Scouts Australia Wins ANZAC Award

By: Bogan

Congratulations to all...

The ANZAC Peace Prize, announced annually, is awarded by the RSL to ‘recognise any outstanding effort by an Australian citizen who has promoted the concept of international understanding and who, in so doing, has made a contribution to world peace.’

The RSL ANZAC Awards Committee has awarded the 2008 ANZAC Peace Prize to Scouts Australia.  2008 is the Year of the Scout and marks the centenary of Scouting in Australia.  The award of the ANZAC Peace Prize recognises the part that Scouting has played in the development of two million Australians over the past 100 years, both as individuals and as citizens.  Today young men and women, boys and girls, continue to enjoy the benefits of belonging to the largest youth movement in the world, with more than 28 million members in 155 countries.  International Scout Jamborees, whether they have been held in Australia or in other countries, have brought young people and their leaders together from all parts of the world, regardless of nationality, creed or religion.  The friendships thus established have made a significant contribution to international goodwill and understanding, and to world peace.

On behalf of the RSL National Executive and Members, Major General Crews has extended his congratulations to the Award recipients.  In doing so, Major General Crews has added; ‘the award recipients exemplify the Spirit of ANZAC within the community through their dedication and commitment to the benefit of others.’

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