THERE wasn’t a couch potato to be seen when more than 100 young people from across Warrnambool City and Moyne Shire were recognised last night for their achievements.
Listening to their involvement in a myriad of pursuits, observers could wonder how they managed to fit it all in.
The 13th annual awards presentation night recognised high achievements in academia, sport, culture and community leadership.
Some had gained national status and even international success. Among them will be tomorrow’s community leaders and sports stars.
Behind all their success were supportive parents and endless encouragement by teachers and mentors.
Warrnambool mayor Jacinta Ermacora said it was important to support young people and encourage them to take on more responsibilities.
“Warrnambool’ s future is in very good hands given the level of social consciousness and commitment to the community among our young people.”
Moyne Shire mayor Jim Doukas said the presentation gave confidence to young people to go out and make their mark as adults.
“Everybody has their own strengths in different areas and these awards allow us to tell a handful of high achievers they’re on the right track and to really go for it,” he said.
Warrnambool City’s overall winners were Ben O’Sullivan and Rachel Manderson while Moyne’s were William Ryan and Courtney Anders.
Category awards were: Warrnambool City: academic, David Webster, Hannah Lamond-Hallett; sports, James Nevill, Sophie Bellman; community culture, Travis McCarthy, Iolande Diamantis; community leadership, Sam Shlansky, Shannon Colee.
Moyne Shire: academic, Ben Murphy, Megan Mitchell; sports, Brenton Andreoli, Maddison Clifford; culture, Michael Williams, Nicola Sharp; community leadership, Matthew Huf, Emily Huglin.
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