Surrey celebrates youth leadership at the Surrey Steps Up Showcase, where young changemakers share inspiring stories and community impact.
Surrey Youth Take Centre Stage
Surrey will shine a bright light on its young leaders at the Surrey Steps Up Youth Showcase. The event celebrates local youth who turn ideas into action and make their community stronger.
City leaders, community members, and media will gather at City Hall to hear powerful stories from young changemakers. These youth did not wait for change. Instead, they created it.
Mayor Brenda Locke and Surrey City Council will welcome guests and recognize the young people who continue to shape the city’s future.
Young Changemakers Share Their Stories
Several inspiring youth will step forward to share how their work helps others.
For example:
- Anaya Jain will speak about Storykeepers, a project that preserves stories and voices from the community.
- Elizabeth Yang will highlight Artlift, which uses art to uplift and connect people.
- Olivia Zhang will discuss Young Architects for Change, a youth-driven effort that explores creative solutions for better spaces.
Each speaker brings a unique idea. However, they share one goal: making Surrey better for everyone.
Because of their passion and leadership, these young innovators inspire others to act as well.
A Night Focused on Inspiration
The showcase will take place at Surrey City Hall and will feature remarks, cultural recognition, and youth presentations.
Event details:
- Date: March 13, 2026
- Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Location: Surrey City Hall, 13450 104 Avenue
Schedule highlights
- 5:30 p.m. – Indigenous remarks
- 5:45 p.m. – Welcome remarks
Throughout the evening, attendees will hear stories of leadership, creativity, and determination.
Why Surrey Steps Up Matters
Youth voices matter. Moreover, youth action drives real change. Events like Surrey Steps Up give young leaders a platform to speak, connect, and inspire.
As a result, the community sees what is possible when young people step forward.
Surrey continues to grow. At the same time, its youth continue to lead the way. And because of events like this, their ideas will reach even more people.
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