We are so excited for you to join us and our principal partner, Office for Youth at the NSW Youth Work Awards 2026. Each year these awards celebrate and honour the amazing work and impact that youth workers, organisations and individuals have on young people.
The awards will be held on 30 November 2026 in Sydney. This year the awards will include performances from a group of profoundly talented young people, who we are absolutely honoured to have join us.
Nominations
Please find links to the nominations pack and nomination forms here.
Nominations close 9 October 2026! Please ensure you’ve completed your nominations by then.
This year’s Award categories are:
- NSW Youth Worker of the Year – Principal Partner, Office for Youth
- NSW Emerging Youth Working of the Year – Award Partner, Western Sydney University
- NSW Youth Service of the Year
- NSW Outstanding Partnership – Award Partner, ACWA
- NSW Outstanding Work with First Nations Young People – Award Partner, AbSec
- NSW Outstanding Work with Young People from Diverse Cultures, Backgrounds and Experiences – Award Partner, Matilda Centre | University of Sydney
- NSW Volunteer of the Year – Award Partner, Centre for Volunteering
- NSW Excellence in Youth Work through Music (NEW!) – Award Partner, Next Up Music Awards
- Youth Work Hall of Fame – Award Partner, NCOSS
Tickets are on sale now!
Concession tickets are available for frontline workers, colleagues from regional and rural communities, and for early career youth workers under 25yo.
We are incredibly thankful to the sponsors for this year’s awards. Events like these wouldn’t be realised without the generosity of sponsors.
We are so lucky to have the following organisations to thank:
Official principal partner:
Official Award Partners:
Official Supporting Partners:
Youth Action is now part of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network! Look for the Sunflower symbol at our Awards.
Check out our Youth Work Conference and Awards Highlights from 2025!
View our image gallery here.
View the list of Award Winners here.
We look forward to seeing you in November 2026
For any questions or queries regarding the NSW Youth Work Awards 2026, please contact info@youthaction.org.au.