The Footscray Lions Club is calling on young people from across the western suburbs to enter its annual Youth of the Year competition.
The competition is open to young people aged between 15 and 19 years-old who are in years 10 to 12 in high school.
Students who either live or study in the western suburbs are eligible, with entries closing at the end of the current school term on September 19.
Footscray Lions Club secretary Vanessa Black, said there were a variety of benefits for young people who entered the competition.
“It’s a good experience for confidence building and skills and development building,” said Ms Black who is also the competition coordinator.
“It looks good on your resume for university or work and it’s great for meeting other students and networking and making connections.”
Ms Black said the competition was essentially a leadership development program split into two sections: the application and interview section and a public speaking event.
“The application focuses on initiatives inside and outside school which are things like sporting achievements, academic achievements, cultural and community involvements,” she said.
“The public speaking event is where students do a prepared speech of their choice for between four and five minutes and answer two impromptu questions as well.”
A maximum of five students can enter, with the winner advancing to a regional competition and then potentially state and national competitions.
Those who are interested in entering are urged to contact Vanessa Black at: vanessajaneblack@gmail.com or call 0403317577.
