Young Achievers Awards

Applications open from 25 May to 3 July 2026

The Manawatū District Council and Feilding & District Promotion are proud to host this year’s Manawatū District Young Achievers Awards. The awards ceremony will be held at the Civic Centre on Monday 21 September 2026.

The ceremony acknowledges students and youth in the Manawatū District that have contributed positively to their community and demonstrated exceptional leadership amongst their peers.

Nominations are open 25 May - 3 July for youth who achieve on many levels, and who contribute positively to their school and/or wider community. Schools and community groups are able to make nominations in one or more of these categories, however a student may only be nominated once per year by any specific school or group.

• High Schools: up to 7 nominees per category
• Other schools and groups: up to 3 nominees per category

There are two age groups per award category; 5-12 years and 13+ years. There will be no category winners this year.