Winners
Winners – Macarthur 2023

Mia Ransom
Academic (Juniors)
Mia is a top student in her grade. She was highly commended for her writing skills, has won School speech competitions, and has represented her school in many events. She’s a kind and caring student who is passionate about everything she learns and was also a class captain last year.
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Ingleburn

Maliyah Arnold
Academic (Seniors)
Maliyah is a diligent and committed student at Campbelltown Performing Arts High School who has shown exemplary results across all of her academic classes. She placed in the top 3 of all 6 of her year 12 classes receiving 1st place in English Advanced, English Extension, Drama and Ancient History. She is a 2023 school captain.
Sponsored by Marsdens Law Group

Amelia Hilyander
Academic (Special Needs Achievement Award)
Amelia is a very talented child with a few disabilities but very interested in a variety of activities. She excels in completing all her tasks independently at school, always striving to achieve her personal best.
Sponsored by Brooke’s Canteen

Nandan Trivedi
Academic (Special Needs)
Nandan is a student who is currently enrolled in a Kindergarten Support Class at Claymore Public School. He is an exemplary student who always demonstrates the school values of being a safe and respectful learner and follows all class expectations and values before seeking support from a teacher or school learning support officer.
Sponsored by We Are Community

Elliana Wilson
Community Service (Juniors)
At 6, Elliana decided that she wanted to raise money for MS Research which is very close to her family’s hearts. She combined her love of succulents and gardening and started Little Greenthumbs. She propagates, grows and makes gorgeous succulent pots and donates a portion of her profits to MS Research.
Sponsored by Angel Feather Foundation

Laila Butler
Community Service (Seniors Achievement Award)
Laila has been volunteering with We Are Community for the last few years. Although she is only 17, Laila is the Team Leader for their Breakfast Service in Tarmoor. She is a warm and friendly person and has built a fantastic rapport with all those at her breakfast service.
Sponsored by Prezentbox

Ayush Krishna
Community Service (Seniors)
With his kind and caring nature, Ayush likes to help people whenever and wherever he can. He is the youngest helper of the Senior Citizens Society of Australia and was part of a team who went to different flood affected areas to donate food and essentials. Ayush continues to be a key helping hand at the seniors’ charity BBQs.
Sponsored by Rosemeadow Marketplace

Gypsy Lee
Environmental
Gypsy has been fond of nature. She enthusiastically participates in her school Indigenous Clean Up events and excursions where the Aboriginal community and students go out for the day to collect rubbish and teach younger children about preserving the land. Gypsy has lots of animals – 36 to be exact – and she is responsible for their wellbeing.
Sponsored by McDonalds

Luna Fordham-Nagy
Fine Arts (Juniors)
Luna as she is a young, talented and aspiring artist who is an active participant in Campbelltown Art Centre’s Art crew after school classes, school holiday programs and youth art activities. She has won several art awards including the ALAND Art competition for display on the construction site of the old DFO building in Queen Street.
Sponsored by Casey’s Toys

Emmy Gelardi-Bunyi
Fine Arts (Seniors)
Emmy’s paintings are outstanding, but her real interest lies in those fashion sketches that form the blueprint for her unique outfits. Her Italian maternal grandfather was a famous tailor in Milan and Emmy inherited his passion for fashion at a young age. Her motto is anything you believe you can achieve.
Sponsored by Campbelltown Rotary

Maddison Belle Bohar
Fine Arts (Special Needs)
Maddison has always loved drawing and painting and uses her talent for God’s glory. She started a store at school and made little drawings. She was soon getting lots of requests for her artwork, but told her parents that she wouldn’t charge for them because everyone deserved to feel special and be reminded how great they were. And she personalised each one.
Sponsored by Standard 7

Ruby Fagredine
Leadership (Juniors)
At 11, Ruby shows care, respect and inclusivity well beyond her years. As school captain for Narellan Vale Public School, she has gone above and beyond in orientating and settling the new kindy kids into school. She always gets the kids off the ‘buddy bench'(which means they have no one to play with), so they aren’t alone, and always includes the kids from the support unit so they don’t feel left out.
Sponsored by Syed Partners

Tahlia Yule
Leadership (Seniors Achievement Award)
Tahlia has shown dedication and leadership as both a coach and referee in Oztag. She coached the boys under 11s MacArthur Mustangs team in July 2022 for junior state cup in Coffs Harbour. Later this year she will coach two teams for the local Minto competition and take on another state cup team for the girls.
Sponsored by MA Institute of Hair & Beauty

Sakura Murakami
Leadership (Seniors)
On top of her personal performance accomplishments, Sakura volunteers 3 to 5 hours each week in leadership positions with community orchestras in South West Sydney. She is a kind and compassionate leader, inclusive of kids of all abilities and takes time to listen to and learn what works for them.
Sponsored by Quest Apartments Campbelltown

Georgia Potter
Outstanding Employee
Georgia is an employee of Triple T Dance. Her passion for teaching is evident in the way she engages with our students. She goes above and beyond to ensure that her students are getting the best instruction possible, whether that means offering extra support or encouragement, or adapting lessons to better suit their needs.
Sponsored by MWLP


