THE HON. WARREN SNOWDON MP
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel
Thursday, 16 April 2009
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AUSTRALIAN RURAL AND OUTBACK AWARDS GETS
DEFENCE SUPPORT
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon MP,
has praised the efforts of organisers of the inaugural Australian Rural and
Outback, launched today in Alice Springs.
The Australian Rural and Outback and Rural Awards will highlight the
achievements and hard work of the many unrecognised Australians in non-
metropolitan areas.
“This is a terrific awards program and deserves all the support we can provide,”
Mr Snowdon said.
“Both rural Australia and its Defence Force have a proud history of indomitable
spirit, resourcefulness, and achievement, and I am pleased that Defence Force
Recruiting is able to support the recognition of these qualities through these
awards.
“Defence has a strong link to regional and rural communities the length and
breadth of Australia, from Katherine to Townsville and from Wagga Wagga to
Wodonga.
“These awards provide an important opportunity to recognise the leadership and
achievements of those, including our youth, who continue to work so hard to
make our outback communities vibrant, innovative, and sustainable.”
The Australian Rural & Outback Awards nominations close on 10 July 2009. A
special gala awards presentation will be held in Canberra in September to
announce the winners.
“If you know someone who has worked hard to make your outback community
the incredible place it is, I encourage you to nominate them,” Mr Snowdon said.
For information about jobs in the Navy, Army or Air Force call 13 19 01 or see the
Media contacts:
Kate Sieper (Warren Snowdon):
02 6277 7620 or 0488 484 689
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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