Nominations are now being accepted for the Indigenous Youth Achievement & Recognition Awards.
Organizer Sharon Smith-Baxter says the awards focus on the achievements of Northwestern Ontario Indigenous, Métis or First Nation people. She adds anyone who is nominated does not necessarily have to be from this region as long as you are a contributing member in the northwest.
There are several award categories for youth from 11 to 29 years of age. A recognition award is also given to anyone who is 30 years of age or older.
Smith-Baxter attributes the success of the awards to the increasing number of sponsors who have come on board since the first time they were presented.
Nominations close on March 25th with the awards ceremony taking place at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay on May 5th.
