Left to Right: Julia Truong, Zamira Rahman, Sahema Saberi, Sandy Shaw, CEO Newsboys Foundation, Mrs Chernov, The Honorable Alex Chernov AC QC, Governor of Victoria, Mr Zich Zichy-Woinarski QC, Chairman Newsboys Foundation, Ella Colley (representing Senada Aldobasic), Tasman Cocks-Wheaton and David McAlpine.
The inaugural Newsboys Foundation Leadership Awards were presented by the Victorian Governor, The Honorable Alex Chernov AC QC, on Tuesday evening, 19 November 2013 at Government House.
The winner of the Newsboys Foundation Community Leadership Award, Senada Aldobasic, 21, planned to spend the $10,000 prize money on professional development. Citation Senada Aldobasic
Tasman Cocks-Wheaton, 15, from Bright, won the $5,000 Newsboys Foundation Youth Leadership Award and planned to use the prize to hone his film and documentary making skills. Citation Tasman Cocks-Wheaton
Read The Age article here: Senada Aldobasic wins award for community work with indigenous children
The Newsboys Foundation Community Leadership Award Finalists who received a certificate are:
Ms Sahema Saberi
Ms Julia Truong
The Newsboys Foundation Youth Leadership Award Finalists who received a certificate are:
Mr David McAlpine
Miss Zamira Rahman