7NEWS Young Achiever Awards Victoria

26/11/2025

We are excited to feature our sponsor, Little Gigs, and the Little Gigs "Little Victorian's" Achiever Award! This special category is dedicated to our most valued younger achievers, celebrating children aged 14 years and under and their BIG achievements across Victoria. 🤩

We asked Little Gigs about their commitment to the Awards:

❓ Why do you sponsor this specific award?

"Exceptional children are often overlooked for achievement awards, waiting until they reach a certain age to fall within a category for acknowledgement. We wanted to recognise them now."

❓ Why is it important to celebrate and support young people?

"We are proud advocates for encouraging ideas, growth, and inspiring strength in our youngest achievers. We have seen the power of inspiring ideas as they are born to young minds—the chance to fly, evolve, and develop is such an important part of the creative process."

❓ What are you most looking forward to for the 2026 Awards?

"The upcoming 2026 awards will bring a new wave of younger achievers to the forefront. We are inspired by achievement through all avenues, with children believing they have the power to make a difference."

Do you know a little Victorian achiever with a big heart and a big impact in their community? Help us celebrate their passion and initiative!

➡️ Nominate today: https://tinyurl.com/VICYAA26
➡️ Refer someone: https://tinyurl.com/YAA-Refer-Someone

🔗 Connect with Little Gigs:
https://littlegigsaustralia.com https://www.instagram.com/littlenotesperformances

25/11/2025

Want to help choose the next generation of changemakers? 🌟

Every year, the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards for Victoria shine a spotlight on incredible young people who are making a real difference in our community and pushing boundaries in their fields. And we can't do this without the insights and expertise of our dedicated Judging Panel!

🤔 Ever wondered what it's like to be a Judge? You will dive into nominations, uncover inspiring stories, and play a vital role in recognising and celebrating the achievements of young leaders, innovators, and heroes.

This is your chance to:
⭐ Gain a unique insight into the amazing work being done by young people across the state.
⭐ Lend your professional expertise and passion to a meaningful cause.
⭐ Help shape the future by encouraging the next generation of achievers.

Ready to make an impact? We are currently seeking passionate people to join our Judging Panel! ✨

Express your interest in judging here:
➡️ https://forms.gle/SAcMaJKFknzKZFuF8

25/11/2025

"𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺, 𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘣. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘴. 𝘈𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳."

We are very proud to support Brodie Murray, a 2023 Winner in our awards, who has written Soul of Possum and in conjunction with fortyfivedownstairs is bringing the play back for a limited run from 4-14 December.

Soul of Possum is a historical thriller set in 1853 on the Murray River, Swan Hill, Wamba Wamba country. The story explores the contrasting relationships settlers and Blak peoples have with Country, ecology, leadership and spirituality.

Get your tickets to experience Indigenous storytelling and theatre making from an emerging young talent.

Playwright Brodie Murray ('The Whisper', fortyfivedownstairs) draws on stories handed down from his grandfather and father to tell a historical thriller that explores the contrasting relationships settlers and Blak peoples have with Country, ecology, leadership and spirituality. After sold out seaso...

18/11/2025

🌟 Celebrate Excellence: Nominate for the 2026 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards for Victoria!

It's time to celebrate the remarkable young people making a difference across Victoria! The search is on for the next generation of leaders, innovators, and community heroes. Your nomination is a powerful way to recognise their dedication and impact.

Check out the full list of categories:

✨ Kangan Institute Inspirational TAFE Student Award
✨ Luminary Tech Visionary Award
✨ Little Gigs "Little Victorian's" Achiever Award
✨ Saward Dawson Community Service and Social Impact Award
✨ ikon_services_australia Environmental Sustainability Award
✨ Josh's Rainbow Eggs Ethical Business Award
✨ The Victorian Government Group Achievement in the Community Award
✨ Konica Minolta Australia Career Achievement Award
✨ Community Bank Doncaster East and Templestowe Village, Bendigo Bank Community Group of the Year Award
✨ Turosi Food Solutions Farming and Agriculture Rising Star Award

🔗 Nominate now: https://tinyurl.com/VICYAA26
🔗 Refer someone: https://tinyurl.com/YAA-Refer-Someone


Victorian Government News

17/10/2025

Ready to celebrate the next wave of career leaders? 🚀

We're so proud to have Konica Minolta Australia return as a sponsor for the 2026 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards Victoria! They are once again presenting the Career Achievement Award, which shines a light on young people who are attacking their careers with passion, vitality, and serious determination.

