The Department of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs is inviting nominations for the 2021 Multicultural Queensland Awards.
The annual awards recognise the outstanding contributions by organisations or individuals helping to build an inclusive Queensland.
Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Leanne Linard said the awards were an opportunity to acknowledge the diverse organisations and individuals who made Queensland communities stronger and more cohesive.
“This year we have refreshed the awards program and will be looking to recognise contributions by newly arrived Queenslanders, our State’s champions of inclusion and belonging, and exceptional multicultural sector efforts that are innovative and intercultural,” Ms Linard said.
“These awards are about recognising the contributions of individuals, groups, business and Government which bring people together and make the most of our incredible cultural, religious and linguistic diversity.”
She said that in 2020, the awards were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic with funding redirected to community-based partners who played a critical role ensuring appropriate help was available for Queenslanders from diverse backgrounds, particularly the most vulnerable.
This year the award categories are:
– Outstanding Contribution by a New Queenslander;
– Diversity and Inclusion Champion;
– Multicultural Sector Outstanding Achiever’; and
– The Minister’s Multicultural Award, selected by the Minister from all nominations.
Nominations close on 10 May and can be made on the Multicultural Queensland website at this PS News link.
Winners will be announced during Multicultural Queensland Month in August.
