The Hume Youth Anthology Award winners have been announced.
The annual awards celebrate creativity and expression among young people aged six to 24 across Hume, with the works showcased this year at the Sunbury Hume Global Learning Centre’s gallery.
This year’s theme, ‘Transformations and Beginnings’, inspired 96 submissions, including drawings, poems, short stories, comics, paintings and photographs from primary, secondary, and tertiary students.
The exhibition features all entries, including the award-winning pieces selected through community voting and special recognition categories.
For Best Creative Piece, Ala’a Alsowaidi won for the six to 11 years category, Azeyla Cayir won for the 12 to 18 category and Renee Cherie Dugan won for the 19 to 24 category.
Community Favourite was awarded to Aleena Khan, and the Mayor’s Choice award went to Raayan Ghandi.
All award recipients received a $250 art voucher to support their artistic journey.
Hume council congratulated the award winners, and all entrants.
“The Hume Youth Anthology is an innovative way to showcase young artists by highlighting their hopes for the future and showcasing their creativity,” a spokesperson said.
“We’re grateful that Hume City is full of talented young aspiring creators. These works remind us of that incredible talent that exists right here in our community and the importance of supporting their artistic journeys in a meaningful way.
“Through art, local young people have the opportunity to share stories that inspire us all and show why investing in the next generation matters.”
The Hume Youth Anthology exhibition is on display now at the Sunbury Hume Global Learning Centre, until 22 February.
All featured works will be published in the 2025 printed edition titled ‘Young People’s Stories of Transformations and Beginnings’.
