Hume’s emerging leaders were recently celebrated at the second Young Leaders Awards ceremony on Thursday, September 7.
This year, nine bright young achievers were recognised for their important contributions made by being role models for their peers and the community.
Mayor Joseph Haweil congratulated the recipients, and wished them luck at the young leaders workshop later in the month.
“Hume City is in incredibly safe hands thanks to the young locals standing up to be a voice for their generation,” Cr Haweil said.
“The young leaders recognised at these awards have shown that they care not only for their peers but for the future of the community.”
Dozens of nominations were received from proud teachers, coaches, parents and carers, as well as from friends and self-nominations.
The award winners will attend a workshop on September 20, designed to encourage young leaders to understand their leadership capabilities and how to use that to have a positive impact.
The 2023 recipients include Laura Giles, Kiana Mei, Marjorie Falefata, Michaela Bench, Aleyna Ozsoy, Jamil Nabole, Siyoda Jayawardene, Natasha Walker, Victorian Afghan Youth Association and Sarah Hanoona.
