Wednesday May 27th 2009
ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards
Sound Bites and qualifying questions
All Quotes are provided by Group Captain Ken Given, Project Manager for the ADF Long Tan Leadership and
Teamwork Awards
Today, the Australian Defence Force launched the ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards and
according to Ken Given, Project Manager for the awards, they are expecting a huge response:
“Last year we handed out almost 6,000 awards to students at over 2,300 schools right across Australia.
“We are expecting excellent results again especially from the local community as there were many schools from
this area that signed up last year. The result was that a large number of local students were rewarded for their
hard work.”
What are the ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards?
“The Awards started in 2006 and aim to recognise secondary school students who demonstrate leadership and
teamwork within both the school and the broader local community.
At the same time, they recognise students who display strong values, such as doing one’s best, respect for others
and “mateship”, values that are integral to Australian society.”
What’s the benefit of our local schools offering the ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards to their
students?
“The ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards provide an opportunity for the school and local community
to recognise students who give a lot of their time and effort to worthwhile organizations and support community
based projects.
“It offers the chance to say thanks to the students for their hard work.
How will students be recognised?
Each school may select one student from each of Years 10, 11 and 12 to receive an award.
Students in years 10, 11 and 12 will be recognised with awards of $100, $250 and $500 respectively, along with a
certificate of merit.
How can students and schools find out more information?
There is also a dedicated call centre for schools at 1 300 651 807
The Awards are open now and applications will close on Monday 29 June 2009
Media contacts:
Darren Saffin 0411 089 209 or Darren.saffin@gpyr.com.au
Jodie Artis 0414 699 186 or Jodie.artis@gpyr.com.au
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