The Antigua and Barbuda Department of Youth Affairs has opened nominations for the

2026 National Youth Awards and Lifetime Achievement Awards

, with the deadline set for

September 25, 2026

.

The

National Youth Awards

will recognise young people across several categories:

Environment, Phoenix, Pioneer, Activist, Artisan, Agriculture, Culinary Arts, Media Practitioner, Tourism, Culture and Performing Arts, Community Service, Entrepreneurship, Education and Student Researcher

.

Nominations are also open for the

Lifetime Achievement Awards

, which recognise individuals who have dedicated their lives to developing or empowering young people.

The Department of Youth Affairs, which operates under the Ministry of Social and Urban Transformation, said the National Youth Awards ceremony will be held on

November 28, 2026

.

Members of the public are encouraged to nominate eligible individuals before the September 25 deadline.

For additional information, persons may

call or WhatsApp

(268) 781-3078

or email

youthaffairs@ab.gov.ag

.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Nominations Open for 2026 National Youth and Lifetime Achievement Awards.