Students from Daramalan and Merici College have been recognised by the ACT government and community for their creation of a potential light rail station.
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The visual display was created during a two-day light rail ideas competition at the University of Canberra's Inspire Centre earlier this month.
More than 100 year nine and 10 students competed in the challenge which encouraged students to work in teams and consider the future planning of Canberra.
Minister for Capital Metro Simon Corbell said the winner of the People's Choice Award, Hexaplex, received 51 per cent of the 5829 public votes and demonstrated "an environmentally responsive design".
"Its light rail station showcases a collection of hexagonal pods that form a canopy inspired by Walter Burley Griffin's original designs of Canberra," he said.
"I'd like to congratulate Tim Willington, Daniel Gaudiosi, Brianna Secko and Amanda Huot for being recognised a second time for their outstanding light rail station design."
Voting for the People's Choice Award coincided with National Youth Week and allowed the public to vote, with Mr Corbell and an expert judging panel awarding prizes earlier in the month.
Mr Corbell said the People's Choice Award was an opportunity to showcase how young Canberrans can develop the city in coming years.
The entries of all young designers are likely to be displayed at public libraries across the ACT in coming weeks.
"It's important for young Canberrans to get involved in the conversation on how Canberra should be developed as a vibrant, sustainable and liveable city," Mr Corbell said.
"It's also important that we listen and acknowledge when ideas from young creative minds are voiced."
