Congratulations Atticus Benjsson, 2026 Young Creative Award

15 September 2026

Congratulations to BNT member Atticus Benjsson for being awarded the Young Creative Award for 2026.

Atticus recieved this award by actively redefining creative opportunities for young people in Ballarat by cofounding Youth Drama Ballarat (YDB), an accessible and inclusive performing arts space. Atticus recognises the barriers to quality theatre training, and so he built a place for young people to develop their skills, confidence, and creativity, whilst feeling supported and connected.

The 2026 Youth Awards were held on August 14, 2026 at Wendouree Performing Arts Centre.

Atticus Benjsson with Cr Tracey Hargreaves at the 2026 Youth Awards.

The City of Ballarat Youth Awards provides the opportunity to recognise and celebrate our city’s outstanding young people aged 12-25.

Since 2005, the Ballarat Youth Awards have recognised the leadership, creativity, kindness, and dedication of young people aged 12-25, as well as the influential adults who support them. Planned and managed by Youth Events Team, a volunteer group of young people passionate about event planning, the awards are an annual highlight for the city’s youth.