Andrew Wallace (Fisher, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Last week, I held the inaugural Fisher Community Awards to recognise the individuals and organisations who are helping to make Fisher the place to be for education, employment and retirement. I can only list them today, but I'll say more about our winners in future speeches.

The Fisher Educator of the Year was Simon Richardson of Chancellor State College. Our Student of the Year was Tea Carter of Kawana Waters State College, while Education Provider of the Year went to STEPS Pathways College.

The Fisher Business of the Year was All Love Pest Control and Carpet Cleaning, while the Fisher Employee of the Year went to endED's Millie Thomas. Fisher Innovator of the Year went to Dr Evan Jones. The Fisher Senior of the Year was Kevin Stroud and CCSA Hall in Caloundra won Senior Community Group of the Year, while Senior Support Service of the Year went to Coastal Caring Clowns. The 'Andrew Wallace Award' for a special contribution in 2017 was won by SunnyKids for their work protecting thousands of children from domestic and family violence.

It was exceptionally moving to hear our winners' stories and to feel the community spirit shown by all attendees. I hope these awards will help all locals give something back and to know that their contribution is valued by the people in Fisher.