From this Tuesday, June 18 to Friday, August 23, they will be open registrations for the fifth edition of the Outstanding Young People contest in Neuquén. People between 6 and 30 years old who want to show their talents in any of the categories can participate: culture, sports and innovation.
It is free and is divided into three age ranges: childhoods from 6 to 11 years old; adolescents from 12 to 17 years old and youth from 18 to 30 years old.
“What is valued is the positive impact it has on citizens “that activity carried out by children or young people who register,” reported the Secretary of Human Rights, Institutional Relations and International Cooperation, Luciana De Giovanetti, who clarified that “You can participate individually or in a group”.
“We have a motto and that is that we want the city knows you and recognizes you“said the Undersecretary of Children, Adolescents and Older Adults, Matías Hess, and recalled the Nation’s proposal in 2020 through an ordinance that implied the replacement of the Queen of the City pageant for every anniversary.
About this he added: “He came to replace the contest that rewarded and stereotyped beauty and it was transformed, based on the political decision of Mayor Mariano Gaido, into this contest for outstanding young people. This the commitment that the municipality makes is clear regarding what is the development of public policies both in sport, as well as in culture and innovation.”
De Giovanetti said that It is a very attractive activity. and recalled that last year there were more than two thousand registered. He announced that this year he expects to equal or exceed that figure. “It doesn’t matter if the action, project or initiative is big or small, what The aim is to empower and accompany each one of those enrolled in the activity that stand out,” mentioned the official, who added that all the prizes for the winners have to do with the activity they carry out.
Outstanding Young People Contest in Neuquén: how do I sign up?
Hess said that the and Those interested can visit the Municipality website from Neuquén, register through the email [email protected] or the telephone number 299-5928081.
Once registrations are closed selection process begins through a jury made up of different representatives of specific areas of the Municipality referring to each of the topics.
“And this year we have something new, This edition will have the participation of the public in the election final of the winners through electronic voting will count as one vote joining as a member of the jury,” Hess announced.
Regarding the categories, he detailed each one of them and what they include to be able to register regarding culture, he said that “artistic-expressive works of their own may be presented.” own authorship, unpublished, original and without content of explicit violence”.
In sport, athletes or teams can join that “have participated in some type of competition recognized at the municipal, provincial or national level. And innovation includes “projects that contribute to sustainable development, care of the environment and/or care of the city.” Regarding the importance that he has for the young people who participate, Hess stated that he not only has to do with a prize “but with accompanying them on the journey.”
The award ceremony will be held within the framework of the celebrations of the 120th Anniversary of the City of Neuquén.
