At the youth showcase of more than 20 local organisations that happened during the Awards Day, local kids enjoyed the entertainment and had their faces painted

One day to go and the 24 finalists, who travelled from all over PNG to be there, put final touches to their presentations.

Commonwealth Games weightlifting champion, Dika Toua, was a special guest at the awards day. She encouraged young people to work hard to achieve their dreams.

A finalist from Goroka in the Eastern Highlands presents her proposal for developing a local fashion industry based on traditional knitting and weaving techniques. Her proposal will now be funded for a year.

Angus Ali from the Youth Against Corruption Association presents his group's proposal to a jury team. His project was among the winning proposals.

 William Vonme from East Pomio in East New Britain, chose traditional dress to present his proposal to the jury panel. His project aimed at strengthening local cultural practice was among the winners.

After three hours on their feet interviewing finalists, the jury panel takes a welcome break.

 World Bank Country Manager Benson Ateng (right) welcomes PNG's Minister for Education Mr Michael Laimo who presented awards to the winners on behalf of the Prime Minister.