Celebrate the giving spirit of Whitby youth

Seventeen Whitby youth have been selected as this year’s Celebrating Youth Award winners in recognition of their outstanding leadership and positive contributions to the community. 

Together, this year’s award winners were recognized for:

• volunteering for school councils and events;
• participating as positive role models within school teams;
• fundraising and volunteering for organizations like The Denise House, Footprints, 4 Autism, Durham Regional Police Service – Youth in Policing Initiative (YIP), Durham Youth Services, and more.

For a full list of this year’s award winners, visit whitby.ca/YouthEvents.

“A huge congratulations to this year’s Celebrating Youth Awards winners. Every one of these honourees has demonstrated that age is no barrier to making a significant difference in your community. Thank you for the time and commitment you have put into making our town a better place for all.”

-        Mayor Elizabeth Roy

Quick Facts

• Since 2002, the Celebrating Youth Awards have recognized Whitby youth aged 12 to 18 who through their selfless actions, volunteerism, or involvement in school or community organizations, have demonstrated a commitment to making Whitby a better place to live, work and play.
• The Celebrating Youth Awards are part of the Town’s commitment to remaining a Platinum Level Youth Friendly Community that engages and involves youth.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Erin Mikaluk, Manager, Communications and Creative Services
Town of Whitby
Phone: 289.314.6913; Email: mikaluke@whitby.ca