Finalists have been announced for the inaugural City of Logan People's Excellence Awards, ahead of the award ceremony next month.
Logan City Council is presenting 17 awards in six categories, celebrating excellence and impact across sports, art, business, community service, innovation, environmental leadership and more, alongside a Mayor's Excellence Award for an individual who has made exceptional contributions to the city.
Mayor Jon Raven said the number of outstanding people nominated had made the judging panel's job very tough.
"This day is about the people who give back and help make Logan a great place to live," Mayor Raven said.
"Each one of our finalists has made a real mark. They step up, lend a hand and help others shine.
"They show what Logan can do when we back each other and have a go. That spirit is what makes our city so amazing."
The finalists by category are:
Arts and Heritage
- Artist Award: Chloe Wigg; Dr Nicola Hooper
- Creative Contribution Award: Ali Strachan; Louise Wheatley
- Cultural Impact Award: Assorted Grains Inc; Buddha's Light International Association of QLD
Environmental
- Eco Champion Award: Rachel Hughes; Tony Sharp
- Eco Community Organisation Award: Park Ridge State High School - Ignite Teachers; Substation33
Innovation
- Learning and Health Award: Impact Care Services; Kendra Clarke
- Local Enterprise Award: Substation33; Youth Enterprise Trust
Social Impact
- Community Advocate Award: Danny Heke; Melinda Hartley; Zakaria Amin
- Health and Wellbeing Advocate Award: Aunty Faith Green; Galia Rose; Nicky Pati
- Support Services Award: Five Bridges Ltd; Kingston East Neighbourhood Group ; TransitCare
Sports
- Athlete Award: Jamie Hain; Phillip Hermitage; Te Aoturoa Pirangi-Pokaia
- Contribution to Sport Award: Adam Shannon; Logan Roos Football Club; SSI Multicultural Sports Club
- Sports Team Award: Berrinba Runners Club; Canterbury Taipans Netball; Jake's Allstars Charity Rugby League Team
Volunteer
- Community Entity Award: Impact Care Services; Logan West Community Artshare Alliance Inc.; Underwood Scouts Den
- Group Contribution Award: City of Logan Charitable Trust Ambassadors; Logan Village and Districts Community Centre Inc.; Spring Mountain TrailCare
- Individual Service Award: Gail Harrower; Lawrie Knauth; Le'apai Va'a II Le'autuli'ilagi S.M.Tuala Tamalelagi Le'apai
The winners will be announced at an invitation-only ceremony on Saturday, March 21.
