Draft:Bart Turgoose

About
Bart Turgoose is a active community advocate with a interest in politics and youth issues in Horsham, Victoria.

Bart has a commitment to serving the community through various committee roles. He is actively involved in various committees across the Wimmera, he has become an influential young figure in shaping the region's future. His passion for community development has driven him to dedicate his time and efforts to initiatives that focus on putting Horsham on the map.

Bart has also expressed an interest to stand in local government as a candidate in the next elections.

Awards
Bart has won a number of awards, including Young Citizen of the Year in Horsham 2021, Young Legend of Victoria 2021, Young Legend of Australia 2022 , the winner of Wimmera Agricultural Shows Association Junior Show Ambassador and also a finalist at the state level. He has also been a finalist in a number of Prime 7 Young Achiever Awards.

Work and Volunteering
As per Bart's LinkedIn profile, Bart is currently the Chairman of the Horsham Fishing Competition, Vice President and State Councillor of the Lowan National Party AEDC, a Director on the Wimmera Football Netball League Board, a committee member of Natimuk & District Field and Game.

Bart has worked in many public facing retail roles in Horsham, but has most recently worked for Buloke Shire Council in a Media and Communications Role, and the Parliament of Victoria as a [https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/about/careers/electorate-officers/#:~:text=The%20role%20of%20an%20Electorate,proper%20performance%20of%20their%20duties. Electorate Officer].