We were very excited and somewhat surprised to win the Best Small Charity or Group Award, so congratulations everyone this is down to you.
SUNSHINE COAST COMMUNITY AWARDS are aimed to recognise, encourage, acknowledge, and pay tribute to individuals, organisations, volunteers, charities, businesses, and groups who are making significant contributions to our Sunshine Coast Community. Building a bigger sense of community and achievement in our region with networking, rewarding and events will be an amazing achievement.
The inaugural event was held on August 21st at The Shed in the Banana Bender in Aussie World. The event organiser was Danielle Trask who has formed her own charity “Katwalk for Kids”. This is an annual children’s event on the Sunshine Coast to raise funds for children with Autism and other disabilities.
MC’s for he night were Todd and Sami from 92.7 Mix FM, guests included Mark Forbes, Rick Baberowski (Deputy Mayor), Jarrod Bleijie and Lisa Kerry Curry.
The evening began with a troupe of dancers from the Sunshine Coast entertaining us. A three course meal was served and an impersonator took on various personas including Elvis, Tom Jones and Austin Powell throughout the evening.
The Rotary club of Alexandra Headland received the award for the “Best small charity or group of the year 2021” and was accepted by President Wendy accompanied on stage by Michelle, Joy and Val.
A presentation box with fine wine and chocolates accompanied our trophy.
A short video on Casey’s Garden was shown which featured members of our club in action with The Board Room. Mark Skinner won an award for Volunteer of the year and Lifetime Volunteer so it was nicely connected to our club.
