided positive guidance or direction for a young person, or increased their sense of connection to the wider community.
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Community Support
Div 1: 13 – 18 years | Div 2: 19 – 25 years
This award recognises a person or group who has made a valuable contribution to the community. Assisting or providing companionship to elderly, ill or disabled community members could evidence this contribution, or the nominee may have undertaken volunteer work in community organisations (e.g. Meals on Wheels, Doorknock Appeals, SES, Bushfire Brigade, Riding for the Disabled, Surf Lifesaving Clubs).
Division 1 - Group
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Division 1 - Individual
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Division 2
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Indigenous Youth Support
Div 1: 13 – 18 years | Div 2: 19 – 25 years
This award recognises the efforts of a young person or youth group in promoting the positive attitudes and actions of Indigenous youth. The nominee could be a source of inspiration within the Indigenous community, a person or group whose efforts motivate and assist other youth. The nominee could also be a person or group who fosters Reconciliation by helping to build positive relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth to facilitate understanding, respect, friendship and support.
Division 1
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Division 2
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Against all odds
Div 1: 13 - 18 years | Div 2: 19 – 25 years
This award recognises a young person who has triumphed against odds and, with optimism, hope and courage, inspires others in our community. As an example, the nominee may have faced challenges related to health, disability, family circumstance, cultural factors or geographic isolation. Nominators are encouraged to provide details/examples of the specific challenges/obstacles that the nominee has encountered. Details concerning those nominated in this category are held in strict confidence by the judges of the Award and the KIC committee.
Division 1
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Division 2
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Role Model
This award recognises a young person whose words and actions are worthy of emulation. The nominee may consistently show courtesy or kindness towards others, setting a positive example for their peers. The nominee may be someone whose accomplishments serve as a source of inspiration, encouraging other youth to realise their own potential and succeed in their ambitions. Nominees in this category are usually admired for the commitment they demonstrate in achieving their goals and for behaviour that reflects high standards and values.
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Mentor
This award acknowledges a person of any age who, at some time, has provided long-term personal support to an individual between the ages of 13 and 25. The nominee for this award may have provided general support, or support in a specific area such as work, sport, study, spirituality, social or family life. The parents or primary carers of the individual being mentored are not eligible for nomination.
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Group or Individual Supporting Youth or Youth Programs
This award acknowledges the efforts of an individual of any age, or a community group, who has provided support for young people or is involved in a program that supports, educates, or assists in the personal development of young people between the ages of 13 and 25. Examples of nominees include: a Police Officer, taxi/bus driver, teacher or other individual sensitive to youth issues, or a local business who has provided youth support. Organisations, such as church, youth, sporting or community groups may also be nominated. Nominees for this award deserve recognition because their actions go above and beyond the call of duty: they demonstrate an inspiring sense of care and responsibility for their fellow human beings.
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Groups
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