Community Achievements
We like to celebrate residents at all stages of life and community involvement. Did you know you can apply to receive a congratulatory letter from the mayor for different achievements such as volunteering or personal achievements?
If you know someone that should be recognised by Council please fill out the online form below or print the Achievements Congratulatory Letter Application Form and return via email to HelpDeskCommunications@frasercoast.qld.gov.au, or post to Marketing and Communications, Fraser Coast Regional Council, PO Box 1943, HERVEY BAY QLD 4655.
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Volunteers
Council is proud of the achievements of many of our volunteers in the region and we want them to know by acknowledging their commitment to volunteering on the Fraser Coast.
Examples of achievements could include, but are not limited to:
• long-term volunteering
• dedication to community and volunteering contributions
We look forward to hearing more about the achievements of our local volunteers. -
Youth Acknowledgement
Council is proud of the achievements of young people in our community. The Youth Mayoral congratulatory letter is an opportunity for members of the public to let Council know of a young person that should be recognised for their achievement.
Examples of achievements could include, but are not limited to:
• excellence within school
• sporting achievements
• dedication to community and volunteering contributions -
Centenarians
Council offers an opportunity to recognise and honour the contribution of Fraser Coast residents turning 100 years of age through the planting of a Centenary Tree.
The trees are planted in the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden in Maryborough, the Hervey Bay Botanic Garden or the Tiaro Memorial Park.
Each tree planting is accompanied by a small celebration ceremony and the placement of a plaque with the centenarian’s name and birth date.
Application is to be made to Council prior to the awarding of a Centenary Tree with application forms available through the link below.
Completed application forms and supporting documents should be sent to Council via enquiry@frasercoast.qld.gov.au or by post at PO Box 1943, Hervey Bay, QLD, 4655.Application form
Community Achievements - Online Application Form
The Fraser Coast Regional Council is proud of the achievements of so many of our residents in the Region and we want them to know by acknowledging them with a letter from the Mayor.
Examples of achievements could include, but are not limited to: long term volunteering, dedication to community, volunteering contributions, excellence within school or sporting achievements.
For further information, please phone 1300 79 49 29 or email HelpDeskCommunications@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
Council also runs the monthly sports and cultural awards both of which have young or junior categories, nominate here.