We are proud to share that youth advocate, emerging leader and Box Hill High student, Fatima Ali, has recently been named the 2026 Whitehorse Young Citizen of the Year.
Presented at the annual Whitehorse City Council Community Dinner at The Round, the civic award recognizes Fatima’s significant impact on local, national, and international youth leadership.
Fatima has built a prominent reputation for amplifying youth voices and driving meaningful systemic change. Her extensive advocacy includes key leadership roles with the Victorian Student Representative Council (VicSRC) Executive Committee and the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY), where she champions education equity and youth wellbeing. At a grassroots level, Fatima drives local civic participation through Whitehorse Youth Voice.
Congratulations Fatima, the BHHS school community is extremely proud of your achievements and ongoing dedication to representing the next generation.
