Long Tan Leadership + Teamwork Awards

The ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards started in 2006 to recognise students who demonstrate leadership and teamwork within both the school and the broader local community. At the same time, they recognise those who display strong values, such as doing one’s best, respect for others and “mateship” ,characteristics that are integral to Australian society.

The awards are an important initiative by the Australian Government in conjunction with the Australian Defence Force designed to encourage senior students – tomorrow’s leaders – to actively participate in the life of their schools and local communities. In 2007 some 2100 schools participated in the awards and almost 5400 students received certificates and cheques. The number of schools participating is over 2350 today with almost 6000 students being recognised.

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At the launch of the ADF Long Tan Leadership & Teamwork awards in 2006, Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Peter Leahy congratulates students from Buckley Park College in Essendon, Victoria. Their School Principal Tony Tartaro introduces the students to General Leahy.

In 2006 the ADF Long Tan Leadership & Teamwork Awards attracted 1750 schools with just under 5000 students receiving awards.

Those students selected as winners highlighted the manner in which young leaders in years 10, 11 and 12 demonstrate the values of leadership, teamwork and community involvement.

The Australian Government, in partnership with school communities, is dedicated to ensuring that these strong values and community spirit do not go unrecognised.