Pride of Australia awards open: Chance to reward local heroes

Do you know someone who is truly brave, selfless or remarkable? It’s time to recognise them in the Pride of Australia awards.

NOMINATED: Paramedic Megan Brown was one of the first people at the scene of a fatal crash north of Ingham. Picture: ZAK SIMMONDS

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DEVASTATING drought, floods and fires. It’s been a tough year in Queensland.

These are the times when unsung heroes in the community rally to rebuild their communities and change lives through their courage and acts of charity.

This year, you’ll get the chance to nominate a local champion for the 15th Pride of Australia Awards.

Do you know a local hero? CLICK HERE to nominate today!

News Corp Australia, publisher of the Cairns Post, with the support of Seven News and Australia Post, is calling on readers to nominate the unsung heroes in their community for this year’s campaign.

Previous award winners across the country have touched hearts, changed lives and made their communities a better place to live.

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Megan Brown has been nominated for a Pride of Australia medal for her brave actions in June.

The paramedic was returning to Townsville after working a shift in Cairns, when she came across a horrific crash on the Bruce Highway at Cardwell, south of Mission Beach.

A vehicle carrying Bingil Bay couple Gemma Cosgrave, 37, and Steven Arthur, 34, and baby son Jackson had collided with a B-double at high speed.

“The car was already well involved in fire at that point and the truck was burning as well,” she said. “I had a look and I could see the baby had some injuries.”

She called in a chopper. Nothing could be done for the couple, but little Jackson has recovered from his injuries.

You can nominate anyone in your community who has inspired you through their dedication, initiative, courage or acts of charity.

Nominations for the Pride of Australia Awards close on October 21. Nominate a local hero at prideofaustralia.com.au

Originally published as Pride of Australia awards open: Chance to reward local heroes