Vocational Service is an important mission of Rotary.

Each year the Rotary Club of Melbourne offers a number of awards to reward excellence in education, training, and vocational contributions to our community.

The Rotary Club of Melbourne Young Achievers awards recognise and honour three outstanding young Victorians with an award and a cheque for $1,500.

Awardees are invited to a luncheon meeting where a cheque and a Certificate of Achievement are presented. The awards are expected to be presented in May. Awardees briefly address the Club on their experiences and aspirations.

Who is eligible?

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;

Expressions of interest close end of March annually.

How to nominate

• Nominations may be made online via clicking the Nominate Young Achiever Here button below.
• You will need the following information collated prior to submitting the form:
  • Candidate Details
    • Name
    • Email
    • Phone
    • Address
    • Is the Candidate Aware?
  • Candidate Achievements (max 250 words)
  • Candidate Community Service (max 250 words)
  • Photo of Candidate
  • Candidate's CV (pdf or doc format) 
  • 2 Referees who can attest to the merit of these achievements (1st referee is the nominator)
  • Referee contact details
  • Letter from each referee (pdf or doc format)

Nominate Young Achiever Here

More information and inquires

Enquiries should be directed to the Rotary Club of Melbourne Vocational Service Committee via Contact Us.

Previous Winners of our Young Achiever Award

2024: Wasi Abidi, Emma Amos, Edward Lee

2023: Sebastian Antoine, Sarah Hanoona

2022: Laura McArthur, Joseph Alkarra, Berat Kaya

2021: Hue Man Dang, James Holland

2020: Eangano Singehebhuye, Hiba Abd El Hamid, Olivia Beasley

2019: Isabella Kong, Nick Pearce, Lachie Richardson

2018: Jade Chan, Brigette Duckworth, Kimberly Morgan

2017: Kate Clements, Jasmine Isobe, Larrissa Miller

2016: Tom Burns, Catia Pierotti, Ashleigh Poh

2015: Jason Brouwer, Michael Keem, Erica Tucceri

2014: Sarajane Ting, Christina Jovanovic, Marita Cheng

2013: Sevag Parseghian, Sam Brabham OAM, Tiffany Hunter

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