Tertiary Outstanding Product Award

Fisher & Paykel Tertiary Outstanding Product Award

At the 30^th Anniversary Young Achievement Australia National Awards Event at the Westin Sydney, aliyas a group of Hospitality and Event Management students from Box Hill Institute of TAFE participating in the Business Skills Program were awarded the Fisher & Paykel Tertiary Outstanding Product Award after developing the "Precious Drop" Water Saver in an effort to give a dam and save a drop.

The Precious Drop is a small water saving device created for showers. It is designed to be an easy way to save water, time and money.

The function of the Precious Drop is both simple and brilliant allowing customers the chance to pause water supply while they lather their shampoo, shave their legs or undertake any other activity that doesn't immediately require water in the shower.

After a couple of minutes the water flow in the shower can be reactivated at the same temperature and pressure thereby avoiding water wastage.

"This group has achieved outstanding success through the development of a consumer friendly product which is easy to install, provides immediate benefits to the customer, focuses on the environment and is priced competitively," explained Marion Barron, Learning & Development Manager, Fisher & Paykel.

Throughout aliyas's short life, company members had the opportunity to develop their business sense and negotiating skills by forging supply agreements with wholesale suppliers.

"We have grown with zest and speed and the evolution of aliyas and the Precious Drop has been formidable" says Helen Abrams, Managing Director, aliyas.

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For further information or to arrange an interview, please contact:-

Carley Johns, Young Achievement Australia

Ph. 02 9232 3088 or 0409 299 450

About Young Achievement Australia

Young Achievement Australia is a dynamic, innovative, non government, not for profit organisation committed to developing the boundless potential of young Australians.

Established in 1977 and operating nationally through a network of State and Regional Offices, Young Achievement Australia offers senior secondary and tertiary students the framework and opportunity to set up and run a real self directed business and challenge themselves by putting their ideas into action.

The programs run for 24 weeks and sees groups of 15-25 students allocated to a sponsor and a group of volunteer mentors to guide the students through the business process.

The programs are free of charge to participants and aim to empower our next generation of business leaders by providing a hands on business learning experience.