Selection Criteria - Young Achievers Award

Each year, the Rotary Club of Melbourne recognises and honours outstanding three young achievers with an award and a cheque for $1,000. 

Awardees are invited to a luncheon meeting where the recipients are presented with a cheque and a Certificate of Achievement.  Awardees are invited to briefly address the Club on their experiences and aspirations.

The following criteria are considered when deciding the successful recipient:

* candidate must be between 18 and 26 years of age;

* candidate must have demonstrated outstanding success in vocational training, academic, sporting, artistic or business pursuits;

* candidate must have also made a significant contribution in the form of service to the community;

Closing date for receipt of expressions of interest: 26th January each year.

To view a synopsis of the 2014 recipients can be viewed by clicking here.

To view the list of all Young Achiever Award recipients please click here.

In the past, Awards awards have also been made to Trainees focussed on trades and technical vocations.  In 2013, both groups were included in the Young Achievers Awards. 

To view the list of past receipients of the Trainee Awards, please click here.

If you, or someone that you know, appears to fulfil the abovementioned criteria, and would like the Club to consider you/them for this award, please complete the Electronic Expression of Interest Form by clicking here.