THE Davao City Youth Development Office, under the City Social Welfare and Development Office, was named one of the 25 Outstanding Youth Development Offices during the 4th Philippine Sangguniang Kabataan Awards on June 12, 2023, at the Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo City Philippines.

The Positive Youth Development Network, Galing Pook, and GoodGovPH, the groups behind the 4th Sangguniang Kabataan Awards, gave the city the award for Outstanding Youth Development Office 'in recognition of the commendable efforts and exemplary leadership of the Local Youth Development Office in delivering impactful results, inspiring positive change, and advancing the voice and interests of the youth'.