A big congratulations to five of our hard-working members who were recognised at Australia Day award ceremonies around Queensland.
Des Ryan was named the winner of the Rockhampton Regional Council Community Service Award for his 20 years of dedication to the region. As Rockhampton Member Networks Facilitator and a past Association board member, Des has worked tirelessly to create a more inclusive environment for members of the Association and other residents with a physical disability.
Spinal Education Awareness Team (SEAT) veteran presenter Wayne Leo was honoured with a Lord Mayor’s 2010 Australia Day Achievement Award in the Brisbane City Council awards, for his 23 years as a volunteer with the program.
Congratulations also to SEAT presenter, Ayr/Burdekin Member Networks Facilitator, former Association Vice-President and current board member Scott Stidston for being named a finalist in the esteemed category of Citizen of the Year for the Burdekin Shire Council 2010 Australia Day Awards.
SEAT presenter Wayne Horkings was a finalist in the Frank Lenz Memorial Award for Volunteer of the Year category at the Logan City Council Australia Day awards ceremony, and Gold Coast Post Polio Support Group Convenor Lyn Glover was a finalist in the Gold FM Community Service Award category for the Gold Coast City Council’s Australia Day awards.
Thank you to all our volunteers throughout the Association who give so freely of their time; your ongoing support is truly appreciated.
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