The entries in the National level competition were of a very high standard and the judging panel was very impressed with all the entries. On the judging panel was Malcolm Groom, Past President of the APF, John Vassallo, State Youth Officer for the ACT, Tony Shields from APTA, Marg Towt, Manager of Australia Post’s Stamp Design Unit and Linda Lee, (Convenor).  Left: APF President, John MacDonnell and retiring APF Youth Development Officer, Linda Lee admire Benjamin Kwan's entry.  

Stamp Design - 13 Years and Under

Stamp Design - 14 to 17 Years

 
Isabella Ji with proud parents showing her medal & Certificate.

State Finalists in the 3 Page Project Competition

Three Page Project - 14 to 17 Years

The three first prize winners have been invited to visit the 2001 Centennial Stampshow at Brisbane to receive their awards. Return travel expenses and one night’s accommodation will be paid for the prizewinner and one chaperone to attend the show and receive the award. Australia Post and the APF have donated travel and accommodation expenses. The award is an APF medal.

The second prize winners each receive a $100 voucher to spend at APTA stamp dealers. The third prize winners will each receive a $75 voucher to spend at an APTA stamp dealers. The vouchers have been donated by the Australasian Philatelic Traders’ Association (APTA) and will remain current for twelve months.

The APF congratulates all the winners and participants on a tremendous efforts. A special vote of thanks must be extended to all State and Territory Youth Officers and Youth Leaders for achieving such overwhelming support in the competition.

Stamp Design - 13 Years and Under

Stamp Design - 14 to 17 Years

Three Page Project - 14 to 17 Years