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The response of young people to The President's Award illustrates
not only the great wealth of ingenuity and talent which they have
to offer, but, more importantly, their tremendous willingness to
explore and expand their abilities in a positive and constructive
way.
The work of The President's Award Leaders, PALS, in encouraging
and motivating young people to achieve their full potential is central
to the success of the Award programme. Quite often, through family
circumstance, low self-esteem, lack of encouragement, shyness or
lack of confidence, many young people never reach their potential
and never quite rise to the many challenges and opportunities that
life can throw their way. Through your work as Leaders, you are
facilitating them in taking that initial step, which for many can
be a daunting and frightening leap.
I commend all concerned with the Award, both participants and PALS,
for your hard work and for your dedication to the very spirit of
what the Award is about, and I wish you every success in your future
endeavour.
Mary McAleese
PATRON
Uachtarán na hÉireann
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