22 September 2009
Today the 2009/2010 Southern Cross
Young Achiever Awards are being launched and the call for
nominations will commence to all young Tasmanians between 14-28
years of age.
The Awards endeavour to recognise
Tasmania's outstanding young achievers.
There are eight award categories kindly sponsored by iconic
Tasmanian businesses and each award has a different unique set of
criteria.
The Spirit of Tasmania Award epitomises promoting Tasmania and
recognises young people who possess confidence, creativity,
credibility, leadership and high achievement, showing pride for our
southern state through an impressive display in business, community
or social behaviour.
"We have proudly supported these awards as a sponsor for the
past five years and we look forward again this year to identifying
more wonderful young people like last year's Spirit of Tasmania
category winner Josh Sutton," said Mr Charles Griplas, Chief
Executive Officer, Spirit of Tasmania.
"At Spirit of Tasmania, we like to involve our category award
winners with our brand, people and customers.
"Josh, who is currently a 23 year old head chef at Essence Food
& Wine in Devonport, will be preparing a chef inspired meal in
our on board a la carte restaurant and we are all excited about
this opportunity," said Mr Griplas.
"I commend anyone who is prepared to take the time to nominate
someone. There are so many people who are deserving of our
acknowledgement and to make the effort on their behalf is special
in itself.
"I encourage all Tasmanians who know or are involved with a young
person to nominate them for this year's awards."
The winner of the Spirit of Tasmania category award will receive a
trophy and prize money presented to them at the Southern Cross
Young Achiever Awards gala dinner at Wrest Point in Hobart on
Saturday 17 April 2010.
Nomination forms are available via www.awards Australia.com or by
contacting the Awards Office on (03) 6234 9677 or email tas@awardsaustralia.com
Nominations close Wednesday 9 December 2009.
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For further information contact:
Soniya Fernandez
Spirit of Tasmania, Corporate Communications Department
Tel: 0438 393 898
saf@spiritoftasmania.com.au
