College students win Long Tan Awards

Students from Brisbane Water Secondary College were among 1897 secondary school students in New South Wales to be rewarded by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for their commitment to leadership and teamwork.

The selected students "consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and teamwork skills through academic excellence, sporting achievements, voluntary work and participation in community initiatives," defence force chief Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston said.

"I congratulate the winners of the 2007 Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards; it's great to see the Australian spirit is alive and well throughout regional NSW and it's important to recognise the great work these students undertake," Air Chief Marshal Houston said.

"It has been exciting to see the unique contribution students are making at their schools and in the wider community.

The ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards were developed to recognise and reward young people for their achievements at school and within their local communities, to "cultivate a strong sense of community spirit".

The Awards were named after the Battle of Long Tan to recognise the traits exhibited in that action, such as determination, mateship, tenacity and compassion and to encourage these qualities among students.

Press release, 16 Oct 2007 Dana Nikanpour, PPR