Media Release
28 August 2008
Heart Foundation Local Government Awards Ceremony
to be held in Cairns
Since their inception in 1992, the Heart Foundation Local Government Awards have
recognised and encouraged the role that local governments can play in developing
supportive environments for healthy living.
This year the Queensland Local Government Awards Ceremony is being held on
Monday 1 September at the Cairns International Hotel. Here, one exceptional initiative
from a Queensland local government will be honoured with the title of State Overall
Winner in the 2008 Awards.
In addition, several other outstanding initiatives from Queensland local governments will
receive State Category Winner and Highly Commended awards for their commitment to
healthy communities.
The Queensland category winners will also be entered into National judging, where they
compete for the titles of ‘National Category Winner’, ‘National Highly Commended’ and
‘National Overall Winner’. These National winners will be announced in early
December.
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The Heart Foundation saves lives and improves health through funding world-class cardiovascular
research, guidelines for health professionals, informing the public and assisting people with cardiovascular
disease. As a charity, the Heart Foundation relies on donations and gifts in wills to continue its lifesaving
or call 1300 36 27 87.
For further information or to arrange an interview and/or photo please contact:
Jill Simms
Communications Manager
Heart Foundation
Tel: (07) 3872
Email: jill.simms@heartfoundation.org.au
OR
Nia Gryffydd
Local Government Awards State Co-ordinator
Heart Foundation
Tel: (07) 3872 2562
Email: nia.gryffydd@heartfoundation.org.au
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