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!
