YOUNG AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR

Anna Bown
1994 Award

Academic Excellence

Hobart-born Bown was selected in 1993 to join the team representing Australia at the International Biology Olympiad in Holland. She competed against students from 16 countries to win the individual gold medal and, with other members of the team, the silver medal behind China. She has won a number of other academic awards and is also a talented sports person and musician.

Commonwealth Bank Australian Youth Forum Department of Health and Aging Department of Immigration and Citizenship ABC TV Fairfax Media Limited Qantas Holiday Inn ABC Local Radio SBS