Toowoomba's Telstra Innovation Awards launched by mayor
TOOWOOMBA Mayor Paul Antonio has launched the Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards for 2019, with the competition earning a slight name change.
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TOOWOOMBA Mayor Paul Antonio has launched the Mayor's Telstra Innovation Awards for 2019, with the science, technology, engineering and maths competition earning a slight name change.
"The Innovation Awards have been renamed this year to broaden the focus from just technology to innovation," Cr Antonio said.
"The awards are open to secondary students in years 9 to 12 across the Toowoomba region with the purpose of encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship, helping students to unlock their problem-solving potential and take their big technology ideas to the next level.
"The council is grateful to be partnering with Telstra, TAFE Queensland, USQ and TSBE for the awards this year with $10,000 in prizes up for grabs including an exclusive guided tour of Telstra's Customer Insight Centre in Sydney for the winning team.
"The Toowoomba region has rich traditions in technology and innovation and bold ambitions for our local students, and technology and innovation will unquestionably be part of our future."
Cr Antonio said the awards were looking for creative uses of technology to improve or revolutionise people's lives.
"It could even be a revolutionary new idea for transport, health, agriculture, security, conservation, construction, energy or recreation," he said.
"Last year's inaugural winner, Toowoomba Christian College, came up with an idea of a smart-watch designed to help young people manage and monitor their anxiety.
"The possibilities are endless and that's what makes these awards so exciting."
The awards are now open and conclude on October 30 with the final pitch and presentation night at the University of Southern Queensland.
For more information about the Mayor's Telstra Innovation Awards, please visit http://www.tr.qld.gov.au/mayorsinnovationawards.
Originally published as Toowoomba's Telstra Innovation Awards launched by mayor
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