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Future Leaders Celebration Ceremony

12th December 2011
 

This year's Future Leaders Celebration Ceremony on Wednesday 7th December was attended by 270 Future Leaders, mentors, school reps, friends and family members. It was a night to remember - this event is one of the biggest highlights of the year and it was fantastic to be able to honour and acknowledge our graduating Future Leaders and mentors.

It was said by a wise man, "the end of a thing is better than the beginning". We all know how hard it is to start something but one's character is formed, resilience is tested and perseverance is proved when one crosses the line to finish. The end for our 31 Future leaders, although sad, was invigorating, inspiring and exciting. Our families, our communities, our nation have amongst them women who care, lead, challenge and succeed. Our mentors were/are an integral part of what we saw cross the podium last Wednesday night and our heartfelt thanks go out to them.

These wonderful young women were our award winners on the night:

  • Community Service Award: Stephanie Nagy - Alfriston College & Abigail Tecson - Glenfield College
  • Commitment Award: Saijanani Vaikunthanathan - Mt Roskill Grammar School
  • Fostering Team Spirit Award: Samantha West - Glenfield College & Fatongia Liu - Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate
  • Positive Role Modelling Award: Samantha Prendergast - Henderson High School
  • Mana Wahine Award: Brittney Tate - Alfriston College
  • Enthusiastic participation at Camp Award 2011: Analeise Simmonds - Henderson High School & Lyndah Tua - Tamaki College
  • Giving Back Award: Tola Adelowo - Waitakere College
  • Student Leadership Award: Alvina Pau'uvale - Tamaki College
  • Mentor of the Year Award: Rachel Orr
  • Future Leader of the Year Award: Ashleigh Palalagi - Tamaki College

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