Locals encouraged to nominate exemplary youth Nominations for the 2021 Warrnambool and Moyne Youth Awards are now open, with community members encouraged to nominate. The awards recognise young people aged between 12 and 25 who have exemplified and demonstrated cooperation, resilience, responsibility, kindness and passion. Warrnambool Mayor Cr Vicki Jellie said that the awards are an important opportunity to recognise and celebrate the talents and the strengths of the region’s young people. “COVID-19 had an impact on everyone, but young people were hit especially hard,” she said. Article continues below “On top of months of remote learning, young people faced the cancellation of sport and other activities, reduced social connections and the impact on the hospitality industry which disproportionately affect young people"