Who will be the big little boss of Melbourne?

From a record number of entries, smashing last year's total, congratulations to our Junior Lord Mayor Competition finalists:

• Alessia Rossello, 10, St Mary's Catholic Primary, Malvern East
• Alicia Gec, 12, Penleigh Grammar, Essendon
• Chris Ji, 12, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary, Sunbury
• Gabrielle Kobayashi-Walsh, 12, Genazzano FCJ College, Kew
• Sophie Williams, 10, Stella Maris Catholic Primary, Point Cook.

They now go before a judging panel this Wednesday, 19 August 2020, for an overall winner – the 2020 Junior Lord Mayor of Melbourne.

Watch the judging and 'swearing in' ceremony LIVE at MelbourneDay.com.au from 10am to 11am – and streaming on YouTube.

The panel of judges includes:

• Lord Mayor Sally Capp
• Channel Nine newsreader Peter Hitchener
• Radio 3AW presenter Denis Walter
• 13cabs head of client services Simon Purssey
• Melbourne Day chairman Campbell Walker.

Thank you to everyone who entered. Thanks also to teachers and parents for encouraging students to enter.

Now in its eighth year thanks to partner 13cabs, the competition aims to raise awareness about Melbourne and our city's Aboriginal history and culture — and instil civic pride by highlighting our journey since being founded in 1835, 185 years ago this 30 August.

His or Her Worship gets to rock mayoral robes and gold chains, perform official and fun duties with Lord Mayor Sally Capp, march in the Moomba Parade and more!

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