MEDIA STATEMENT: Huge interest calling out our Local Legends for Queensland Day

Huge interest calling out our Local Legends for Queensland Day  

• Hundreds of quiet achievers are already in the running to be awarded Queensland Day Local Legend. 
• Volunteers, youth workers, lifesavers, charity workers are among those being nominated.  
• Nominations still open to recognise those who embody Queensland’s spirit and values.  

More than 700 nominations have been received as Queenslanders rush to applaud their mates, neighbours, co-workers, volunteers and Good Samaritans as Local Legends. 

The nominees have been recognised as part of the Queensland Day Local Legend awards which celebrate the quiet achievers who go above and beyond to volunteer and serve their community. 

Since kicking off the search for Local Legends who embody the spirit of the State on 16 May, there’s been 720 nominations submitted.  

These include surf lifesavers, Rural Fire Service volunteers, foster carers, youth workers, P&C school committee members, homeless workers, wildlife carers, charity workers and natural disaster clean-up volunteers. 

Nominations are still rolling in and have been extended to close on Monday 2 June with winners announced on Queensland Day, Friday 6 June. 

Local Legend Award recipients will receive a certificate presented by the Premier at the Dolphins-Dragons NRL clash at Suncorp Stadium on Queensland Day, as well as a pack of limited edition ‘Local Legend’ ginger beer made by Bundaberg Brewed Drinks.   

The Queensland Day website has also seen almost 30,000 responses in the All The Best campaign with people voting across the State for their favourite beaches, pubs, events, banh mi, ice creams, cafes, attractions and many more. 

Premier David Crisafulli said the strong response highlighted the quality of Queensland’s greatest.  

“These are the Queenslanders who go above and beyond, often quiet achievers making their town or city a better place without asking for credit,” Premier Crisafulli said.   

“From remote graziers to clubbies on the beach, and youth workers on the streets, nurses in hospitals and endangered wildlife carers, these are the people striving to make their community better, safer and more connected.” 

Nominations can be made at www.qld.gov.au/qldday, and close at 11.59pm on Monday 2 June.  

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MEDIA CONTACT: Mel Wightman, 0434 391 038