Weary Dunlop winners welcomed to Parliament

Eleven students from across the region have spent the day at the Parliament of Victoria with The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, after being recognised as recipients of the Sir Edward “Weary” Dunlop award.

The Sir Edward Weary Dunlop award, which is organised through Ms Cleeland’s office, is an annual recognition for students across the electorate that demonstrate the attitude and values of local war-hero, “Weary”.

These include compassion, humility, friendship, forgiveness, courage, leadership, and integrity.

Ms Cleeland said she was incredibly proud to welcome the students to Parliament, saying that the future was in good hands.

“I want to congratulate who the recipients of the award who joined for a day that included rock climbing, lunch in our party room, a certificate presentation, photos, and a tour of the Victorian Parliament,” Ms Cleeland said.

“These are students who have gone through more hardship than most – yet have continued to demonstrate incredible resilience.

“Whether it be coming back from illness, participating in sports championships, growing academically, taking on school leadership positions, or just being a great friend to those in need – these kids have all done amazing things.

“Some of the award winners may still be young, but the qualities they have shown proves that our future is in good hands.”

Recipients of the award this year were:

Xavier Berriman (Australian Chirstian College – Benalla)

Dustin Cocks (Avenel Primary School)

Ella Currel (St Patrick’s Kilmore)

Asha Embling (St John’s Euroa)

Brianna Maher (St John’s Euroa)

Estella-Rose Kipping (Euroa Primary School)

Murph Lazenby (Euroa Secondary College)

Charlie Mackrell (St Joseph’s Primary School)

Lori Perry (Nagambie Primary School)

Tammanie Robinson (FCJ College Benalla)

Olivia Williams (Girgarre Primary School)