Nominations for Rising Voice Award 2026
Nominations open for the Commissioner for Children and Young People Rising Voice Award 2026
Nominations are now open for the Commissioner for Children and Young People Rising Voice Award, part of the Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia's 2026 WA Youth Awards.
Established in 2010, this award was previously known as the Commissioner for Children and Young People Participate Award. From 2026, it has been renamed the Commissioner for Children and Young People Rising Voice Award.
The new name better reflects the purpose of the award, which recognises young people who are using their voice, leadership and influence to make a positive difference in their communities.
The award is open to young people aged 10 to 17 who show outstanding dedication to creating positive change and demonstrate peer leadership through their chosen pursuit. This may be through school, sport, student council, community involvement, work, extracurricular activities or other relevant areas.
Award criteria
Nominees should demonstrate:
- peer leadership through education and/or extracurricular activities
- community impact
- the ability to elevate the voices of young people.
The Commissioner for Children and Young People Rising Voice Award is proudly supported by the Commissioner for Children and Young People.
Nominations are now open. Nominate here.
