BRUCE MCLAREN’S GEORGIA WINS CASHIN SCHOLARSHIP

This year’s winner of the Cashin Scholarship went to Bruce McLaren’s receptionist Georgia Taylor.

The 19-year-old Aucklander is about to embark on her third year of a Bachelor in Primary Education and said the $5,000 scholarship money will make ‘a lot of difference’ to her.

She believes part of the reason for her success was how closely her values and goals align with those of the late Mike Cashin, who was a Ryman director at the time of his death in 2010.

The Cashin Scholarship was set up in 2012 in Mike’s memory and each year his family select the winner for the $5,000 award.

“I always knew I wanted to be a teacher someday,” says Georgia, who is following in her mother’s footsteps.

“It’s really important to me to be part of inspiring the next generation.

“With Mike Cashin believing strongly in the purpose of education and wanting to support people, it made me think this scholarship would be well suited for me.”

It’s not just university that has taught Georgia a thing or two.

She has been a loyal worker at Bruce McLaren since she was 15; “A lot of empathy is needed in this job, and patience, and also you need initiative and to be able to think on your feet.”

Bruce McLaren Village Manager Chantelle Hand said the whole team was delighted to hear that Georgia had won the award.

“Georgia has been a loyal… and integral part of the Bruce McLaren family for four years. We are so thrilled she has received this award,” Chantelle said.

Pictured: Bruce McLaren Receptionist Georgia Taylor is delighted to win the Cashin Scholarship which will make a difference in her studies.