Rotary Young Leaders Award (RYLA)
 
Foundations for Young Leaders in Business and the community for young adults 20-28 years
 
Date: 26 June to 3 July 2027
Venue:  Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Website. www.ryla.co.nz – for all information, registration and more
 
A week-long residential course for young adults.
 
 Objectives:
 
1   To further develop the leadership ability and drive of young people who will be the future leaders of our country across the whole spectrum of society
2   By bringing together people who have already demonstrated leadership qualities and who will benefit further from a seminar covering a balanced program of lectures, discussion groups and interaction as well as testing activities over a week-long period.
3   To provide inspiration, information and instruction on subjects of interest and of benefit to young people through various industry leaders and experts on a wide range of topics.
4   To better equip, instruct and encourage promising young people from differing cultures and backgrounds to better serve their community and their country.
5.  To encourage leadership by young people who are ready and enthusiastic to take of the mantle of responsibility
6.  To recognise young people who are providing service to their communities.
7.  Provide award recipients with an experience they truly will never forget. And which may change their lives
 
Application Form:
 
Contacts 2026 - 2027
 
Operations Director:
Todd Hanlon
Phone: 021301351
Rotary Club: Pohutukawa Coast
 
Applications:
Dan Whittaker
Phone: 021 1659339
Email: daniel.whittaker@russellgroup.co.nz
Rotary Club: Pohutukawa Coast
 
District Chair:
Peter Ross
Phone: 0274854572
Rotary Club: Newmarket