The finalists and winners of the Southern Cross Young
Achiever Awards will be announced and presented at
a special Gala Awards Presentation Dinner on Saturday 21st April 2012.
The Presentation Dinner will be a formal event attended
by approximately 350 people.
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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 Heather and Christopher Chong 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 Mat Goggin Foundation (MGF) Entrepreneurship Award aims to encourage Tasmanian youth in the 14-19 age group into community engagement through demonstrated business or social entrepreneurial initiative. The Award will recognise young Tasmanians making a new beginning for themselves and/or others through demonstrated entrepreneurial initiative. The MGF believe that there are many youth motivated by a desire to improve and transform social, environmental, educational and economic conditions to help themselves and others.
Young entrepreneurs have ambition and a lack of acceptance of the status quo or accepting the world "as it is". In respecting tradition but seeking the truth, young entrepreneurs are driven by a desire to improve social and economic conditions.
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Teachers have a significant role to play in the lives of their students and can make a real difference by giving them guidance, encouragement and support. The University of Tasmania, Faculty of Education Teaching Excellence Award acknowledges young teachers who have the ability and skills to inspire students of allages. The award recognises the significant creative, intellectual and conceptual demands required of them and is for those who are passionate about their work and have demonstrated a pattern of outstanding service.
This award provides an opportunity for the broader community to nominate teachers and acknowledge their achievements and contribution to outstanding service in their local community.
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Today's young athletes are tomorrow's sporting
heroes. They're dedicated young Tasmanians 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 Print Applied Technology Sports Award seeks to applaud their
talents and recognise their commitment in the
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Pollution, climate changes and salinity affect us all. While many of us try to make a difference, it’s Australia’s young people who are actively using their initiative to create a better and more sustainable environment. By developing programs, through education and using new technology it’s these dedicated young individuals who are helping to educate us all. The Hydro Tasmania Environment Award salutes those who are dedicated to saving planet Earth by nurturing and protecting our natural surroundings. |
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Tasmania’s future rests with our young innovators. It is their ideas, use of technology and how they develop a passion for the State that will make a difference to retaining young people in the State.
These young Tasmanians are entering their trade, career or enterprise with passion and vitality. Whether it is climbing the corporate ladder, progressing from apprentice to workshop manager, or starting their own business employing fellow young Tasmanians, our young people are “having a go” in Tasmania. The O Group Trade & Enterprise Achievement Award recognises active leadership and a desire for self-improvement, and rewards a young Tasmanian who has made their own opportunities for success.
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Our Science and Technology know how is accelerating
at an astounding rate. Young Tasmanian 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 TEMCO Science and Technology Award honours
the people behind these intelligent and visionary
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Tenacity, dedication, passion, selflessness, leadership and innovative thinking are the key qualities of those amazing young people who are the “driving force” in their community. These individuals are at the forefront of achievement and community contribution in their field of endeavour.
They may have implemented change or innovation within their group, business or organisation that has altered the way people think and perform for the better. They may be leading and taking those around them on a journey of achievement, or they may have overcome difficulty, adversity or hardship to achieve excellent outcomes and raise pride in the community and our state. Whether it is in sales, customer service, management or community contribution, the First National Real Estate Leadership and Innovation Award acknowledges young people who set an example through their leadership, innovation and drive, paving the way for others to follow.
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