After being honoured with the Sir ‘Weary’ Dunlop award, the group of 12 students took a trip down to Melbourne with state Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland.
Organised through Ms Cleeland’s office, the award is an annual recognition of students across the electorate who demonstrate the attitude and values of local war hero Weary.
The students proved to have demonstrated compassion, humility, friendship, forgiveness, courage, leadership and integrity.
Ms Cleeland said she was proud to welcome the students to parliament.
“I want to congratulate the recipients of the award who joined for a day that included a tour of the MCG, lunch and a tour of parliament, a certificate presentation, photos and more,” Ms Cleeland said.
“These are students who have gone through more hardship than most — yet have continued to demonstrate incredible resilience.”
Students from Benalla to Heathcote were recognised with the award, many of whom were of primary school age.
Recipients of the 2025 Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop award
- Gabriel Mosely from Australian Catholic College, Benalla
- Lincoln Terry from Benalla P-12
- Rose DeFazio from Winton Primary School
- Angus Rowe from Euroa Secondary College
- Hunter O’Bree from Euroa Primary School
- Roxanne Clark from Girgarre Primary School
- Claire Hemming from Nagambie Primary School
- Hunter Friedrich from Avenel Primary School
- Zoe Holden from Longwood Primary School
- Oliver Healy from Broadford Primary School
- Riley Mckenzie from Willowmavin Primary School
- Tom Harris from Holy Rosary, Heathcote
“From overcoming illness and the loss of loved ones, excelling in sport, stepping into leadership roles, achieving academically, or simply being a steadfast friend, each of these students has made an outstanding contribution to both their school and their community,” Ms Cleeland said.
“Some have faced challenges that many adults would struggle with, yet they continue to show remarkable resilience and determination.
“Many of these children may still be in primary school, but their actions speak volumes about the kind of leaders and citizens they will become.”
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