The House of Representatives honored on Thursday Cypriot student Paraschos Kant, who won the first prize in Commonwealth Essay Competition 2015.
The student was presented with a plaque by the House President Yiannakis Omirou who pointed out that the Commonwealth Contest is the largest and oldest international school contest for students under eighteen.
Kant received his award during a formal ceremony, held recently at Buckingham Palace. Omirou said that this is of particular importance, pointing out that Paraschos` subject was an open letter to world leaders on “Youth versus experience“ and was chosen by an international panel of judges as the best among more than 5,800 entries from six hundred schools from forty-nine member countries and regions of the Commonwealth.
The panel described Paraschos` essay as sophisticated and an intelligent challenge to the leaders of the world.
Omirou went on to say that the House, with the plaque presented to Paraschos, expresses its appreciation and admiration, adding that it is especially gratifying to realize that during the difficult times Cyprus is faced with, the country has young people with intellectual maturity and intelligence who can contribute to a better future.