Over the weekend at Conference, numerous accolades were presented at the annual LAQ awards dinner. Here are the well-deserved honorees:

Centre Registration Awards

• Cassowary Coast
• Maryborough
• Douglas
• Laidley

Centre of the Year Awards

• Wynnum Manly (Major City)
• Bargara (Inner Regional)
• Townsville Central (Outer Regional & Remote)

Official Merit Awards

Presented to individuals who have demonstrated significant involvement, contribution, and willingness to learn as Officials:

• Tara Norton from Arana
• Steve Scanlan from Mt Gravatt

Official of the Year

• Gary Barton from West Bundaberg

Merit Awards

Awarded to individuals with a minimum of 8 years of service at the Centre level, who have shown commitment to the growth and development of the Centre:

• Nerissa Thomas from Deception Bay
• Aimee Freeman from South Burnett
• Ian Thompson from LAQ
• Aaron Norton from Ashmore
• Bek Hackett from Algester
• Mark Chester from Townsville Central
• Jane Chester from Townsville Central
• Wayne Smith from Mt Gravatt

Distinguished Merit Award

Awarded to individuals with a minimum of 12 years of service to LAQ, who have served at Centre, Region, and State levels, or have been involved with the Board of Directors:

• Val Hooper

Life Membership Award

• Donna Smith – LAQ 2024 Life Membership award

Congratulations to all award recipients on their exceptional achievements!