Entries close midnight next Monday, 10 August 2020.
It's free and open to Victorian students in Grades 4, 5 or 6 (or aged 9 to 13).
Now in its eighth year thanks to 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 on 30 August 1835.
From several finalists, an overall winner is chosen.
His or Her Worship gets to rock mayoral robes and gold chains, add "2020 Junior Lord Mayor of Melbourne" to their CV, perform official and fun duties with Lord Mayor Sally Capp, march in the Moomba
Parade and more!
Need to know:
Competition closes: midnight Monday, 10 August 2020
Finalists announced: 13 August 2020
Judging and winner chosen: 19 August 2020
Coronavirus advisory: Because of state-wide restrictions, judging will be via video conferencing.