Suncorp Queenslanders of the Year Awards

The Suncorp Queenslanders of the Year Awards, our highest citizenship honours, recognise individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to their local communities and the state.

Winners of the 2009 awards were announced during Queensland Week.

About the awards

Established in 1981, the awards are a way of rewarding Queenslanders who have demonstrated remarkable achievement in a wide range of fields, including charity, the arts, science, business, sport and architecture.

Winners receive a $2000 grant to help further their work within their chosen field.

2009 award recipients

Premier Anna Bligh announced the 2009 Suncorp Queenslanders of the Year during Queensland Week, as part of Queensland's 150th birthday celebrations.

• Sergeant Dimitrios (Jim) Bellos, 2009 Suncorp Queenslander of the Year
• Mr Chiu-Hing Chan, 2009 Suncorp Young Queenslander of the Year
• Ms Heather Nancarrow, 2009 Suncorp Community Spirit Award

Suncorp Queenslanders of the Year Awards sponsors

The Suncorp Queenslanders of the Year Awards are proudly supported by:

       

Contact us

For more information about the Suncorp Queenslander of the Year Awards:

• Phone: +61 7 3405 5215
• Fax: +61 7 3224 4065
• Email: queenslandweek@premiers.qld.gov.au

Last reviewed: 16 July, 2009

Last updated: 22 July, 2009

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