Eli Uluibau
Outstanding Apprentice, Trainee or Vocational student
Eli is undertaking Sports Coaching VET course as part of his HSC and was required to complete work placement as part of this course. His host employer Plus Fitness 24/7 Ingleburn nominated him for the MWLP Student Work Placement Awards, noting that his communication, attitude and competency were exceptional.
Sponsored by MWLP


Amelia Noble-Murray
Performing Arts (Juniors)
At 10, Amelia is a triple threat performer – singer, dancer, actor and instrumentalist. She has just finished working professionally in Joseph and the amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat alongside Paulini and has performed at La Miranda Theatre in Los Angeles. Her TV and film credits include Amazon, ANZ, Steggles, Disney and ABC kids.
Sponsored by Oz Funland


Shay Jensen
Performing Arts (Seniors Achievement Award)
Shay started learning the violin at age 6 when he asked for a violin from Santa for Christmas. He loves performing on the violin and sharing his joy of the instrument with younger children. Shay is an enthusiastic member of the Fishers Ghost Youth Orchestra where he fills the role of Lead Violin and has volunteered to assist with the training band younger members.
Sponsored by Pineapple Marketing & Promotions


Tiana Vella
Performing Arts (Seniors)
Tiana has been dancing since the age of 3 and in 2021 commenced full time studies in dance. Tiana has performed not only in Australia but also across Europe, with a dance troupe which competed at the Prague International Dance Festival. She danced the lead roles in the MYB productions of Swan Lake in 2021, Sleeping Beauty and Don Quixote.
Sponsored by Standard 7


Malik McDonald
Performing Arts (Special Needs)
Malik is an outstanding performer who is a regular member of his school drumming group and has been actively involved in weekly practices. He consistently demonstrates his eagerness to learn and improve, and his commitment to his craft is truly inspiring. His passion for drumming is evident in every performance, and his enthusiasm never wanes.
Sponsored by Petite Papillons Brasserie


Triple T Dance
Performing Arts (Group Achievement Award)
The Triple T Dance team comprises of hardworking and passionate kids ranging in age from 4 to 16 who have a true love for dancing. In the past year, the team has competed in numerous dance competitions and has consistently placed among the top performers. Their dedication to technique, artistry, and collaboration is evident in every performance.
Sponsored by Minto Fast Photos


Macarthur Youth Ballet
Performing Arts (Group)
Macarthur Youth Ballet was formed in 2020 by former ballerina Kayli Valenzisi who recognised the need for local performance opportunities for young dancers. After their last production of Don Quixote, one young dancer was so inspired that he auditioned for the Australian Ballet interstate program and was accepted for 2023, as well as being invited to reprise a role in the recent Australian Ballet production of Don Q at the Sydney Opera House this Easter holidays!
Sponsored by Wakeling Automotive


Jack Jones
Sports (Juniors)
Jack is a very talented sportsman, who will be representing two NSW teams for both Athletics and Indoor Cricket. He also plays outdoor cricket and has helped both his school side St Gregory’s College and Club Side, Ingleburn RSL U13’s to Grand Final victories this year. Jack was also awarded the Player of the Match Medal by the umpires in the grand final.
Sponsored by Wests Group Macarthur


Jasmine Belbin
Sports (Seniors Achievement Award)
Jasmine has played in team sports since she was 5 years old representing herself, her community and her culture proudly. She has participated in numerous winning teams. Most recently, Jasmine has been selected to represent the Under 21st Australian Indigenous Oz tag team in Ireland this coming August.
Sponsored by Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation


Blair Geraghty
Sports (Seniors)
Four times MTA Winner of Australian Kickboxing, Blair proudly represented Australia at the World Kick Boxing 2022 in Italy, where he ranked No.2. Training since the tender age of 5, his other notable titles include NSW Boxing State Champion winner and Siam East Coast Champion.
Sponsored by Wests Group Macarthur


Heidi Lewtchenko
Sports (Special Needs)
At the age of 2, Heidi was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, which effects the function and strength of her left leg. She has always tackled life head on a never let anything hold her back. Since 2021, Heidi holds 7 Little Athletics NSW State Champion titles, along with a multitude of other podium places. She also holds 5 NSW Little Athletics State Records.
Sponsored by Wests Group Macarthur


Tag 20 Team
Sports (Team)
This Tag 20 Team have chalked up some impressive wins including the Indigenous Heritage Shield (Indigenous Australia vs Pacific Nation and NZ Maoris) 2021, 2022 and 2023 in age groups U16s, U19s and Open Womens. They have won the ANZAC Cup representing Australia against New Zealand 2021 and 2023. This team even had 8 girls chosen to represent Australia overseas.
Sponsored by Productivity Bootcamp


Daniya Syed
Technology & Innovation
Daniya has been participating in multiple national and international robotics championships as part of robotics team for past 6 years. She was the Captain of Team Australia and competed at the first global championship, the Robotics Olympics, in Switzerland in October 2022, against 180 nations, bringing home a Silver Medal.
Sponsored by Standard 7


Georgia Potter
The Champion of Champions Award
The judging panel selected Georgia Potter as the young person who had consistently achieved and given her best over a number of categories!
Sponsored by Rainbow Crossing Inc.
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