Awards shine the spotlight on young leaders
2011 Leadership Award
Young community and business leaders have the opportunity to win $10,000 to help develop their careers, by entering the University of Newcastle Leadership Award.
The Leadership Award is for people aged between 25 to 39 years, who live and work in the Central Coast, Hunter and Mid-North Coast regions.
The presentation of the Award will be made at the Chancellor's Dinner on Thursday 21 July 2011.
“Today’s young leaders are the key to a strong future for our region. This is why investing in our young people today is vital for the community to reap rewards tomorrow,” University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nicholas Saunders, said.
“Nominees for the University of Newcastle Leadership Awards need to demonstrate initiative, creativity and dedication in both their professional career and community life.”
The University of Newcastle Leadership Award is a partnership between the University and FordComm.
Meet the 2011 Leadership Award Finalists!
On behalf of the University of Newcastle, we would like to congratulate the 2011 Leadership Award Finalists.
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Ms Mary-Louise Clifford From the Central Coast, Mary-Louise is also the Business Manager for the Oakdowns Early Learning Centre located in Hobart, Tasmania. Mary-Louise is a passionate advocate for families, equality and children and believes her leadership role lies in educating the community about representation, equity and the importance of early childhood education.
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Trudi McCaul Her programs have been adapted to community based programs and residential aged care across New South Wales. |
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Professor Philip Morgan Philip’s vision for 2020 is a healthier Hunter community – physically and mentally. Access to quality education, gender equality and physical activity are his vehicles for contributing to this area of change – his passion is contagious. His work has had a major impact on community health, demonstrating that evidence-based programs can make a difference in the community by reducing the burden of disease and improving the quality of life of families. |
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Roderick Smith Rod is the Director and Chairperson of Renew Newcastle. He is a dedicated advocate of the organisation promoting urban renewal in Newcastle through the creative arts and small businesses. In addition to his voluntary involvement with Renew Newcastle - Rod has successfully incorporated his own legal practice and released an album! |
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Hugh Thomson Hugh’s contribution to the Hunter community is diverse – from building youth leadership in community service programs, to sport and politics in the Hunter. Hugh started the innovative ‘Hunter Live’ Network; plays basketball for the Newcastle Hunters - mentoring high-school age squad members in the ABA Ambassador Program and as President of the Liberal Party in Newcastle headed the history making team at the State election. |
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Rebecca Wilson Rebecca is the Chair of Hunter Medical Research Institute’s (HMRI) PULSE committee that organises and hosts innovative and affordable events to raise money for HMRI early career health and medical researchers. Active in her role at Newcastle airport, Rebecca was the recipient of the 2010 ‘Young Achiever in Tourism” awarded by a regional tourism body. |
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