ADDISON Lunn is the 2025 winner of the Zonta Club of Port Macquarie’s Young Women in Leadership Award.
The year 12 student from Hastings Secondary College was presented with her award and $500 prize money at a recent dinner with club members.
“Addi has shown leadership qualities from a young age and has been recognised through school, sport, and the wider community,” said Charlotte Gillespie, the club’s Chair of Education Awards.
“She has displayed a quiet, considered way in supporting and leading others.”
Addi will be the Port Macquarie’s club’s nomination for the 2026 Zonta International Young Women in Leadership Award.
The club also awarded runner up prizes to Meredith Davies from MacKillop Senior College, Ava Nolan from St Joseph’s Regional College, and Raylene Cattell from Kempsey High School.
Each received a certificate and a $100 prize.
Club President Elaine Schofield told NOTA she was pleased to receive 12 entrants for the competition in 2025 and looks forward to entries from current year 11 students next year.
Year 11 advisors were thanked for their assistance in bringing the awards to the attention of students.
By Bill HARROW
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