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The winners were chosen from hundreds of entries received across the five National Talent Competition categories – RockIT (music), DesignIT (graphic design), WriteIT (short stories), ShootIT (film) and SnapIT (photography).

There was a high standard of entries this year and our renowned judges had a very difficult task in choosing the overall Industry Award winners. The Peoples Choice Award winners were decided by you and this year we received over 7000 votes!

For 2010, the Industry Awards were judged by international bestselling novelist, Tara Moss; legendary Australian performer, Marcia Hines; graphic design heavyweights, Andrew Hoyne and Trevor Flett; renowned Australian filmmaker, Genevieve Clay; and landscape photographer, Ken Duncan.

To see the full list of talented winners for both the Industry Award and the People’s Choice Award, visit the National Talent Competition page.

The winners of the Win Free Stuff Competition are also available.

The National Youth Week Poster Competition is now open so if you think you’ve got what it takes to design the artwork to promote NYW 2011 across Australia and would love a cash prize for your efforts, then see NYW Poster Competition for more info!

The NYW Poster Competition is now open.  Find out how to enter for your chance to get national attention for your design as well as win a cash prize!

All you need to do is design a creative poster that incorporates the words ‘Own It’ – the theme for NYW 2011.  Your poster should reflect the fun, celebratory nature of NYW. 

Be quick – entries close 11.59pm AEST on Sunday 25 July.

Find out all the details.

We received over 7000 votes across the National Talent Competition categories.  Stay tuned to find out which entries have been awarded the Industry Award, the People’s Choice Award and the People’s Choice Runner Up prize for 2010!  Details coming soon!

In addition to the Industry Award for each National Talent Competition Category, there is also a ‘People’s Choice Award’ which you all have the chance to vote for!  At the end of May, we’ll show you the shortlisted entries from Australia’s budding musicians, writers, film makers, graphic designers and photographers, and you decide who wins.  Keep an eye on the website to make sure you don’t miss out! 

The Win Free Stuff Competition has also closed and winners for both the Win Free Stuff, and National Talent Competition will be announced in June.

Anyone between the ages of 12 to 25 can enter. Groups of up to five members are also able to enter.

Want a quicker way to win free stuff? Entering the Win Free Stuff competition is as easy as answering a question in 25 words or less. Prizes on offer include an AAMI Skilled Drivers course, a 12 month subscription to TV Hits magazine, a 12 month subscription to Girlfriend magazine, a YHA membership plus 10 nights to use at any YHA in Australia, a years supply of Carmex, or a three or six month platinum membership and starter pack at Fitness First. 

Visit the Comps page for details on the Win Free Stuff and National Talent Competition.

Don’t delay! The competitions close at 5pm (AEST) on 30 April 2010.

Live it Now!

The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis officially launched the weeks’ celebrations, which will host over 1000 events throughout, giving all Australians the chance to celebrate and recognise the contributions that young Australians make to the wider community.

Top performers Casey Donovan, Snowdroppers, Matt Van Schie and Chaingang played at the Parramatta event, while Victor Harbor was rocked by Finger Cuffs, Busby Marou, My Escapade and The Swiss. There were also live performances by hip-hop artists and skating shows.

Celebrity ambassadors Stephanie Rice, Matthew Mitcham, Matthew Werkmeister, Renton Millar also attended the events to show their support for National Youth Week.

Don’t miss the special National Youth Week highlights package to be aired on Channel Ten’s Video Hits this weekend. Until then, check out the events calendar to find events happening in your local area.

Oliver and Anna have put their space on the map by telling us about their community. They’ll be getting VIP passes to a National Youth Week launch event held in their local area on 10 April 2010.

The two locations launching National Youth Week this year will be Victor Harbor, South Australia and Parramatta, New South Wales.  A highlights package will be broadcast on Channel Ten’s Video Hits.

Check out the media release in the media room.

National Youth Week 2010 will run from 10-18 April. The theme is Live it Now!

There are loads of ways that you can get involved. Whether it be by entering competitions, rocking up to National Youth Week events, or even organising your own. How will you Live it Now?