Whether they're a skilled apprentice, an innovative professional, or a rising star in any field, this award is all about recognising that success and growth start right here.

If you know a young person who is excelling in their career and inspiring others along the way, give them the recognition they've earned!

Nominate them today:
👉 www.awardsaustralia.com.au/vicyaa

15/10/2025

We're excited to announce a returning sponsor for the 2026 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards Victoria: Saward Dawson! 👏

Saward Dawson is once again presenting the Community Service and Social Impact Award. This award celebrates young people who are making a real difference through social enterprise and community service. It's for the humble leaders and innovative problem-solvers who dedicate their time and skills to make their communities better.

Do you know a young social entrepreneur or dedicated volunteer who deserves to be celebrated? Give them the recognition they've earned!

Nominate them today:
👉 www.awardsaustralia.com/vicyaa

15/10/2025

We're proud to highlight a key supporter of community-led change! A huge thank you to the Victorian Government, a returning sponsor for the 2026 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards Victoria. 🌟

The Victorian Government is once again sponsoring the Group Achievement in the Community Award. This award celebrates young people who have worked together to create a service, program, or project that has led to positive, youth-led changes in their community. It's all about teamwork, engagement, and making a real difference.

Do you know a group of young people who are working together to improve their community? Give them the recognition they deserve!

Nominate them today:
👉 www.awardsaustralia.com/vicyaa

Victorian Government News

14/10/2025

We're thrilled to welcome back Little Gigs as a returning sponsor for the 2026 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards Victoria! ✨

Little Gigs is once again championing the "Little Victorian's" Achiever Award, celebrating the incredible accomplishments of our youngest Victorians. This award shines a light on nominees aged 14 and under who show initiative, a passion for a cause bigger than themselves, and put their family and community first. It's all about celebrating their big achievements!

Do you know a remarkable young person who is making a difference?

Give them the recognition they deserve! Nominate a "Little Victorian" today:
👉 www.awardsaustralia.com/vicyaa

13/10/2025

We're excited to highlight a returning sponsor for the 2026 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards Victoria: Kangan Institute! 🎓

Kangan Institute is once again sponsoring the Inspirational TAFE Student Award. This award celebrates a young person who has overcome adversity to achieve success in their TAFE studies. It's for those whose passion, drive, and determination have helped them create opportunities and accomplish great things.

Do you know a TAFE student who has faced challenges and found success through hard work and a willingness to learn? We want to hear their incredible story!

Give them the recognition they deserve. Nominate them today: 👉 www.awardsaustralia.com/vicyaa

10/10/2025

We're thrilled to welcome back a very special returning sponsor for the 2026 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards Victoria: Josh's Rainbow Eggs! 🥚

After winning the Environmental Sustainability Award himself in 2019, Josh is now supporting the next generation of ethical leaders. The Josh's Rainbow Eggs Ethical Business Award celebrates young business owners and employees who are using their work as a force for good. This award is all about going beyond profit to make a real difference in the community.

Do you know a young person who is running an ethical business, leading a non-profit, or driving positive change in their workplace? We want to hear their story!

Don't wait! Refer or nominate someone today and give them the recognition they deserve: 👉 www.awardsaustralia.com/vicyaa

10/10/2025

We're excited to announce the return of a fantastic sponsor for the 2026 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards Victoria: Luminary! 💡

Luminary is back to present the Tech Visionary Award, celebrating young people who are using technology to create ground-breaking ideas that positively impact the way we live. This award is for the digital innovators and trailblazers who have a killer idea, a fully-functioning product, or are simply inspiring others in the digital field.

Do you know a young person who is using technology to build a brighter future? Give them the recognition they deserve!

Don't wait! Refer or nominate someone today: 👉 www.awardsaustralia.com/vicyaa

08/10/2025

We are incredibly excited to welcome back IKON Services Australia as a returning sponsor for the 2026 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards Victoria! 🥳

ikon_services_australia is once again championing the Environmental Sustainability Award. This is a huge opportunity to celebrate young people who are leading the charge for a greener future. It's for the innovators and advocates making a real difference in areas like waste management, resource conservation, and community action.

Do you know a young person who is making a real difference for a more sustainable Victoria? Now's your chance to give them the recognition they deserve.

➡️ Don't wait! Refer or nominate someone today: www.awardsaustralia.com/vicyaa