Nominations for South African Youth Awards close month end

Open to young achievers, between the ages of 14 to 35 years, categories include Academia; Arts and Entertainment (includes music, film, literature and dance); Entrepreneurship; Extraordinary Champions (young people with disabilities); Health and Wellbeing; Science, Technology and Innovation; Social Cohesion/Civil Society; Environment; Public Sector and Private Sector.

The theme for this year's awards is 'Leader Without a Title', which aims is to recognise inspirational youth from rural, peri-urban and urban areas that are not necessarily in the limelight but have shown leadership in their communities and their chosen fields.

To nominate, go to wwwnyda.gov.za.