Gary Halliday posted on May 26, 2010 11:41
The Recognition of Youth Award is unique to District 9690 which includes clubs from Western Sydney and surrounding areas, stretching from Burwood to Lithgow.
It was set up to mark the 75th anniversary year of Rotary International and has been conducted successfully since.
It seeks to identify involved, concerned young people of all-round ability, already embarked upon community interests and conscious of opportunities to participate in a wide range of interest groups.
The contest is divided into two sections: Senior 17-19 years and Junior 13-16 years with winners being recognised with trophies, collars of office and certificates. The program recognises and encourages all nominated candidates to continue ‘their efforts of providing leadership within their own communities’. Judging is by personal interview conducted over a weekend and is based upon the information contained in the entry form. A formal presentation night is held for participants and families, where some candidates provide entertainment. Applications close in early August.
Nominations are now being called for these prestigous awards.
As well as sending the applications directly to all High Schools and TAFE Colleges within District 9690. Local Clubs are encouraged to work with their local schools and promote these awards and help us make this year, the 30th Anniversary, a memorable one for the outstanding youth in our district community..
If you know of any student between the ages of 14 and 19 and you consider them worthy of nomination please contact our Youth Service Director for 2011/12 Bob Groat at
or the Chair of the District Committee Shann O'Connell at
for a nomination form or contact our club directly at
.
The closing date for nominations is Wednesday, 28 July 2010 and interviews of all nominees will be conducted at Club Marconi on Saturday, 14 August 2010.
The presentation function will be held at Club Marconi on the evening of Thursday, 26 August 2010 and you and your club members and partners will be invited to join us for a great evening in the recognition of our youth. The cost will be $20 pp and will include a light supper and entertainment by the awardees.