Nominations

Do you know an outstanding young person?

The young people of Ottawa are doing amazing things. Join us in honouring their excellence and accomplishments by nominating a young person for the 2010 Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards!

The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 2nd 2010.

Award Categories

Awards are presented in the following eight categories:

Arts & Culture
Youth & Technology
Young Athlete
Young Entrepreneur
Service & Caring
Young Activist
Academic Perseverance

Personal Courage

Please see the Nomination Information Package for detailed information on eligibility, criteria for nominations and the selection process.

Youth Nominating Youth

Young people who nominate their peers are eligible to win a fabulous prize! Nominate your friends, schoolmates and siblings! Last year one lucky young person won two tickets to see Metallica at Scotiabank place- stay tuned for the announcement of this year's prize.

Previous Spirit Award Finalists

Meet the 2009 Finalists and the 2008 finalists.

"With so much of our future in front of us, it only makes sense for us to take a key role in shaping it."

Michael Anderson, Winner Young Athlete 2009

"Cancer has taken many things from me, but it has also given me a purpose! If I can motivate one person to get involved in a charity event, then I have helped someone to help others!"

Paige Dillaboug, Winner Personal Courage 2009

"The Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards was my stepping stool to climb over a wall in my way to success."

Jeff Eva, Winner Personal Courage 2001

Since receiving his award, Jeff has overcome personal tragedy to fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer. He is now a Constable with the Ottawa Police Force and takes his message to local schools to encourage and motivate young people to persist in following their dreams.