The 2024 Noosa Queensland Day Awards are all about honouring inspirational Noosans.
As we move towards the big day, it’s time to have another ‘sneak peek’ into just some of the deserving nominees who will be honoured on Tuesday 6 June, at Sandy Bolton MP’s Queensland Day ceremony hosted at the J.
In the spotlight this week is Shane Nelson who has been President of Noosa District Basketball Association (NDBA) for four years.
In 2020, the club was reported to be in substantial debt with approximately 250 playing members. After the first 20 months of Shane’s presidency, NDBA, was out of debt and flourishing.
Their player base has risen to over 900 players including multiple divisions in all age groups, and as shared, Shane has been instrumental in getting junior girls’ competitions in place, which is now growing into a women’s league.
In addition, Shane volunteers his coaching services for a number of teams at club and representative level and is now serving on the Queensland Representative School Sports committee for basketball.
The Noosa Electorate Queensland Day awards is proudly an initiative of the Independent Member for Noosa, Sandy Bolton MP, sponsored by Noosa Today and Cooroy RSL.
“Volunteers are the backbone of our community providing essential services, recreation and sport, as well every aspect of our lives. These are often ‘unsung’ heroes, and it is an honour to recognise and congratulate those who go above and beyond such as Shane. I look forward to giving him and other recipients the biggest ‘hug of gratitude’ at our Queensland Day Awards!” Ms Bolton said.
The Noosa District Basketball Association joins Sandy in congratulating Shane on a wonderful volunteering legacy.
If you know someone deserving of recognition, nominate them via their organisation at www.sandybolton.com/qld-day-awards. Nominations are open until noon on Wednesday 22 May.
