SwitchOn! issue 1.3 | Page 66

SBN International & Indigenous Youth Awards Honouring young change-makers around the world The SBN International & Indigenous Youth Awards and Global Youth Media Awards are an acknowledgement of young change makers aged under 13, 13-19 years and 20-25years – who are taking up the challenges of our contemporary world with a passionate commitment to making a positive difference locally and/or globally. You can nominate any young person from anywhere in the world. All winners are featured in a profile article in Positive Impact Magazine USA, One Smile Magazine NZ and SwitchOn! Magazine Australia, plus via global radio interviews (with parent/guardian approval). Winners receive an SBN International or Indigenous Youth Award trophy and a monetary award. Winners of the Indigenous Award can also receive mentoring from Jane Goodall Institute Australia to broaden their community outreach. Mikaela Simpson - National Indigenous Winner 2012 Nasha Lamoti - International Indigenous Winner 2012 Thomas Dryburgh - International Winner 13-19 years It’s free to nominate for the SBN Youth Awards worldwide. 2014 nominations are now open and close on 24th November. For a nomination form email [email protected] 66 SwitchOn