Due to a technical failure, audio was unavailable for the Council meeting webcast dated 26 November 2024. The period of unavailability was between 6.00 and 8.20pm
01 - 30 April: Exhibition.
Your World Your Way, a curated exhibit of the top 20 entries submitted to the YWYW photography competition.
The 'Your World Your Way' exhibition promises to be a visual feast, offering an immersive experience that resonates with the energy and dynamism of young people from across the region.
With an array of fantastic prizes up for grabs, including professional mentorships, and opportunities to showcase your work beyond the exhibition.
This competition is not just about recognition; it's about nurturing passion and opening doors to new possibilities.
03 April: Exhibit Opening. Announcement - Winner and Highly Commended Prizes.
The results are in:
Winning image: Consumer Tavern.
Photographer: Noah Morris, 17.
Highly Commended image: Dawn Breaker: Surfing In First Light
Photographer: Lexi Galluzzo, 21.
02 -22 April: People's Choice Voting Window.
It's time to focus your lens.
Support your favourite photographer by casting your vote.
Help decide who wins the People's Choice Prize!
Top 20 Finalists
| Dawn Breakers | Lexi Galluzzo |
| Bouddi Bush Petal | Leila Bouzayane |
| Reflection | Kaea Simmonds |
| Heading Out | Holly Dudman |
| Just Breathe | Holly Dudman |
| Breaking Dawn 1 | Vailea De Lacy Peek |
| Breaking Dawn 2 | Vailea De Lacy Peek |
| Consumer Tavern | Noah Morris |
| Journey | Noah Morris |
| It's just water | Aimee Greenfield |
| Lady of the Lake | Ruby Clarke |
| Nature's Curtains | Benjamin Walton |
| Emily and Willow | Chelsea Ellis |
| Ikigai | Riva Munday |
| Reflections of the past | Marlowe Fraser |
| Untold Truths | Marlowe Fraser |
| Don’t wait for me | Amelia Munn |
| Unoccupied | Charlotte Coleman |
| Habitat | Charlotte Coleman |
| Current | Charlotte Coleman |
To Vote:
- Visit the exhibit onsite and cast your vote in the ballot box, or
- Click on this link: View the top 20 works and cast your vote online.
Your vote counts!
Be in the running to win the Voters' Prize: $100 Apple Gift Card. T&Cs Apply.
30 April: Online Announcement - People's Choice and Voters' Prizes.
Winner's Prize
$1500 + a share in the YWYW professional development prize package valued at $4,700.
Highly Commended Prize
$750 + a share in the YWYW professional development prize package valued at $4,700.
People's Choice Prize
$250 + a share in the YWYW professional development prize package valued at $4,700.
Professional Development Package comprised of:
- A personalised mentorship program to develop a body of work for a group exhibition
- A four-week exhibition, Erina Centre Exhibition Space, Erina Fair
- A printed body of work (7-10 images)
- A 12-month (7 issues) magazine subscription to Australian Photography.
- Free