Nominations are open across regional Queensland for the Royal Flying Doctor Service's Local Hero Awards.
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Now in its fourth year, the award calls out and congratulates those community members who have rolled up their sleeves, put out their hands or stowed away their fears to help in an emergency.
There are local finalists as well as state-wide award.
Barkly Downs station won the 2018 Local Hero Award for Mount Isa, and according to its citation, the 10,000 sq km station between Mount Isa and the Northern Territory norder maintains an RFDS Medical Chest and the first aid training to use it, along with several RFDS-approved airstrips.
Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) CEO, Meredith Staib said the award gave the Service the chance to say thank you to those who help to get them off the ground every day.
"The RFDS relishes the opportunity to show our appreciation for the generosity and support of emergency services, health workers, volunteers, fundraisers, admin superstars and all those in between," Ms Staib said.
"We're grateful to the Awards' major partners, Ergon Energy Retail, Seven News Queensland and Queensland Country Life for helping us to shine a light on the hidden heroes behind the RFDS."
Cheryl Hopkins, Executive General Manager of Ergon Energy Retail said they had been supporting the work of the RFDS in Queensland for more than 19 years.
"Our involvement is important as it allows our people to be directly involved in recognising the work of some amazing people. We are thrilled to be able to provide the community grant again this year," she said.
The Local Hero Award finalists will be announced on May 22.
One of the finalists will be named the Queensland Hero for 2019 at the RFDS Wings for Life Gala being held at the Royal International Convention Centre in Brisbane on July 27.
They will be presented with $7500 towards improving health in their local community.
Nominations are now open until April 15th 2019 and can be made online at www.rfdslocalhero.com.au
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Derek Barry
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
