Local Icons Nominated
Friday, 06 February 2009 13:32
Nominations were called of local icons for consideration as “Queensland Icons” to be named at this year’s Q150 celebrations.
Thanks to those local people who gave me their ideas. I have nominated the following local icons:-
Category Nomination
State Shapers - Alissa Phillips
Influencing artists - Christopher Trotter
Sports legends - Cate Campbell
Locations- Brookfield Recreational Reserve Trust
Natural Attractions- Brisbane Forest Park
Structures and engineering feats- Moggill Ferry
Defining moments- The unveiling of Kenmore’s Historic War Memorial in 1920
Inventions and innovations- Mount Crosby Water Treatment Plant
Events and festivals- The Brookfield Show and Show Ball
“Typically Queensland” icons- Hoop Pine
The public will be able to vote online statewide from March 1st. I will post details of how to vote before then.











