On 6 June Queensland Day was celebrated across the state on 6 June, and in Noosa, The J came alive with laughter and joyful cheers as 130 locals gathered to celebrate 60 outstanding volunteers at the Noosa Electorate Queensland Day Awards, an initiative by Noosa MP Sandy Bolton.
Each awardee received a Queensland Day medallion and a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of the dedicated and selfless service that each has given to our community through the generous donation of their time and expertise.
Representing a wide range of community sectors, including sport, environment, animal welfare, heritage, culture, community support and more, each individual has made a lasting impact on Noosa through their contributions.
The incredible St Teresa’s Catholic College Stage Band treated the audience to a brilliant range of songs to open the Queensland Day Ceremony, before MC and local legend Phil Moran took to the stage to highlight the amazing achievements of the award recipients in our community, who together had contributed more than 600 years of volunteer service to Noosa.
All in attendance celebrated this remarkable accomplishment, along with the selfless spirit that made it possible.
Since its inception, the awards have honoured hundreds of Noosans. In partnership with major sponsors, Cooroy RSL and Noosa Today, Ms Bolton thanked the awardees, and all of our much-loved residents who dedicate their time and efforts to delivering essential services and helping make our community such a special place to live.
“These awards are always such a moving experience, as the strong connection we all have to the recipients we honour is palpable, heartfelt and truly special, bringing us to tears at times.”
“There are so many deserving volunteers in our community, so please, if you know someone who donates their time and expertise for the good of our community, make sure to nominate them next year,” Ms. Bolton said.
“As the Member for Noosa and a fellow resident, I could not be prouder of our Queensland Day Award recipients and our broader volunteering community. “You are the heart of our community, inspiring us all to do better and be better. It is a privilege to be able to work alongside so many of you every day.”
The 2025 awardees included the following: Julie Ainscough, Rachela Battelini, Connie Beausang, Geoff Black, Edwin Boyd, Cheryl Byrnes, Wendy Caldwell, Penny Casey, Greg Christensen, Graham Coghill, Nick Cooke, Jilli Cooper- Peyton, Zara Crulci, Irene Currie, Bruce Cuttle, Brian Dale, Nancy Dittrich, Dave Dunwoody, Ken Eddy, Jim Fagan, Greg Furner, Russell Gentle, Ron J Gunn, Avis Hannah, Tony Haslam, Louise Hayse, Tom Heitmann, Sally Heron, Brett Hill, Ally Hollier, Val Hooper, Helen Jarden, Bernard Jean, Michael Kavali, Keiran Kearney, Maree Kearny, Maryanna Lillecrapp, Marshall Mackay, Dean March, Dianne McDonnell, Ian McNaughton, Liz McNaughton, Michelle Moore, Roger Mountford, Dan Munday, John O’Hollaran, Gil Paling, Ken Plunkett, Aimee Poyner, Robyn Sanders, Gloria Schultz, Julie Schultz, Peppie Simpson, Ashley Stephenson, Kim Vines, David Watts, Gisa Weatherill, Henry Weatherill, Michele Wessling and Scott Williams.
Photos from the awards will be available at www.sandybolton.com/qld-day-awards.
