Member for Cook, Jason O'Brien MP, is urging people to loudly and proudly call attention to those special individuals who make a difference in our local area.

Nominations in this year's Queensland Regional Achievement & Community Awards close on 3 September.

"The program is about recognising our hardworking community leaders who are making a valuable contribution to the Far North." Mr O'Brien said.   

"We should be proud of their achievements. These Awards provide a great platform for the whole community to celebrate these achievers successes and I urge you to nominate anyone you think deserves recognition".

Nominations are now open in the following categories:

- The Salvation Army Employment Plus Employment and Training Award
- The Coffee Club Arts and Culture Award
- The Clark Rubber Regional Service Award
- The Peabody Environment and Landcare Award
- The Kleenheat Gas Community of the Year Award

There is the opportunity to win a share in a $10,000 Commonwealth Bank AwardSaver accounts or Television Air Time Prize Packages on WIN Television.   

All category winners will also receive a magnificent hand crafted glass trophy.

The Queensland Regional Achievement & Community Awards are proudly presented by WIN Television and supported by the Commonwealth Bank, Queensland Country Life and the Queensland Government.   

For more information or nomination forms, please contact the Awards Office on 1300 735 445 or visit the website.