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Rodney College student Nadine Tupp won the Lions Young Ambassador Contest last month, taking home $1000.
There were 12 candidates from the six colleges in Rodney and Hibiscus Coast.
Mahurangi College student Rory McKay came second and KingsWay School student Emma Mitchell came third. Rodney College’s other candidate, Aimee Stevens, came fourth.
The competition had a three stage process, each being judged by a separate panel. The contenders had to supply CVs, face an interview with a panel of three and deliver a prepared speech.
The competition focused on student leadership and community service. Nadine’s speech on climate change impressed the judges.
Two days later, Nadine spoke at the Zone 5 Rotary Speech Contest which involved a seven minute prepared speech and a two minute impromptu speech on whether the NZ flag should be changed.
Nadine won and was awarded a $100 book voucher and will compete in the final in Whangarei on September 23.
