Macedonian Community of W.A. Inc.

Macedonian Youth Outstanding Achievement Award

Rationale

The Macedonian Community of Western Australia Incorporated (MCWA – Inc) seeks to recognize the outstanding achievements of young people of Macedonian heritage in the academic, sporting or artistic fields.  It is anticipated that winners will serve as role models for other Macedonian children and that the award will encourage excellence and pride among the Macedonian youth of Western Australia.

The Award

The winner(s) of the Macedonian Youth Outstanding Achievement Award will be presented with a voucher to the value of $300 to be spent on items, goods or services that support their field of endeavor.  They will also receive three (3) years Ordinary or Junior membership depending upon their age.   Winners will be invited to attend an Annual General Meeting of the MCWA (Inc) to receive their award.  An invitation may also be extended to winners of this prestigious award to attend a Management Committee meeting (the following year) and comment on their ongoing achievements.

The award requires demonstration of high levels of achievement in the Art, Academe or Sporting arenas.  Examples of the standards of achievement required to qualify for the award include:

·   Outstanding university entrance results (i.e. highest Tertiary Entrance Rank)

·   Completing an undergraduate degree with distinction

·   Representing the State or Nation in individual or team sports

·   Gaining selection into prestigious Acting, Music or Art Academies

·   Other high level or impressive standards of achievement


Application Pre-Conditions

To qualify for the Outstanding Youth Achievement Award, the person must fulfill ALL the following requirements:

· Agree to their nomination

· Have Macedonian heritage

· Be over the age of 16 and under the age of 23 at time of the AGM

· Be nominated by a current Ordinary or Life Member of the MCWA (Inc)

· Include their parent or caregiver’s signature(s) on the application form if they are
  under the age of 18 at the time of their nomination

· Apply for the award within the given time frame.

· Complete the application form and mail it to the MCWA (Inc) on or before
   1st September of each year

 

Click Here for Outstanding Youth Achievement Award Application Form