The 2023 Noosa Queensland Day Awards are all about honouring some inspirational locals.
As we move towards the big day, it’s time to get a sneak peek into some of the deserving nominees who will be honoured on Tuesday 6 June, Queensland Day.
In the spotlight this week, is Heather Manders who has been volunteering for the Pomona King of The Mountain event since 2008. This amazing event is celebrating 44 years this year and is a project of the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club. If you haven’t been along to one in the last four decades, get along to it this year, on Sunday 23 July, as it is a great day out.
Heather’s volunteer roles over the years for the event have included mountain marshalling, coordinating the fun run, relays, timekeeper on the start/finish line and promotions. In 2014 Heather was nominated event chairperson and is still at the helm today.
Heather has a great volunteering history beyond the event which extends back to 1997 when she moved to Pomona. She has held a variety of roles including coordinator of the local Pomona Playgroup, president of the Pomona State School P&C, canteen helper at Cooroora United Football Club, secretary at the Pomona Hall and currently the secretary at Cooroy Pomona Lions Club.
Heather is a much-loved volunteer and role model in the local Pomona community. Congratulations Heather on your volunteering achievements and your commitment to your community.
The Noosa Electorate Queensland Day awards are an initiative of Sandy Bolton MP sponsored by Noosa Today and Cooroy RSL.
Nominations are now closed and a full list of recipients and photos will be available after the awards ceremony in Noosa Today and on the website at sandybolton.com/qld-day-awards/
