The Winners of the Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards were announced at a special Gala Awards Presentation Dinner on Saturday 29th March 2008.
The Presentation Dinner, held at the Hilton Adelaide
was a formal event attended by over 420 people including
VIP guests. For further information please contact
the awards office on 08 8132 0753 or email sa@awardsaustralia.com.
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When hard times hit or disaster strikes, our selfless
young men and women often make the difference
by giving their guidance, encouragement and much
needed support. Volunteers spend their time offering
friendship, hope and inspiration to the disadvantaged
and those who need it most. The Adelaide Airport Limited Community
Service Award applauds our unsung heroes acknowledging
those young people who are passionate in putting
the needs of others first. |
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The spirit of creativity exhibited by Australia's
talented young artists helps us all to think creatively
and express ourselves with emotion. In our multicultural
society, a commitment to personal development
in the arts is emerging, especially among today's
youth. The Coffee Club Arts Award celebrates their
brilliant artistic achievements and recognises
the incredible imagination, initiative and flair
required to produce such inspirational work. |
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Today's young athletes are tomorrow's sporting
heroes. They're dedicated young Australians with
a strong spirit of competition and love of the
game. Encouraging and supporting the ambition
and hard work of these focused individuals, helps
them to go further, faster, longer and higher
than anyone before. Whether it's competing, coaching,
administration or education, the Hyde Park Press
Sports Award seeks to applaud their talents and
recognise their commitment in the pursuit of excellence. |
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Pollution, climate changes, salinity and the destruction
of forests affects us all. While many of us try
to make a difference, its Australia's young people
who are actively using their initiative to stop
destruction of our environment and help repair
the damage. By developing programs and using new
technology, it's these dedicated young individuals
who are helping to educate us all. The SA Water
Environment Award salutes those who are dedicated
to saving planet Earth by nurturing and protecting
our natural surroundings. |
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More and more young Australians are rolling up
their sleeves and climbing up the corporate ladder
to enjoy challenging and rewarding careers. By
implementing new initiatives in the workplace,
running their own businesses and thriving in management
roles, our youth are proving career success can
start young. The Career Achievement Award promotes
who 'give it a go" through determination,
hard work and hunger for knowledge and self-motivation,
rewarding those who make their own opportunities
to succeed in our competitive economic environment.
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Our Science and Technology know how is accelerating
at an astounding rate. Young Australian scientists
make incredible new discoveries for a more prosperous
future. Young scientists and engineers are proving
to be at the forefront of their fields and hold
the key to our future development and way of life.
The Faculty of Sciences at The University of Adelaide
Science and Technology Award honours the people
behind these intelligent and visionary achievements. |
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Australia's a Nation that's constantly growing
and changing. Young Australians are helping
their local communities to achieve this by developing
primary industries, manufacturing, tourism and
employment opportunities. They're helping to
ensure sustainability and promote positive images
of regional Australia. The AGL Regional Initiative
Award acknowledges and rewards those young Australians
who are helping to reshape and inspire their
local communities.
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Young Indigenous people today need positive peer
leaders to pave the way for a stronger community.
It is these dedicated young Indigenous people
who hold the key for future generations. The Office
for Youth Outstanding Young Indigenous Achiever
Award is to acknowledge and congratulate the commitment
in achieving excellence. |
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A driving force, ambition, tenacity and leadership
qualities are the key ingredients in the “making”
of young community leaders and contributors. These
young leaders will be at the forefront of community
contribution in any field of endeavour and may
have overcome significant difficulty, adversity
or hardship to achieve excellent outcomes and
raise pride in our state. They may simply be putting
their heart and sole into making South Australia
a better place. The Driving Force Leadership Award
will acknowledge young role models who through
their driving force, pave the way for others to
follow. |
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