Warrnambool and Moyne youth were celebrated through awards ceremony hosted by Alex Dyson

The ceremony on May 8 was hosted by author, comedian and former triple j radio host Alex Dyson and live streamed on Facebook and had an audience of over 5,000.

The winning youth demonstrated virtues including cooperation, resilience, responsibility, kindness and passion.

Kajol Eagle received the Warrnambool Youth Award for the 19-25 age bracket and Harry Coffey received the Moyne award.

Monique Hustler and Sean Lenehan were runner-ups.

Kajol received her award for her resilience in the face of catastrophic life events after dealing with severe epilepsy, being in a car accident as a teenager and deciding to set up an education foundation in an orphanage.

"It's for orphans like me who will be able to have a chance for a better life if they don't happen to be adopted," she said.

"Education is very important."

Harry was celebrated for his work with the Macarthur Swimming Pool.

"I'm shocked, I can't believe it," he said.

"I've work at a little community pool for the past six years and we have a ball up there, it's a really good time.

"It's my summer job, I think it's the best job in the world. I wouldn't want to spend my summers any other way."

Maggie Johnson was named the Warrnambool winner in the 16-18 year old section for her work with the Find Your Voice choir, football and the young Vinnies group and Sebastian Simmons was the runner-up.

"It's a little bit crazy," Maggie said.

"My mum was first part of the choir, I saw it on Australia's Got Talent, knew a few people in it and I just wanted to join as soon as I could."

Moyne section winners Keely Moore and Samuel Sutcliffe were humbled to be named joint winners.

Samuel volunteers for multiple community groups including Surf Life Saving, the Royal Children's Hospital and Legacy, is apart of the airforce cadets and was named a senior school captain at Brauer.

Keely was celebrated for her optimism and hard work as a student at Mortlake College where her teachers describe her as a role model. In her final year of school she excelled academically and in the performance arts faculty and was named a house and wellbeing captains.

The runner-up for Moyne was Stephenee Hines.

In the youngest section, Riley Kelly and Amarli Frankel were awarded in the 12-15 age group for Moyne and Warrnambool and Phoebe Reaburn and Mia Copland were runner-ups.

Riley was excited to receive the award for his leadership shown in the Disabled Surfers Association and his passion for sports.

"It's good that I can help make people happy," Riley said.

"The surfing helps put smiles on people's faces and it is a good feeling to help them learn how to surf."

Aerial acrobat Amarli was honoured to be named a winner for her contribution to the Physipole Studios including setting up her own performance group the Flying Flamingos.

Warrnambool mayor Tony Herbert was amazed to see the list of things achieved by people who are still so young.

"Each year these awards recognise some amazing young people who make a real difference in their community," he said.

"It's also important to acknowledge not just the winners of the awards, but everyone who has been nominated. It means that your good work hasn't gone unnoticed."

Moyne Shire Mayor Daniel Meade said that he was proud of every nominee.

"It is especially important for our young people to remain connected to their community, and we believe it is now more important than ever, to celebrate the rich contributions made by the youth in our region," he said.

The ceremony video packages were produced by Colleen Hughson of First Ladies Productions.

Warrnambool 12-15 winner: Amarli Frankel

Runner-up: Mia Copland

Moyne 12-15 winner: Riley Kelly

Runner-up: Phoebe Reaburn

Warrnambool 16-18 winner: Maggie Johnson

Runner-up: Sebastian Simmons

Moyne 16-18: winners: Keely Moore & Samuel Sutcliffe

Runner-up: Stephenee Hines

Warrnambool 19-25 winner: Kajol Eagle

Runner-up: Monique Hustler

Moyne 19-25 winner: Harry Coffey

Runner-up: Sean Lenehan

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