05/09/2025
It’s nearly that time of year again. A fantastic night that celebrates and honours our community heroes. Last year was so much fun. Looking forward to this year. Get your nominations in for your local community legends 👍
NOMINATE YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY HEROES!!
Nominations close September 13th, 2025 with finalists notified by October 4th.
Event:
Sat November 1st, 2025
Sunshine Coast Function Centre (Caloundra RSL)
West Tce Caloundra
MC: Sam Coward
Red Carpet Host: Matt Collins
Guest Speakers:
Michael & Kerri-Lyn Stewart from The Baylin Stewart Foundation
Kathleen Hope from SunnyKids
Entertainment: Marshall Hamburger - Winner 2025 Australian Idol
Photography: Empire Art Photography
Videography: Mitch Morrison
Our Community Judges:
Kerron Bromfield - Health Operations
Shane Dimech - Founder Mate-ship
Mark Forbes - Co-Founder EndED
Cheryl Harris OAM - Healthy Aging Partnerships
Brendan Neil - The Island Swim
2025 Award Categories:
• Best Small Sunshine Coast Community Group or Program TBC
• Best Disability, Recreational or Sporting Program - Sponsored by Supports By Design
• Social Commitment Award Sponsored by Alex Heads Surf Club
• Inclusion Award (14+) Sponsored by 60 Plus Playground
• Sustainability Award Sponsored by Bamboo Projects
• Men’s Health & Wellbeing Award - Sponsored by EndED
• Women’s Empowerment Award Sponsored by Kendall Moreton MP
• Community Leadership Award (Major Award) - Sponsored by Henzells Real Estate
• Individual of the Year Award (Major Award) – Sponsored by Jarrod Bleijie MP
• Best Sunshine Coast Community Service or Organisation of the Year (Major Award) Sponsored by Harcourts Community Buderim
Link to nominate here :
https://form.jotform.com/242153675134858