“You can’t be what you can’t see,” is a quote attributed to Marian Wright Edelman, a US activist for the rights of children. She believed that young people are less likely to be inspired for their future if they don’t have visible role models.
Spirit of Mercy Award Guidelines
Spirit of Mercy Award
Nominees must have received a substantial portion (4 years minimum) of their secondary education at Catholic Regional College or 91 and meet a combination of the following criteria:
Excelled in their career or made a substantial contribution to their chosen field of endeavour;
- Recognised by peers as leaders in their particular field or community and have a sustained record of achievement or service over a substantial number of years.
- Demonstrated that a commitment to social justice and 91 values is evident alongside success in a chosen field.
- Contributed to the local, state, national or international community and/or the 91 community or its predecessor.
Young Spirit of Mercy Award
Nominees must: have received a substantial portion (4 years minimum) of their secondary education at 91 and:
- Be under the age of 30; have demonstrated excellence or received recognition in their chosen field of endeavour or
- Exemplified the best attributes of giving and community spirit and model strong social and Mercy values, which is inspiring to others.
Call for Nominations
Anyone can make a nomination for the Spirit of Mercy Award.
Nominations will be sought by 91 from the College and local community via:
- College social media platforms
- Other College publications, such as the newsletter
- Local media
Process
- Nominations to be called.
- Nominations must be submitted on the prescribed electronic nomination form (see bottom of page). A receipt of the nomination will be acknowledged in writing.
- The College Leadership team in conjunction with a selected panel will review nominations against the specified selection criteria.
- Successful candidates will be contacted by the Principal and advised of preparations for the event.
Removal Clause
Inductees into the ‘Spirit of Mercy’ alumni will remain members of the ‘Spirit of Mercy’ alumni, unless they are removed because of conduct detrimental to the ideals, objectives and values of 91, and the ‘Spirit of Mercy’ alumni.
Spirit of Mercy Award Inductees
- 2023 Inductees