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Nominate a local young achiever

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor Dinny Adem encouraged all residents to nominate a local young person into the Victorian Young Achiever Awards.

“Young people have a lot to contribute and there are many young people in our community quietly achieving great things,” said Cr Adem.

Nominations are being sought in the following categories:

Bartercard Online Achievement Award
Saward Dawson Community Service and Social Impact Award
The Victorian Government Group Achievement in the Community Award
The Coffee Club Arts and Fashion Award
Berry Street Create Change Award
Academy Graphics Regional Achiever Award
Kangan Institute Inspirational TAFE Student Award
Royal Flying Doctors Service Victoria Regional and Rural Health Award
First National Real Estate Leadership Award

The Awards will culminate with a Gala Presentation Dinner on Friday 18 May 2018 at Flemington – The Event Centre.

Category winners will each receive $1,000 into an account in their name from Bank of Melbourne; a $1,000 Bartercard Account and a magnificent trophy. One of the 10 category winners will be chosen as the Victorian Young Achiever of the Year and will receive a $2,000 flight voucher from Jetstar and a State trophy.

Recognise a young person now and make their day!

To submit a nomination, simply go online to www.awardsaustralia.com/vicyaa and click ‘Nominate Now.’

Nominations close Monday 18 December 2017. For assistance please feel free to contact the Awards Office on 9720 1638 or email vicyaa@awardsaustralia.com