Nominations are now open for the ‘Local Heroes’ Awards that recognise the extraordinary contribution of volunteers, our local heroes, who work tirelessly in our community. Please nominate someone you know who works for our community.
The Awards are open to volunteers living in or active members of a community group based in Tennyson Ward and/or Moorooka Ward in the Brisbane City Council area. The Awards recognise the work of volunteers whose selfless efforts have helped to improve the lives of others and/or those who have helped to build community spirit, resilience and identity in our local area. Up to ten people will be recognised annually.
Nomination forms are available from my office or below and must be submitted by Friday, 6 December 2019. Submit entries to Tennyson.Ward@bcc.qld.gov.au and/or Moorooka.Ward@bcc.qld.gov.au.
Recipients will be announced Sunday, 26 January 2020 at the Australia Day 2020 Pool Party, Oxley Bowls Club, Englefield Rd, Oxley.
Australia Day Community Service Awards 2020 Nomination Form
During the 2019 Awards, Cr Steve Griffiths and I had the honour of presenting the following extremely hardworking community members with their award:
– Kylie Fry – Sherwood Girl Guides
– Nancy Liyou – Pamphlett Sea Scouts, volunteer at Graceville State School and local kindergartens, Community Flood Appeal, Tennyson Residents’ Association, Queensland Youth Orchestra
– Melanie Grodecki – Women’s Legal Service
– Sheryl Dowley – Western Districts Netball Association
– Mark Laidlaw – Kurilpa Scout Group
– Sandra Howard – Sherwood Community Festival
– Geoff Ivett – Sherwood Meals on Wheels
– Stan and Claire Moore – Oxley Neighbourhood Watch, Sherwood Meals on Wheels, Corinda State School P&C
– Craig Williams – Oxley Litter Clean-up Group, Rocks Riverside Parkruns
– Jennifer Bennetts – Boomerang Bags Oxley
– Tim Swifte – Moorooka Lions Club, has assisted countless other community groups
A big thank you to all the volunteers from Club Oxley, Rotary, Lions, Oxley NHW and CWA for helping make the Australia Day Pool Party such a success.