Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work 2025

Nominations are invited for the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work 2025. The awards recognise young people in the Commonwealth who are leading impactful, sustainable development work in their communities, with partners providing grants and prizes for regional and pan-Commonwealth winners.

Cash grants, trophy, and certificate for finalists and winners; potential additional grants via the Commonwealth Foundation; Peace awards recognition.

Nominees must have engaged in development work for more than 12 months, be a Commonwealth citizen, have work taking place in a Commonwealth member country, be aged 15 to 29 on 31 December 2024, and may be nominated by themselves or by someone who can describe their work.

Applications are submitted online via the provided apply link; create an account and submit the entry before the deadline.