Peter Westblade Scholarship winners announced
26/4/2017
The 2017 winners of the Peter Westblade Scholarship have been announced. The was Scholarship is set up to champion practical skills needed in the sheep and wool industry and helps to provide hands-on experience to young people aiming for careers in the sector.
The Peter Westblade Scholarship was set up to champion practical skills needed in the sheep and wool industry and helps to provide hands-on experience to young people aiming for careers in the sector.Now in it's sixth year the scholarship is open to applicants aged 18 - 30 and is set up to honour the late Peter Westblade, who passed away in 2008. Peter was a visionary of the industry, embodying compassion and devotion to a cause. He had a passion for breeding profitable sheep and was a strong supporter of young people interested in agriculture.
The six finalists attended the 2017 Peter Westblade Memorial Merino Challenge Shearing on April 6 and 7 held at North Wagga TAFE.
The finalists from around the country were; Emma McCrabb, of Hay, Sally Smyth, of Broken Hill, Joe Walden of Yass, Rachael Gawne and Jodi Davis both from Wagga, and Harrison Mulquiny of Wooroonook were chosen from a strong group of applicants.
The 2017 recipients are Harrison Mulquniy & Rachael Gawne and they will share the $10,000 support towards their further studies.
For more information regarding the Scholarship visit the Peter Westblade Scholarship Website.
