Nominate a Young Highlands Hero!

The SHCF Young Highlands Heroes award aims to recognise and reward quiet achievers within the Southern Highlands community who have made a real effort to contribute to their local community as volunteers and/or fundraisers.

The SHCF are calling for nominations now!

Applicants must be aged between 13 and 21 and may either self-nominate or be nominated by a third party.  The successful winner will receive a SHCF $3,000 grant to donate to their nominated organisation.

What are the key dates?

Applications close on August 31st, 2024 with our first Young Highlands Hero announced in September (subsequent rounds will be held in May and September next year).

Find out more 

• About the Southern Highlands Community Foundation here.
• About the award and the nomination process on their website.  
• Listen to a short interview on the award with Power FM here.