Vote for Pride of Australia Inspiration medallist in People’s Choice Award
PRIDE of Australia medal winner Graeme Faulkner is a quiet achiever – now you can recognise his work.
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IT is not unusual for Graeme Faulkner to spend 20 hours a day helping others learn LEGO robotics. Free of charge.
Not that you’d ever hear about it. Graeme is reluctant to take any credit or seek recognition for his efforts, much preferring to operate quietly, without fuss.
The retired PhD engineer/psychologist has spent the past 12 years providing free online tutorials (he refuses any requests for advertising), offers his voluntary service to primary schools and for school children right across the state, and has encouraged many pupils to pursue the field of robotics.
Graeme was presented with the Inspiration medal at the Pride of Australia Tasmanian awards.
You have the chance to vote for Graeme in the national People’s Choice Award.
Visit www.themercury.com.au/prideofaustralia and then share your vote via the social media prompts, and nominate a friend to vote too!
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