The winners of the annual Commonwealth Youth Awards will be announced on 10 March. The ceremony will take place during Commonwealth Week and will be held virtually for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Twenty finalists from 18 countries are up for five regional awards. Of the five regional winners, one outstanding young person will become the Commonwealth Young Person of the Year 2021.
- Commonwealth Youth Awards 2021 Ceremony Awards Booklet (PDF)Document
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The winners of the annual Commonwealth Youth Awards will be announced on 10 March. The ceremony will take place during Commonwealth Week and will be held virtually for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Twenty finalists from 18 countries are up for five regional awards. Of the five regional winners, one outstanding young person will become the Commonwealth Young Person of the Year 2021.
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Finalists were chosen from more than 1,000 nominations received from 43 Commonwealth countries.
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A select number of young people will also be recognised as ‘COVID-19 Heroes’ for their efforts in addressing the challenges posed by the pandemic in their communities.
The awards recognise extraordinary Commonwealth young people whose projects are transforming lives in their communities and helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Press release about the awards and winners
- Commonwealth Youth Awards 2021 Ceremony Awards Booklet (PDF)Document
- Find out more about the 2021 finalists for the Commonwealth Youth Awards
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