The Isa Rodeo Queen Quest will relaunch for 2022 as the Isa Rodeo Community Quest.
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Isa Rodeo Limited CEO Natalie Flecker said changing `Queen' to `Community' reflected the quest's long-standing focus on the Mount Isa community.
"The Quest has connected our community for many years, and raises much needed funds for the Mount Isa community," she said.
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2019 Winners Aimee Sewell and Tony 'Tonka' Toholke have signed on as the 2022 Community Quest ambassadors.
Tonka said it was exciting to see the name change moving forward. "The aim is about being inclusive to both women and men, and crowning Community Champions aligns the program with the Isa Rodeo Champions who are named in the arena every year."
Tonka was just the second man to run for the honours in the past 20 years.
Ms Sewell said she was honoured to continue as the Community Quest's inaugural Ambassador with Tonka. "We experienced such a wonderful journey with all the 2019 entrants and we are excited to continue working with this iconic fundraising program and supporting future entrants."
Ms Flecker said the goals haven't changed despite the new look and feel as the Isa Rodeo Community Quest.
"The Quest's long history will also be celebrated as part of our iconic event and moving forward we want to evolve into a more inclusive fundraiser where all members of our community are welcome to participate as entrants if they have the absolute commitment to work and fundraise for their community."
Ms Flecker said the 2022 Isa Rodeo Community Quest Champion and Charity Champion would be crowned at the Bell and Moir Toyota Isa Rodeo Arena Ball, and receive the coveted Isa Rodeo belt buckle, hat tiara and sash.
"We were unable to hold the Quest during the Covid pandemic but Aimee and Tonka continued to proudly promote the program during this period," she said. "We can't think of more deserving Ambassadors to guide the next generation of community fundraisers and thank them for their outstanding efforts, dedication and commitment to the Mount Isa community."
Ms Flecker said the 2019 Quest set a new fundraising record, raising a total of $323,588.74 for local charities, with "Tonka", only the second male to enter the Quest, raising an incredible $101,846 for his chosen charity, This is a Conversation Starter (TIACS) Foundation and Aimee raising an impressive $80,174 for her charity, Police Citizens Youth Club of Mount Isa.
The 2022 Isa Rodeo Community Quest is open for entrants who are 21 years and over and wish to raise funds for the Mount Isa Community.
