Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland)—At the recent 2021 Hunter Business Awards, Youth Express were recognised and awarded for their Excellence in Community Enterprise for their work finding and facilitating education and employment pathways for at-risk youth in our community. Youth Express have supported young people in the Hunter through a range of programs since 1993. They provide programs for young people to build confidence and skills while also linking them with organisations that recognise their potential as individuals and as future contributors within their organisations. The President of Business Hunter, Mr Tony Rhodes, stated that the award winners should be credited for the advances they have made this year. I wish to add my own particular thanks to Youth Express for continuing to strive during the difficulties of 2021 and the impacts of the pandemic. They remained resolutely focused on their declared aims and worked to place their clients at the centre of their efforts. I congratulate Julie Eldridge and her team upon winning this award, and for being recognised in delivering excellence in their work for the youth of Maitland.