Bert Van Manen (Forde, Liberal Party) | Link to this | Hansard source

Far too often, we hear all the negatives about the youth in our community, but I want to share with the House some great, positive news that has come from the Forde community over the past few weeks. The Beenleigh Yatala Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts a terrific event every year in my electorate—the BYCC Young Business Leaders Program. It showcases some of the brilliant minds and innovative ideas from some of our local schoolkids. The students who attended this year's Young Business Leaders Program presented their ventures, vying for recognition in several categories.

The best showcase award went to Rachel Weisz, a year 9 student at Livingstone college, for her delectable business concept, 'Sweet Delights'. Dekota Henwood, another year 9 student—this time, from Canterbury College—impressed the judges with her most innovative idea, the 'ScrubMEEZE', an ingenious shower accessory. Emily Oliver, a year 11 student at Livingstone college, secured the most viable idea award for her business concept, 'Create Crate'—a subscription box service that caters to seniors and individuals living alone. These were some truly impressive ideas. Year 7 student Bear Newsham from Canterbury College took home the award for best branding for his venture, 'Artbands'. The coveted people's choice award went to Henry Seiler, a year 7 student at Windaroo Valley State High School, for his business idea, 'Gifts That Count'. These people should all be congratulated for their efforts. (Time expired)