Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington has congratulated the first winners of her ‘Local Hero Grant’ - the Kingaroy Christmas Carnival and a young Kingaroy sportswoman.
Mrs Frecklington has presented the $250 ‘big cheques’ to Craig Lucas, President of the Kingaroy Christmas Carnival and equestrian sportswoman, Jayde Novak.
“I was really pleased to catch up with both Craig and Jayde to congratulate them on receiving the very first of my Local Hero Grants,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“This is a brand new grant program to help support local community groups and individuals across the Nanango Electorate.
“Kingaroy Christmas Carnival Committee submitted an excellent application. The new committee is working very hard to ensure we have a fun, affordable Christmas Carnival here in Kingaroy. I enjoy attending the Christmas Carnival every year, and helping to sell raffle tickets, and I am really glad I could help support their efforts.
“My grants are also open to individuals attending sporting or other representative events and Jayde Novak, a Year 12 student here in Kingaroy certainly stood out. Jayde will be representing Queensland at the National Interschool Equestrian Titles in Sydney this month and this grant will help her on her way to this competition.
“I would like to encourage more local groups to apply. The next round closes on 30 March, so there’s plenty of time to send through a submission. There are three rounds each year and four successful applicants from around the Nanango Electorate are selected in each round.
“The grants provides an opportunity to show my support, thanks and appreciation for all our hardworking volunteer groups who make such a difference for our community. And to encourage people who are attending sporting or other representative events and need assistance to make it possible,” she said.
If you would like to apply, please go to Deb’s website at www.debfrecklington.com.au or contact the Electorate office on 4190 7100.
The first four winners in Round 1 were: Maclagan-Windermere Kindy, Esk RSL, Jayde Novak and the Kingaory Christmas Carnival.
Photo: Deb presenting the $250 Local Hero Grant to Craig Lucas, President of the Kingaroy Christmas Carnival.
