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2019 Young Cyclist Assistance – nominations now open!

December 5, 2019Blog

Nominations are STILL OPEN

– we’ve extended the close date till 1159pm 12th January, 2020 AEDT.

We’re proud to announce the 2019 Mark Gunter Photographer of the Year Awards will support up to 2 young cyclists with AUD$1,000 of financial assistance each to help them in their development.

This cause was close to Mark’s heart. He loved to see young cyclists develop – from behind the lens – through the ranks of cycling; from local, through juniors, at state level, to national series, and onto development teams, and through to the Pro Tour teams.

Mark was fortunate to witness their growth, their strength, their ability to move forward after the setbacks or accidents, and their passion and determination, and their will to succeed. Cycling can often be a self funded sport, and it’s a hard slog to manage training, events, good nutrition with school, uni and part time work, and a bit of help from Mum and Dad. That’s how the Young Cyclist Assistance can help – with AUD$1,000 to take some of the financial pressure off.

Nominations for Young Cyclist Assistance from the 2019 Mark Gunter Photographer of the Year Awards are open.

HOW TO QUALIFY

To qualify for one of up to two AUD$1,000 Young Cyclist Assistance packages, you need to;

be a cyclist 23 years old or younger
be living anywhere in the world
be competing in road cycling, track, or cycle cross events
be competing locally, nationally, or internationally
who need $1,000 financial assistance to help enable a step in your progress as a cyclist
Nominations are STILL OPEN – we’ve extended the close date till 1159pm 12th January, 2020 AEDT.
Up to two Young Cyclists each receiving AUD$1,000 will be announced 13th January, 2020. (Maybe a little later now, since we’ve extended the deadline till 12th Jan.)
NOMINATIONS EXTENDED TILL 12th JAN – there’s still time to nominate yourself or someone you know.

HOW TO NOMINATE

To be awarded one of up to two AUD$1,000 Young Cyclist Assistance packages, all you need to do is;

tell your story (eg; tell us about you, your career so far, who has influenced you etc)
say specifically what the money will be used for and how it will enable a tangible step in your career (eg: a new bike, an airline ticket to a race, etc)
tell us why you are deserving of the financial assistance
you can nominate yourself or someone else can nominate you
send a video (max 3 minutes) explaining your story
email your entry to photoawards@cyclingtips.com.au

NOMINATIONS EXTENDED TILL 12TH JANUARY

JUDGING PANEL

This year we’ll be announcing the third and independent judge very soon – it will be someone very well known.

The selection of the 2019 Young Cyclist Assistance recipients involves;

each individual nomination to be considered in depth
a shortlist of nominations will be evaluated by Leeanne Gatien (Mark Gunter’s wife) and Wade Wallace (founder and Director of CyclingTips.com) and our independent Judge
then collectively up to two of the most deserving Young Cyclists for 2019 will be chosen by our independent Judge

Yes it is a somewhat subjective process, but it will be a fair one, and I know that we will select cyclists that Mark would have wanted to see the money go to.

Good luck to all our Young Cyclists and we wish you well in your careers.

GIVING BACK

Mark wanted to give back to the cycling community. And even now that he’s gone, these awards help enable this vision of his. There is still time to donate to help fund cancer research. We have partnered with Tour de Cure and you can help by donating directly. Thank YOU.