Published Monday, 26 March, 2007 at 02:57 PM
Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure
The Honourable Anna Bligh
CELEBRATE 40th ANNIVERSARY WITH RECONCILIATION AWARDS: BLIGH
26 March 2007
Acting Premier Anna Bligh today urged Queensland businesses, communities and individuals to nominate for the 2007 Reconciliation Awards for Business.
“The awards will be presented in the week that marks the 40th anniversary of the 1967 referendum when 90 per cent of Australians decided Indigenous Australians should be recognised in the Constitution,” said Ms Bligh.
“I can’t think of a better time for people who are working towards reconciliation to be recognised for their hard work.
“But there is only a week left for people to come forward with nominations because nominations close on Friday 30 March.”
Ms Bligh said the awards provided an excellent opportunity for businesses, organisations, projects and initiatives to showcase their contributions to reconciliation in Queensland.
“Reconciliation is everyone’s business, and the Queensland Government is committed to recognising and rewarding those who are working towards it,” Ms Bligh said.
“The Reconciliation Awards for Business provide a platform for businesses, communities and individuals to showcase their achievements and contributions to reconciliation in Queensland.”
Since the award’s inception in 2003, Queensland businesses ranging from cultural centres to construction companies, and media organisations to international hotel groups, have been recognised for their contributions to reconciliation.
In 2006, Riverlife Mirrabooka was awarded the Premier’s Reconciliation Award for Business in recognition of its success in delivering a sustainable Aboriginal tourism product through providing visitors with a unique experience of the region’s Indigenous culture, customs, art and heritage.
Riverlife Mirrabooka representative John Sharpe said the recognition generated by the awards was of great benefit to their organisation, and had helped to increase awareness and visitation to Riverlife Mirrabooka.
“It was an honour to be recognised by the Queensland Government as an Indigenous employer,” Mr Sharpe said.
“We’re really proud of our program, and winning the 2006 Premier’s Reconciliation Award for Business last year assisted in raising our public profile.”
Businesses can nominate in any of the following categories:
• Emerging Business
• Established Business
• Employment and Training
• Community Organisation
• Partnership.
The 2007 Reconciliation Awards for Business will offer $30 000 in prize money across all categories.
The awards will be announced at an official ceremony at Parliament House on Thursday 31 May 2007.
For more information on the awards visit www.reconciliation.qld.gov.au/awards/ or call 07 3224 5783.
Acting Premier Anna Bligh today urged Queensland businesses, communities and individuals to nominate for the 2007 Reconciliation Awards for Business.
“The awards will be presented in the week that marks the 40th anniversary of the 1967 referendum when 90 per cent of Australians decided Indigenous Australians should be recognised in the Constitution,” said Ms Bligh.
“I can’t think of a better time for people who are working towards reconciliation to be recognised for their hard work.
“But there is only a week left for people to come forward with nominations because nominations close on Friday 30 March.”
Ms Bligh said the awards provided an excellent opportunity for businesses, organisations, projects and initiatives to showcase their contributions to reconciliation in Queensland.
“Reconciliation is everyone’s business, and the Queensland Government is committed to recognising and rewarding those who are working towards it,” Ms Bligh said.
“The Reconciliation Awards for Business provide a platform for businesses, communities and individuals to showcase their achievements and contributions to reconciliation in Queensland.”
Since the award’s inception in 2003, Queensland businesses ranging from cultural centres to construction companies, and media organisations to international hotel groups, have been recognised for their contributions to reconciliation.
In 2006, Riverlife Mirrabooka was awarded the Premier’s Reconciliation Award for Business in recognition of its success in delivering a sustainable Aboriginal tourism product through providing visitors with a unique experience of the region’s Indigenous culture, customs, art and heritage.
Riverlife Mirrabooka representative John Sharpe said the recognition generated by the awards was of great benefit to their organisation, and had helped to increase awareness and visitation to Riverlife Mirrabooka.
“It was an honour to be recognised by the Queensland Government as an Indigenous employer,” Mr Sharpe said.
“We’re really proud of our program, and winning the 2006 Premier’s Reconciliation Award for Business last year assisted in raising our public profile.”
Businesses can nominate in any of the following categories:
• Emerging Business
• Established Business
• Employment and Training
• Community Organisation
• Partnership.
The 2007 Reconciliation Awards for Business will offer $30 000 in prize money across all categories.
The awards will be announced at an official ceremony at Parliament House on Thursday 31 May 2007.
For more information on the awards visit www.reconciliation.qld.gov.au/awards/ or call 07 3224 5783.