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2012 recipient, Jason Wei, with Andrew Burgess, Deloittes, Louise Moore, Principal, Glendowie Collge and President Miles Cain, Rotary Club of St Johns Inc.
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Background - Peter McKenzie was a much respected member of the Rotary Club St Johns and to mark his untimely death in 1996, the Club resolved to establish a memorial fund to pay tribute to Peter's life and his work. Peter was a Partner in the international accounting firm Deloittes Touche Tohmatsu and his former Partners agreed to contribute to this award. Peter also had a close association with the Lion Nathan Corporation and the Lion Foundation agreed to contribute funds towards the establishment of the award. Each of the above parties, namely Deloittes, Lion Charitable Trust and the Rotary Club of St Johns have contributed the sum of $5,000.00
Selection Criteria - After consulting the Principal of Glendowie College it was decided that the selection criteria for a successful recipient of the award (of which there shall be one each year) are the following:
1. Persons who have had all their schooling in New Zealand and who are currently attending Glendowie College and aged between 16 -18 years.
2. Potential candidates are persons intending to pursue a career in accountancy and who, but for receipt of the award, might have difficulty in pursuing that field of endeavour.
3. Persons who are of good character and repute and who have shown commitment to the community or who have the potential to do so.
4. The Rotary Club of St Johns will select a candidate in each year upon the recommendation of the Principal of Glendowie College.
Jason Wei, this year’s recipient, very accomplished academically, school dux, musician, 4 handicap golfer and aspiring Rotarian. Jason thanked the club for all that Rotary does in the community and expressed his appreciation for the scholarship received .
