APRIL CHIVERS of Lenah Valley Age 18

April has overcome significant personal adversity, always putting others first. April was extremely active at Claremont College and is an active member of the Glenorchy Youth Task Force participating in many projects such as the 2005 long lunch, big breakfast bash and “Butt Ugly” a very successful anti smoking education program. April prepares and presents workshops, conferences and consults with committees on youth issues and is a member of the Tasmanian Youth Consultative Committee. She volunteers for the Brain Injury Association of Tasmania, MS Society and World Vision. Suffering from depression, April is now working on a project to help other young people with depression.

*L to R: Jenni Jarvis, Comalco with April Chivers

WILLIAM LANE of Sandy Bay Age 23

William is a violinist of local, national and international acclaim. In 2004 William toured Europe with the Australian Youth Orchestra and upon winning the Claudio Alcorso Scholarship fulfilled residencies in Europe and the US. William has performed solo in Italy, Austria, Iceland, the USA and Mexico, with highlights including performances at the International Viola Congress in Iceland and an all Mozart performance at the Ponchielli Theatre in Italy. Recently William won 2 prizes at an international performance competition in Rome.

ROBERT GANE of Devonport Age 22

Robert has overcome many personal obstacles to achieve. His battles which begun when he was an infant included multiple cancer tumours requiring weekly trips to Melbourne for intensive treatment, tuberculosis and double pneumonia. Despite these setbacks and in remission he has gone on to become a double scholarship winner at University, vice president at his College and a graduate with honours in Engineering being awarded a full blue for representing Tasmania in Rugby Union. Robert plays many sports, is active in Scouts and having been a Camp Quality Camper for many years is now giving back as a Camp Quality Companion encouraging and inspiring young people with cancer.

*Josie McGuire and Robert Coates from the Spirit of Tasmania with Robert Gane

JOINT WINNERS
MARK JAMIESON of Acacia Hills Age 21

Mark is an AIS Track Endurance Scholarship holder who has won many national and international titles. In 2005 Mark won the Individual Pursuit and the teams’ pursuit at the National Track Championships and was named the Australian Track Champs Rider of the Year. Mark came third at the Los Angeles World Track Championships in the Teams Pursuit, second in the Individual Pursuit at the Madrid Track World Cup and won in the Teams Pursuit at the Moscow Track World Cup.

JOINT WINNERS
MATTHEW GOSS of Prospect Age 19

Matthew is an AIS Junior Track/Road Cycling Scholarship holder based in Italy. Matthew has won many national and international titles and was the 2004 Junior World Champion. In 2005 in seniors he won the teams’ pursuit and came second in the points’ race at the National Track Championships. Matthew came third at the Los Angeles World Track Championships in the Teams Pursuit, first in the Teams Pursuit at the Moscow Track World Cup and first in a stage of the Tour of Japan and second in the Jayco Herald Sun Tour.

LUCY HARLOW of Lenah Valley Age 26

Lucy is currently undertaking her PhD within the School of Plant Sciences at the University of Tasmania. Lucy has volunteered and assisted with numerous Science programs and is researching Toxic algal blooms which are a worldwide threat to aquaculture, fisheries, tourism and public health. Lucy has successfully developed methods for genetic identification of toxic algae using molecular tools. She has designed and developed a gene probe to detect toxic micro-algae in environmental samples, including ship ballast water which will be essential to prevent the introduction of algae to ports. Lucy’s research has been published in several prestigious journals.

*L to R: Andrew Scanlon, Hydro Tasmania with Lucy Harlow

Chris Johnson of Hobart Age 26

Chris is the Station Manager of vibrant Hobart community youth radio station, Edge Radio 99.3FM. Through great vision and energy Chris has taken Edge from a fledgling station in 2002 to become an intrinsic part of Hobart’s youth scene. Chris is well positioned to manage the station with qualifications in audio engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and human geography together with years of technical experience and a solid grounding in local music. Chris has been heavily involved and totally dedicated in all areas of the station from its very beginnings, including sales, promotions, music, technical and management.

*Malcolm White, TAFE Tasmania with Chris Johnson

JYOTI CHUCKOWREE of South Hobart Age 26

Jyoti completed her Bachelor of Science degree with first class honours as a member of the NeuroRepair Group at the University of Tasmania, recently submitting her PhD. Jyoti’s research focuses on how the adult brain responds to trauma following injury and that precursor cells contribute to brain healing. These discoveries have highlighted aspects of the brain’s response to injury that may be targeted to promote recovery from brain trauma. Jyoti has presented her work at numerous conferences and her research has been published in several prestigious international journals. Jyoti has recently been awarded a CJ Martin Fellowship, which will see her travel to Switzerland to research for 2 years.

*L to R: Greg Hannan, TEMCO with Jyoti Chuckowree

Damian grew up on a dairy, sheep and beef farm. After his studies, an apprenticeship on his parents operation and a position with a Victorian artificial breeding firm, Damian purchased North West Breeding Services. Damian regularly travels overseas to inspect donor animals, learn new genetic advancements and source genetic material from 40 countries for importation whilst bringing back international best practice. The business has fast become the biggest independent genetics provider in Tasmania and one of the largest in Australia with two of the worlds’ largest genetics suppliers currently negotiating to buy Damian’s business.

*L to R:Kim Creak, Forestry Tasmania with Damian Atkins

JYOTI CHUCKOWREE of South Hobart

Age: 26