Appreciating our youth
The Youth Citizenship Award recognizes outstanding young citizens who make a difference in their communities by volunteering their time and skills. The mayor will present all youth nominated with a Citizenship Award - the top 5 nominees will receive a $100 award with the certificate.
The winners are chosen and honoured during Burnaby Youth Week, held annually during the first week of May. The week is filled with fun games and activities.
Candidates must be 13-18 years of age, and:
- Have made an important contribution to their community,
- Have demonstrated qualities like leadership, commitment and enthusiasm, or
- Have overcome adversity or are living with a limitation.
Nominations
Nominations have closed for 2026. Please check back in the spring for the 2027 deadline.
Have a question? Call the Summit Youth Centre at 604-268-1369.
2026 Youth Citizenship Award recipients
Akilah Jaffer, Aleisha Kabore, Alex Collins, Ali Mohammad, Alina Somani, Amanda Rioseco, Angelica Lozano, Aryan Lari, Bellerie Tang, Brooklynn DiPopolo, Caitlynn Ibay, Chaliena Yoro, Cristian Guadagno, Elias Chung, Ella Yan, Feya Calixte Calaguas, Gabriel Barreta, Gurleen Jhajj, Hussein Alrubaye, Isaiah Warsame, Ivy Liu, Jacky Chan, Jacob Mohan, Kim Cedric Regalado, Lianne Aganan, Macgregor Ryden, Mahan Madani, Maira Messmer, Marcus Collins, Marcus Hsieh, Maya Hatamiaghdam, Mia Wong, Minas Tekie, Mira Melke, Naomi Angnen, Rakeab Melke, Samaira Gupta, Samuel Larsen, Samuel Tang, Sean Park, Shalie Barro, Shoroog Ibrahim, Sid Allen Garcia, Sophia Kae, Sophia Tang, Sophie Fiorda Mezei, Tyler Lau, Vanessa Schoedel, Veronica Pidtikanija, Zachary Chung.
The top 5 winners who received a $100 bursary are: Jade Cheuk Wing Lai, Jaxon Fryling, Miyo Micario, Sanvi Gupta, Victoria Ocampo.
Congratulations to all the Youth Citizenship Award recipients!