West Wimmera Student Citizenship Awards 2023

Published on 19 December 2023

West Wimmera Shire Council has presented its annual student citizenship awards to three outstanding young people.

Each secondary college in the shire selects its own award recipient using criteria set by Council.

The criteria includes the willingness to accept positions of responsibility and participate in college activities, setting a mature example, and interacting well with staff, peers and younger children. 

The winning students are also willing to assist in tasks that benefit the community, are involved in community activities, and set positive examples regarding sound and responsible attitudes to study.

This year, the award winners were Susan Rowe for Goroke College, Bonnie Gordon for Kaniva College, and Dashel Adams for Edenhope College.

Mayor Tim Meyer presented all three awards this week and said all the recipients were extremely deserving.

He said the Kaniva winner Bonnie continually endeavoured to achieve her best both at school and in the community.

He said the Edenhope winner Dashel was a great role model who helped create a positive and inclusive community.

He said the Goroke winner Susan had an extremely positive attitude towards her studies.

The award consists of a framed certificate and $300 to be used towards future education expenses.

“Council believes it is important to acknowledge and encourage students who strive for excellence,” Cr Meyer said.

“It’s fantastic to see so many young people striving to make a difference in our communities.

“These annual awards are our way of saying ‘well done’.”

Eligible recipients are students undertaking the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) in 2023.