MEDIA STATEMENT: Honouring excellence: Nominations open for Queensland's Greats
- Queensland Greats Awards honours individuals and institutions who have made significant contributions to Queensland.
- Nominations are open across three categories – individual, institution and posthumous.
- Queensland Greats will be announced to coincide with Queensland Day 2025.
The search for the next Queensland Greats is underway with nominations open for the 2025 Queensland Greats Awards.
Each year, the awards recognise outstanding individuals who have made a significant contribution to Queensland, and who are exemplary role models, and public and private institutions that have played a pivotal role in shaping the state's growth and development.
Since inception in 2001, the Queensland Greats Awards has honoured 122 individuals, 1 honorary, 20 institutions, and 11 posthumous recipients across the fields of business, science, health, education, Indigenous affairs, sport, arts, conservation, community, and philanthropy.
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said the Queensland Greats Awards was an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate high-achieving individuals and institutions.
"It is an honour to recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions of our Queensland Greats," Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
"From world-renowned scientists to business owners, to athletes, these awards highlight some of the best of who we are as a state.
"This is the opportunity to recognise those who go above and beyond to make a difference, and to submit nominations for those whose contributions have made a lasting impact on Queensland.
Queensland Greats Bruce and Denise Morcombe said they were proud to have their campaigning efforts recognised.
"Having our work to make communities safer for children recognised by the Queensland Greats Awards in 2020 has been a rewarding and humbling experience.
"We are keeping company with some truly inspirational people who have dedicated themselves to improving the lives of Queenslanders," Mr and Mrs Morcombe said.
"The Queensland Greats Awards serve to shine a spotlight on important efforts from incredible people.
"Many of us know an individual or institution who have greatly impacted our lives and we encourage you to nominate them, to show them that their hard work and dedication to the Queensland community are recognised, valued, and understood."
