Mayor Jan Vonarx said the awards, organised by the shire’s youth council, acknowledged great work that could be otherwise overlooked.

“It’s as much about young people celebrating the achievements of their peers as it is about adults recognising young people,” she said.

Eligible nominees are aged between 12 and 24 and live, work or study in the shire.

For more information, go to alpineshire.vic.gov.au.