An inspiring Havelock North student received a prestigious award at the 2013 Foundation for Youth Development (FYD) Excellence Awards.
Robbie Love, 18, walked away with the Sir Edmund Hillary Youth Achievement Award (awarded to a Project K alumni), for demonstrating an exceptional attitude and not letting Asperger Syndrome stop him from achieving remarkable success. The awards were presented at Government House in Auckland on Wednesday night.
Project K is a 14-month programme for selected year 10 students aimed at building their self-efficacy and maximising their potential.
The Havelock North High School student was thrilled to receive the award and explained how much Project K changed his life.
"I am able to achieve things that I once never thought I would be able to achieve," said Robbie. "Project K has helped me view the world differently by presenting opportunities I would not have known about otherwise. My perspective of life has grown and I'm hopeful about what life can offer me as well as recognising that my contribution is important to others."