Nominate a Douglas Shire great today
TIMELY THANKS
Every community has them – those locally minded and driven locals who continue to work tirelessly and quietly all because they simply do what has to be done because they love where they live.
Now, the time has come to dutifully thank and reward those who deserve a pat on the back by nominating them for a Queensland Greats award.
Nominations are open across three categories—individual, institution and posthumous.
“Our Queensland Greats have shown long-term commitment to developing our great State, often demonstrating courage, innovation or resilience,” the Premier said.
“This is an opportunity for Queenslanders to take a moment to look around them and recognise those who have helped to improve their community and make Queensland an even better place to live."
The 2022 Queensland Greats recipients included cricketer and youth and multicultural advocate Usman Khawaja, burns treatment pioneer Professor Peter Timms, First Nations health and human rights advocate Professor Gracelyn Smallwood AM, and the Queensland Museum Network.
“I encourage Queenslanders to celebrate the individuals and institutions who have shaped their world, and nominate a Queensland Great today,” the Premier said.
“Since the awards’ inception in 2001, 115 individuals, 18 institutions and eight posthumous recipients have been honoured as Queensland Greats across the fields of business, science, health, education, Indigenous affairs, sport, arts, conservation, community and philanthropy.”
Nominations for the 2023 Queensland Greats Awards close at 5pm, Friday 17 February 2023.
Recipients will be announced in June 2023 and honoured with commemorative plaques displayed at Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane.
For more information about the Queensland Greats Awards and to submit a nomination for the 2023 Awards visit qld.gov.au/qldgreats.