Tickets
are now on sale for the 2011 Multicultural Excellence Awards!
The awards
ceremony will be held on Saturday 5 November, beginning at 6.30pm at
the Coastline BMW Showroom in Currimundi. Tickets are $25 and include a
selection of fine wine from Purple Pallet, canapés from Kadek’s Kitchen,
and the night will be hosted by Hot 91’s Tamara Von Dohren.
Tickets
can be purchased in cash from the Nambour Community Centre or the Caloundra Community Centre, or via the credit
purchasing form. Click here to download a copy in
word or
pdf format. If you prefer to pay via credit, please fill out the form and
send it by email to
meawards@mail.com or drop it off at either
the Nambour Community Centre (cnr Shearer & James st, nambour) or the Caloundra Community Centre (78 Duderim St, Currimundi).
Look forward to seeing you there!
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Click here to download the MEA 2011 nomination form
Frequently
asked questions
When do nominations close?
Nominations have been extended until Tuesday 19th October. Nominations have now closed.
Can I nominate myself?
Yes. You can either
nominate yourself or an organisation, individual, school or business known to
you.
Can groups submit nominations?
Yes,
all local groups can submit nominations.
Can I nominate a person or group in more than one category?
Yes.
You can nominate a person or group once in each category for which they are
eligible.
How long should my nomination be?
The
nomination forms give you the opportunity to write approximately one page to
explain the reasons for your nomination.
Can I provide supporting material with my nomination?
Yes,
please! You can supply any supporting documentation that you feel might enhance
the eligibility of the nominee. Please note, any supporting material provided
will not be returned to you.
Where I can get extra information?
Please contact the Nambour Community Centre on (07) 5441 4724 or email
meawards@mail.com. Become a friend on Facebook to be kept up-to-date with the latest
news.
Where do I send my nomination?
Post: PO Box 1042, Nambour QLD 4560
Fax: (07) 5476 0734
Or drop them off at the following locations:
- Nambour Community Centre (Shearer Street, Nambour)
- Caloundra Community Centre (Buderim Street, Currimundi)
- Pizza Capers Buderim (Main Street, Buderim)
- McCall’s Bakery Café Caloundra (Bulcock Street, Caloundra)
When
and where will the ceremony be held?
The ceremony will be held at the Coastline BMW Showroom, 770 Nicklin Way
Currimundi, on Saturday 5 November. The event will begin at 6.30pm with music,
food and drinks provided. Stay tuned for ticketing information or become a
friend on Facebook for the latest news.
If you
are after further information contact the MEAwards team by email
Telephone: 5441 4724
The MEAwards have been developed by The Sunshine Coast
Community Cooperative and students studying Public Relations at the University
of the Sunshine Coast.
Multiculturalism on the
Sunshine Coast
Many
people believe that the Sunshine Coast is a mono-cultural region, but
the statistics show us a different story. The following data about the
Sunshine Coast region was drawn from the 2006 Australian Bureau
of
Statistics.click here to download a copy.
Photos of the 2010 MEA Presentation Night
On Saturday 30th October at
Coastline BMW showroom in Currimundi the Multicultural Excellence Awards for
the Sunshine Coast were presented.
Click here to
check out some of the photo's that were taken on the night.
It was a wonderful night, big thanks to everyone who came along to participate.
The MEA 2010 Finalists were;
Arts
Amir Hossein Naderi (Iran)
Florence Teillet (France)
Anna Rubin (Moscow)
Business
Robert & Lollo Beck (Germany)
Horacio Passeggi (Uruguay)
Louisa & Malcolm Raven
(England/Holland)
Pat Evans (Ireland)
Sport
Wayan Griffiths (Indonesia)
Gareth Clousten (South Africa)
CommunityEndah
Lestari (Indonesia)
Smadar
Menashe (Israel)
Gwen
De Silva (Sri Lanka)
Keith Lelisi (Nuie Island)
Academic/Education
Kevin Todd (Ireland)
Tina Banks (West Papua)
Heda Bailey (Indonesia)
Stella Romagnoli (Uruguay)
Health/Medical
Alexsandra Bert (Poland)
Thana Roysmith (Singapore)
Youth
Tu Truong (Vietnam)
Bank Chuauthai (Thailand)
Manuel Barth (Germany)
