Many influential people call Redcliffe and Deception Bay home — including our Moreton Bay Regional Council mayor, state Attorney-General, councillors and federal and state representatives.

Sure our politicians and councillors work hard to secure funding for major projects such as Dolphin Stadium and the Redcliffe Peninsula Line and have the final say on what developments get approved — but what about the community members who dedicated hundreds of hours lobbying the politicians?

Or the community members who just get in and get the job done themselves.

The Redcliffe & Bayside Herald, with the help of some judges, has put together a list of Redcliffe’s 30 most influential people — The Redcliffe Power 30.

The list will shine the spotlight on community members who work hard behind the scenes to shape our great suburbs.

We’ll reveal five people every day until the top spot is announced on Monday, November 5.

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20. Kerri-Anne Dooley

While Kerri-Anne Dooley was a LNP candidate at the last state election, she is not an elected representative. Ms Dooley is the Care Service Manager for Home Instead Senior Care. She is also the chairwoman of Redcliffe Crime Stoppers and an ambassador for Redcliffe Relay for Life. She is also the chair of the Moreton Bay Dementia Alliance — which aims to create a network of business and service providers passionate about creating a dementia friendly community.

19. Neville Cullen

Redcliffe RSL Sub-branch president Neville Cullen, who is a Vietnam Veteran, is leading the fight to improve the lives of returned servicemen and women. The RSL sub-branch organises care packages to send to Australian troops serving abroad, is a huge supporter of Redcliffe Relay for Life and runs a Christmas appeal in conjunction with St Vincent de Paul Society. The RSL itself has gone through plenty of changes in the past 10 years including the recent expansion which includes new dining areas.

18. Bob Jones/ Tony Murphy

The Peninsula is now home to a 10,000 capacity stadium due largely to the work of Redcliffe Leagues Club chairman Bob Jones and Tony Murphy Chief Executive Officer Tony Murphy. Dolphin Stadium’s second stage which includes the Eastern Stand and academy was opened earlier this year. Since being built the stadium has attracted not only NRL trial games but major events for other sporting codes bringing a huge boost to the Peninsula’s economy. The Leagues Club also sponsors a number of sporting and community organisations including football and softball teams.

17. Michael Connolly

Well-known Aboriginal artist Michael Connolly has travelled the world in his role as an indigenous Australian ambassador. He is dedicated to raising awareness of Aboriginal culture and its people. His store at Clontarf sells indigenous products locally and around the world via his online store. He is also leading a campaign to stop imported “fake” indigenous art being sold as “authentic”.

16. Shona McKinlay

Shona McKinlay is the principal of one of the region’s largest state high schools — Redcliffe State High School. She was instrumental in the Respect — Commit to It initiative which has now been adopted by all Redcliffe and Deception Bay state schools. The project aims to teach and encourage parents, staff and parents to be respectful.