Australian Sail Training Association (AUSTA) - Personal Achievement Awards

Each year since 2001, AUSTA has awarded Personal Achievement Medallion recognising;

· Young persons between the ages of 16 and 23 years who have shown outstanding personal achievement while undertaking a voyage

OR

· Persons of any age who have shown outstanding personal achievement either on board or in support of the Organisation's vessel.

Leeuwin Awards Three Medallions

Recently Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation called for nominations with up to three awards being available for contribution made in 2008. A great number of worthy candidates were highlighted and a team drawn from across the foundation had a tough time making the final selection.

With pride the following people have been awarded the AUSTA Personal Achievement Medallion for their contribution to Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation in 2008.

· Slade Morgan

· Angela Lewis

· Danielle Stephan


Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation's patron, the Governor of Western Australia, Dr Ken Michael has been invited to present these medallions at a ceremony to be held at B Shed aboard Leeuwin II, on Tuesday the 24th of March, 2009, commencing at 11:00.

The governor will also be receiving a donation cheque from Freemasons WA on behalf of Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation during his visit as well having the opportunity to inspect the ship at the start.

Well done to all of the nominations and especially to Slade, Angela and Danielle.