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Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award winners. Back row: Don McBryde, Tamsin Kerr, Ross Annels, Vernon Flood and Kristy Ellis. Front row: John Cooke, Mayor Bob Abbot, Dawn Wilson and Bianca Bond. Australia Day Award winners 2010 Meet this year’s winners of the Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards, announced by Mayor Bob Abbot on the sands of Mooloolaba Beach at a moving twilight ceremony on 25 January. Encompass March 2010 6 Community Award Dawn Wilson Golden Beach Dawn’s volunteering has made an outstanding contribution to the Sunshine Coast community. Locally her commitments include working with Linkin Services for the mentally ill, Sunshine Coast Emergency Accommodation Centre, Sunshine Coast Housing Council and Community Links Program. Dawn’s dedication and commitment are an inspiration to many, as is her happiness as a result of her extraordinary and effective community work. Environmental Award Vernon Flood Nambour Vernon’s 10-year commitment to Maroochy Waterwatch has been instrumental in making it the effective, financially secure community group it is today. Maroochy Waterwatch supports volunteering, skill development and partnerships to improve the Maroochy river and encourage ecological sustainabliity. Vernon has also contributed to significant national and international environmental initiatives and is a distinguished Toastmaster of more than 30 years. Creative Award Ross Annels and Tamsin Kerr Cooroora Institute Cooroy Ross Annels and Dr Tamsin Kerr have fostered creativity and their local community’s love of place for many years. Through the Cooroora Institute, they organise artists’ residencies and workshops, run cross-cultural performances and local artist initiatives. The environment inspires Ross’s furniture design, and is a backdrop for Tamsin’s work promoting artists and musicians and teaching business courses. Business Award Don McBryde Noosa Don McBryde, the man behind the iconic Noosa Ferry Cruise, has introduced about 700,000 visitors to the beauty of the Noosa River, Tewantin and Noosaville in just 11 years. While still a small business, the Noosa Ferry Cruise contributed to the growth of Noosa Harbour as a key tourist destination, bringing tangible benefits to retailers, market operators, restaurants and cafes along the Noosa River. Sunshine Coast Council Sport and Recreation Award Kristy Ellis (nee Munroe) Maroochydore In 1988, Kristy joined Alexandra Headland Surf Lifesaving Club as a six-year-old nipper. While now one of the best female surf life saving competitors in the world – captaining the Australian Surf Life Saving Team to victory at the 2008 World Championships – she remains a local member of the SLSC, coaches juniors, and is a member of the International Life Saving Federation. Kristy is a 2010 Australia Day Ambassador for the state and Sunshine Coast. Senior Citizen of the Year John Cooke Minyama John’s lifetime love of sailing and his role as President of Sailability Sunshine Coast adds up to a very special contribution to sailing on the Sunshine Coast. Each week John and his enthusiastic team of volunteers provide sailing experiences to more than 100 children and adults in 10 boats supported by his self-funded project. Young Citizen of the Year Bianca Bond Bli Bli Bianca’s outstanding, positive leadership shines in her roles as youth worker and organiser of Nambour High School’s Women’s Business Workshop for indigenous women. In 2009, Bianca attended the inaugural Indigenous Youth Parliament at Parliament House, Brisbane. She is also a member of the Cultural Board for the Noosa Biosphere and the Queensland Indigenous Youth Advisory Committee. Services to the Sunshine Coast Community Posthumous Award Allan and Kari Taylor Allan and Kari Taylor have been described as “father to the fatherless” and “mother to the motherless”. Allan was a passionate youth leader and mentor, and Kari a gifted dancer and conservatorium-trained singer who poured her life into others. They were loved by all age groups, impacting positively on all those who came in contact with their dance, faith, and tireless work for the people of their local area. The couple tragically died after being hit by a vehicle beside the Sunshine Motorway last August. This special award was created to honour their outstanding contribution to the Sunshine Coast community.
Green changes at Sunshine Coast Airport Ready for take-off Sunshine Coast Airport’s new look includes: ► the unique rainforest walkway which provides a portal for public awareness for the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly ► extensive use of solar tubes and skylights to maximise natural light ► rainwater harvesting for use in toilets and on gardens ► carpet made from recycled material ► waste recycling bins. Any regular traveller knows that comfort and being able to move around easily are the keys to a great airport experience – and to be able to do this with plenty of sunlight and a rainforest walkway is even better. The Sunshine Coast Airport now offers all this on your doorstep. When opening the redevelopment of the Airport terminal in late 2009, Mayor Bob Abbot said significant improvements had boosted both the convenience factor for passengers and efficiency for airlines servicing the Sunshine Coast. ”Our vision to become Australia’s most sustainable region is reflected in the design that incorporates the sustainability principles of reduce, reuse and recycle,” Cr Abbot said. “Council’s $3.5 million investment in this project also demonstrates our ongoing support for the tourism industry through improvements to vital infrastructure that will help build our regional economy.” “The Sunshine Coast Airport contributed more than $475 million to the Sunshine Coast’s economy last year and we know that figure will continue to grow.” Sunshine Coast Airport General Manager, Peter Pallot, said the first thing passengers and guests will notice is the new entrance to the departure lounge that is now via the rainforest walk to the security screening point. From that point, there is access to shopping, food and beverage outlets, toilets and the outdoor observation area. “The design incorporates green initiatives including plenty of natural light, use of natural materials and the harvesting of rain for our gardens,” Mr Pallot said. “There’s much less congestion now around security screening points and, once you’re inside the secured area, there are many new retail stores and food and beverage outlets to choose from.” “All of this adds up to a more enjoyable and green travelling experience for residents and visitors.” Sustainability principles incorporated into the new design Showcasing the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly Encompass March 2010 Sunshine Coast Council 7
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