Iranian refugee Mustafa Ehsan has been named Canberra's young citizen of the year for his work with young refugees and asylum seekers.
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Mustafa arrived in Canberra in 2012 after fleeing Iran as an unaccompanied minor.
"Since then he has become a passionate advocate for those seeking refuge in Australia," youth minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said.
"His ongoing passion to include all Canberrans through sport and social mentoring earned Mustafa the title of young Canberra citizen of the year."
Other category winners were:
- Personal achievement: Caitlin Figueiredo
- Individual community service: Kate Barton
- Group achievement: SPARK, the Ginninderry joint venture training and employment initiative
- Arts and multimedia: Lucy Sugerman
- Environment and sustainability: Ryu Callaway.
The awards recognise and celebrate young people aged 12-25 years for their personal achievements and contribution to the community.
The awards marked the start of National Youth Week celebrations in the ACT.