Gore Youth Awards

Congratulations to all the students who were nominated for a Gore Youth Award this year.  These awards are about young people in the community, aged between 12 years and 24 years, who aren't typically recognised by mainstream award ceremonies.  The Guest MC and Speaker was double gold medallist Paralympian Blade Runner Liam Malone, who delivered an inspiring speech.
Well done to the following students:
Blue Light Leadership Award - Junior
Winner - Lucy Swain
Runner-up - Emily Chamberlain
Community Networking Trust Inclusion and Diversity Award
Winner - St Peter’s College Kapa Haka group
Winner - Thomas and Samuel McKenzie/ Thea and Lauryn Pinckney
Working for Youth Award
Winner - Svetlana McGregor
Runner up - Tom Dennison
McDonough Contracting Outstanding Youth Champion Award
Winner - Freya Bools
Workplace Safety Southland Non-Conformist Award - Junior
Winner - Seba Metzler
Runner-up - Taylah Friend
Highly Commended - Tom Terry
Soroptimist International of Gore Overcomers Award
Runner-up - Teegan Hall
Gore and Districts Council Junior Supreme Award
Winner - Lucy Swain