Students receive leadership and teamwork awards

Two students from Brisbane Water Secondary College were awarded an Australian Defence Force (ADF) Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award for 2013 at the school's award ceremony on Monday, December 16.

Year 10 student Indigo Verhoeven and Year 12 student leisha Ford were two of 1199 NSW students to receive the award.

Head of Cadet, Reserve and Employer Support Division Major General Paul Brereton congratulated the students and said to have so many young Australians recognised by their schools for contributing to their local community and demonstrating leadership qualities is outstanding.

Students in Years 10 and 12 were recognised with awards of $250 and $550 respectively, along with a certificate of merit designed to highlight the achievements of these young leaders.

The Awards began in 2006 and seek to encourage leadership and teamwork among school-aged students as integral parts of their personal development and their contribution towards enhancing community spirit within both the school and the broader community.

The awards also seek to raise the awareness of the ADF throughout the Australian community, and the value that we place on positive leadership and effective teamwork within the ADF.

The 2013 Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards have seen 3506 students from technical colleges, high schools and education centres, around Australia, receive this annual commendation.

"This year, as with previous years, we have seen an enthusiastic response from secondary colleges across the country," said Major General Brereton.

"To be able to commend the efforts of exceptional young Australians through this award is fantastic," he said.

Media release, 12 Dec 2013

Annie Field, Progressive PR