District Youth Officer Lion Ian Constable and Peace Poster Officer Lion Derek Rutter ran a successful day at the Holiday Inn, The District Finals of the Young Ambassador of the 21st Century and Peace Poster competition were judged by separate teams of Judges, the Youth Award by impartial non Lions, the Peace Poster by the District Governor, his Lady and today Sue Rutter
District Governor Lion John with Lion Ian, the Judges and two candidates, Jade Hurrell Sponsored by Great Yarmouth Lions Club and Michael Downing Sponsored by Clacton on Sea Lions
Jade & Michael made their presentations behind closed doors whilst the Peace Poster was selected from 12 entries by 9 Lions Clubs. In all over 1200 were judged by the 9 clubs for entry in the District Final
…in no particular order!
And the 1st 2nd & 3rd selected by the judges
Were
The Winner from Rayleigh Lions Club – Amy Lambert a pupil at the Deanes School
After Lunch the Chair of the Young Ambassador Panel announced that Michael was the victor..
District Governor Lion John congratulates and :
Michael receives the District Plaque from Last Years Young Ambassador.
Lion John also congratulated Jade – there are only winners in The Young Ambassador competition, Jade is one too.
The last act! The Young Ambassador Club shield presented to Clacton on Sea Lions – to keep safe until next year.
Well maybe not the last act: “I have to do everything” Lion Derek packs away the display boards, and is already preparing the way for next year....