CBC Ottawa is a proud media sponsor of this year's RBC Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards.

The awards recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of youth in Ottawa whose passion and dedication continues to make the community, and the world, a better place.

Nominate an outstanding youth today that has overcome adversity and shown remarkable courage to tackle some of our community's most pressing challenges.

Categories include:

Academic Perseverance

Arts & Culture

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Service & Caring

Strength Through Diversity

Take A Stand

Max Keeping Personal Courage Award

Nominations close Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

Winners will receive $1,000 towards academics or projects from Youth Ottawa.

Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony taking place in late spring at Ottawa City Hall.

For more information or to fill out a nomination form, click here.