Oasis Magazine - Cairns & Tropical North Queensland Issue 21 - Dec|Jan 2018 | Page 69

“ANNUALLY THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES $60,000 TOWARDS AWARDS, COMPETITIONS AND BURSARIES AND WE ARE VERY PROUD OF THAT.” Angela Toppin, Chairperson of the Business Liaison Association IT’S TIME TO BE REWARDED THE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AWARDS And in the following week another annual highlight occurred, the Design and Technology Teachers Association Awards, short DATTA Awards. Students from Secondary Schools throughout Far North Queensland have entered this exciting competition, which gives them the opportunity to demonstrate not only their technical knowledge, but also their very creative skills. The judges were most impressed with the standard of work. Almost 100 students were recognised at the Presentation of Awards. It has been pleasing to see the steady increase of female students entering the competition in a traditionally male dominated area. Little rest for the Business Liaison Association, as they are now getting ready for the Annual Awards Presentation Function, on the 29th of November, to recognise the achievements of secondary school students for 22 Award Categories. All Awards are sponsored and presented by local industry groups. Angela Toppin, Chairperson of the Business Liaison Association, commends students and business sponsors for supporting the youth of Far North Qld. “Annually the Association provides $60, 000 towards Awards, Competitions and Bursaries and we are very proud of that.” We couldn’t do what we do without the g enerous support of our sponsors. PARTNER PREMIUM PLATINUM GOLD Issue 21 | 69