In their second task, 24 young leaders had to plan and host a cultural themed event at The Melbourne Hotel to raise funds and awareness for Opportunity International.
Fundraising event at the Old Melbourne Hotel
With only 48 hours up their sleeves, the contestants pulled off an amazing evening of performance, auctions and speeches raising over $18,000 for the charity.
Contestant Adele Pisano
The contestants arranged for an array of auction items ranging from some 2 night getaways to designer jewelry, signed memorabilia and everything in between. The auctioneer, Terry Harding pumped up the crowd and everything was sold.
The crowd of over 50 people also enjoyed a cultural delight of singers and dancers from the countries that Opportunity International supports.
Task two is now done and all involved couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.
The remaining twelve contestants are now working on the problem of developing up sustainable living communities in the Pilbara and other remote areas. They have been told to front up for judging tomorrow afternoon with their passport and a bag packed. The results will be announced during a networking event at Westpac in St Georges Terrace tomorrow evening. The four chosen finalists wont be going home that night, they’ll be heading straight for the airport and on to the next incredible international final task!
Don’t miss the outcome of this when the exhausted finalists face the judges next Monday midday at the Hyatt in Perth. Tickets are available but numbers are limited for this truly impressive event. For further information, visit wa.australianbusinessicon.com/final-event/
