Queensland Greats Awards Explained

The Queensland Greats Awards recognise outstanding Queenslanders for their years of dedication and contribution to the development of the state and their role in strengthening and shaping the community in Queensland, Australia. The awards are presented as part of the Queensland Day celebrations.[1] Each award is commemorated with a plaque on a wall in the Roma Street Parkland.

History

The awards commenced in 2001. An institution has been awarded annually since 2006. A posthumous award was added in 2015.

Award recipients

YearIndividualsInstitutionPosthumous
2024[2] [3] LifelightSir Bruce Small
2023 [4] Queensland Rural Fire Service
2022 [5] [6] Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori
2021 [7] [8] QIMR Berghofer Medical Research InstituteSister Regis Mary Dunne RSM
2020 [9] [10] Police Citizens Youth Club Queensland
2019 [11] [12] Queensland Country Women's AssociationJohn Sinclair,
2018 [13] [14] St Vincent de Paul Society QueenslandButch Lenton
2017 [15] [16] Eddie Mabo
2016 [17] [18] RSPCA QueenslandGeorge Roberts
2015 [19] [20] RSL (Queensland Branch)Steve Irwin
2014 [21] [22] Endeavour Foundation
2013 [23] [24] Australian Red Cross Society
2012 [25] Queensland Meals on Wheels
2011 [26] [27] Queensland State Emergency Service
2010 [28] [29] The University of Queensland (UQ)
2009 [30] [31] Blue Care
2008 [32] [33] Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (Queensland section)
2007 [34] Surf Life Saving Queensland
2006 [35] Mater Misericordiae Health Service
2005 [36]
2004 [37]
2003 [38]
2002 [39]
2001 [40]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Queensland Greats Awards. Queensland Government. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531022559/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/. 31 May 2017. live. 31 May 2017.
  2. Web site: 7 June 2024. 2024 Queensland Greats honoured on Queensland Day. The Queensland Cabinet and Ministerial Directory. Queensland Government. 7 June 2024.
  3. News: 7 June 2024. 2024 Queensland Greats Honoured On Queensland Day. Mirage News. 7 June 2024.
  4. Web site: Queensland Greats announced for 2023. . 6 June 2023. The Queensland Cabinet and Ministerial Directory. Queensland Government. 6 June 2023.
  5. News: Johnson. Hayden. 7 June 2022. 2022 Queensland Greats named. The Courier-Mail. 9 June 2022.
  6. Web site: Eight new Queensland Greats in 2022. . 6 June 2022. The Queensland Cabinet and Ministerial Directory. Queensland Government. 9 June 2022.
  7. News: Bowman. Jan. 10 June 2021. Karyn Walsh one of eight new Queensland Greats . Westender. 1 June 2022.
  8. Web site: 2021 Queensland Greats recipients. . 27 May 2020. Queensland Greats Awards. Queensland Government. 25 June 2021.
  9. News: Scott. Leisa. Davies. Hannah. Edmistone. Leanne. 6 June 2020. 2020 Queensland Greats list celebrates our local heroes. The Courier Mail. 1 June 2022.
  10. https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2020-queensland-greats-recipients 2020 Queensland Greats recipients
  11. News: . 12 June 2019. Distinguished Professor Judith Clements AC and Chuck Feeney named Queensland Greats. Translational Research Institute Australia. 1 June 2022.
  12. https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards 2019 Queensland Greats recipients
  13. News: . 9 June 2018. Winton's Graham 'Butch' Lenton joins Eddie Mabo and Steve Irwin in Queensland Greats hall of fame. ABC News. 1 June 2022.
  14. https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2018-recipients 2018 Queensland Greats recipients
  15. News: Atfield. Cameron. 7 June 2017. Eddie Mabo among the Queensland Greats of 2017 announced in Brisbane. Brisbane Times. 1 June 2022.
  16. Web site: Congratulations to the 2017 Queensland Greats.. Queensland Government. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531022559/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/#_1. 31 May 2017. live. 7 June 2017.
  17. News: Atfield. Cameron. 12 June 2016. Queensland Greats of 2016 announced in Brisbane. Brisbane Times. 1 June 2022.
  18. Web site: 2016 Queensland Greats recipients. Queensland Government. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531022412/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2016-recipients/. 31 May 2017. live. 31 May 2017.
  19. News: . 30 May 2015. Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin honoured with posthumous Queensland Greats Award. ABC News. 1 June 2022.
  20. Web site: 2015 Queensland Greats recipients. Queensland Government. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531023302/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2015-recipients/. 31 May 2017. live. 31 May 2017.
  21. News: . 2 June 2014. UQ alumni and donors named as Queensland Greats. UQ News. 1 June 2022.
  22. Web site: 2014 Queensland Greats recipients. Queensland Government. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531023434/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2014-recipients/. 31 May 2017. live. 31 May 2017.
  23. News: . 2 June 2013. 2013 Queensland Greats announced as part of Queensland Week . The Courier-Mail . 1 June 2022.
  24. Web site: 2013 Queensland Greats recipients. Queensland Government. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531024212/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2013-recipients/. 31 May 2017. live. 31 May 2017.
  25. Web site: 2012 Queensland Greats recipients. Queensland Government. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531055129/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2012-recipients/. 31 May 2017. live. 31 May 2017.
  26. News: Kidd. Rob. 10 June 2011. Our greats come from many walks of life. The Courier-Mail. 1 June 2022.
  27. Web site: 2011 Queensland Greats recipients. Queensland Government. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531055259/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2011-recipients/. 31 May 2017. live. 31 May 2017.
  28. News: . 3 June 2010. It's official: The University of Queensland is great . UQ News. 1 June 2022.
  29. Web site: 2010 Queensland Greats recipients. Queensland Government. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531055702/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2010-recipients/. 31 May 2017. live. 31 May 2017.
  30. News: . 12 June 2009. Aboriginal songster a Qld great. Warwick Daily News. 1 June 2022.
  31. Web site: 2009 Queensland Greats recipients. Queensland Government. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531055910/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2009-recipients/. 31 May 2017. live. 31 May 2017.
  32. News: . 6 June 2008. Queensland Greats . ABC Local. 1 June 2022.
  33. Web site: 2008 Queensland Greats recipients. Queensland Government. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531060254/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2008-recipients/. 31 May 2017. live. 31 May 2017.
  34. Web site: 2007 Queensland Greats recipients. Queensland Government. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531060628/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2007-recipients/. 31 May 2017. live. 31 May 2017.
  35. Web site: 2006 Queensland Greats recipients. Queensland Government. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531061140/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2006-recipients/. 31 May 2017. live. 31 May 2017.
  36. Web site: 2005 Queensland Greats recipients. Queensland Government. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531061632/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2005-recipients/. 31 May 2017. live. 31 May 2017.
  37. Web site: 2004 Queensland Greats recipients. Queensland Government. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531061940/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2004-recipients/. 31 May 2017. live. 31 May 2017.
  38. Web site: 2003 Queensland Greats recipients. Queensland Government. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531062407/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2003-recipients/. 31 May 2017. live. 31 May 2017.
  39. Web site: 2002 Queensland Greats recipients. Queensland Government. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531062818/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2002-recipients/. 31 May 2017. live. 31 May 2017.
  40. Web site: 2001 Queensland Greats recipients. Queensland Government. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531063447/https://www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/qld-greats-awards/2001-recipients/. 31 May 2017. live. 31 May 2017.