Outdoors Queensland Awards Winners

Outdoors Queensland is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Outdoors Queensland Awards. The awards judging panel would like to acknowledge all the winners, all the finalists, all the nominees and all those who put forward a nomination, for all they have done for the outdoors in Queensland.

Check out the Finalist Videos that were played on the night and understand why the judges had such a hard time choosing the winners.

Congratulations to all!

The Queensland Government Individual Achievement Award
This award is for individuals who have demonstrated professionalism, high achievement in a particular field and exemplary role modelling.
Finalists: Peta Jay, Darren Osmond, Renae Kunda

Winner: Andrea Newton

The K2 Base Camp Emerging Achiever Award
This award recognises the efforts and achievements of an individual new to the outdoor sector; a student, a young person, or anyone making a change into the sector.
Finalists: Dylan Carter, Chelsea Lineham, Willow Bonett

Winner: Shontay Henry-Hegerty

The Equipped Outdoors Outdoor Education Award
This award is for school, early childhood, out of school care, camp or outdoor education providers that deliver outdoor education programs in outdoor adventurous settings, and significantly influence a participant’s physical ability, mental health and ability to thrive
Finalists: Seaforth Pines Outdoor Education Centre, Konomie Island Environmental Education Centre

Winner: Autism & Beyond Australia

The AQIA Workforce Development Award
This award is open to any organisation that supports workforce development by taking on trainee employees/volunteers, provides in-house training or supports workers to undertake external training.
Finalists: Scouts Queensland – Adventurous Activities Training Team, Sport and Recreation Venues – DTIS

Winner: QCCC CAMPFIRE Internship

The Queensland Government Outdoor Recreation Award
This award is for an outdoor recreation peak body, club, provider, event or product that stands out from all others; has raised awareness about the benefits of outdoor recreation and being outdoors; has increased participation in outdoor recreation; and has made a significant impact on the outdoor recreation sector.
Finalists: Girl Guides Qld, Blue Sky Trails, Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch

Winner: 2 Bent Rods

The Bec Fox Unleash Your Power Adventure Therapy Award
The recipient of this award is an individual, organisation or program that has significantly improved the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders through the use of nature and/or adventure by delivering innovative programs, interventions, training, advocacy and/or research.
Finalists: HYPAR Wild, Cairns Adventure Therapy

Winner: Youth Flourish Outdoors

The Queensland Government Adventure Tourism Award
This award is for a tourism operator, event or product that delivers outdoor activity adventure products for either local or inbound participants.
Finalists: Aquascene Magnetic Island, Big Red Tours

Winner: Run Queensland

The Queensland Government Outdoor Play Award
This award is for organisations (eg. play groups, nature play providers, community groups, councils) that have increased opportunities for Queensland children to spend time in unstructured play outdoors and in nature.
Finalists: Walloon State School – Outdoor Education, Seedlings & Co Calamvale

Winner: Curious Me

The Outdoors Queensland Government Achievement Award
The Government Achievement Award recognises the achievements of local or state government department, agency, person or program and/or agency that has produced positive outcomes for the outdoor sector.
Finalists: The Northern Outlook – Dept of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training, Ipswich City Council – Experience Nature

Winner: City of Gold Coast – Our Natural City Strategy 2032

The Outdoors Queensland Distinguished Achievers Award

This award recognises and acknowledges the achievements of the winners of 3 or more Outdoors Queensland Awards (and formerly the Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards) since their inception in 2002.

In 2023 this award was presented to Youth Flourish Outdoors

Outdoors Queensland Life Member

Gillian Duncan
Conferred 2023

Gillian was conferred as a life member of Outdoors Queensland in March 2023 for her amazing work for over 20 years advocating for and supporting outdoor activities, particularly mountain biking. Gillian passed away on Tuesday 16^th May 2023.

Outdoors Queensland is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Outdoors Queensland Awards. The awards judging panel would like to acknowledge all the finalists, all the nominees and all those who put forward a nomination, for all they have done for the outdoors in Queensland.

Weren’t able to attend? Watch it here!

2022 Outdoors Queensland Awards Full Livestream

and you can watch each of the finalist compilations here: Finalists

Our guest speaker was adventurer Beau Miles, author of the popular Backyard Adventurer. Watch his presentation: Beau Miles at the 2022 Outdoors Queensland Awards

Congratulations to all!

The Queensland Government Individual Achievement Award
This award is for individuals who have demonstrated professionalism, high achievement in a particular field and exemplary role modelling.
Winner: Graham Pringle
Finalists:

• Chris Szymanski
• Craig Humbley
• Simon Lee Roberts
• Andrew Grant

The K2 Basecamp Emerging Achiever Award
This award recognises the efforts and achievements of an individual new to the outdoor sector; a student, a young person, or anyone making a change into the sector.
Winner: Alexis Newey
Finalists:

• Annika Eckermann
• Bella Moore
• Liliana Nemeth
• Tayla Whittaker

The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Education Award
This award is for school, early childhood, out of school care, camp or outdoor education providers that deliver outdoor education programs in outdoor adventurous settings, and significantly influence a participant’s physical ability, mental health and ability to thrive
Winner: Birdwings Forest School and Loganlea State High School
Finalists:

• Samford Valley Steiner School
• Sports Tuition

The AQIA Workforce Development Award
This award is open to any organisation that supports workforce development by taking on trainee employees/volunteers, provides in-house training or supports workers to undertake external training.
Winner: Paramount Adventures
Finalist: Perfect Beginnings Childcare

The Queensland Government Outdoor Recreation Award
This award is for an outdoor recreation peak body, club, provider, event or product that stands out from all others; has raised awareness about the benefits of outdoor recreation and being outdoors; has increased participation in outdoor recreation; and has made a significant impact on the outdoor recreation sector.
Winner: Triballink
Finalists:

• Australian Trail Horse Riders Association
• Queensland Moto Park
• Outer Limits Adventure Fitness Pty Ltd

The Brisbane City Council Adventure Therapy Award
The recipient of this award is an individual, organisation or program that has significantly improved the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders through the use of nature and/or adventure by delivering innovative programs, interventions, training, advocacy and/or research.
Winner: Succeed Healthcare Solutions
Finalists:

• Jump Up For Kids
• Mark Cartner
• Youth Flourish Outdoors

The Queensland Government Adventure Tourism Award
This award is for a tourism operator, event or product that delivers outdoor activity adventure products for either local or inbound participants.
Winner: Cape York Motorcycle Tours
Finalists: 2 Bent Rods

The Queensland Government Outdoor Play Award
This award is for organisations (eg. play groups, nature play providers, community groups, councils) that have increased opportunities for Queensland children to spend time in unstructured play outdoors and in nature.
Winner: The Playmakers
Finalists:

• The Outsiders Play Advocates
• Seedlings & Co, Logan Reserve
• Cassowary Coast Regional Council Family Day care Scheme
• Camp Hill Outside School Hours Care

The Outdoors Queensland Government Achievement Award
The Government Achievement Award recognises the achievements of local or state government department, agency, person or program and/or agency that has produced positive outcomes for the outdoor sector.
Winner: EmpowHER Hiking Program – Scenic Rim Regional Council
Finalists:

• DTIS (Sport and Recreation) – Queensland Recreation Centres
• Brisbane Sustainability Agency Pty Ltd – Oxley Creek Development

Outdoors Queensland would like to extend our congratulations to all the winners of the Outdoors Queensland Awards 2021 held on October 29 2021.

Weren’t able to attend? Watch it here!

We acknowledge all nominees for all that you do and the inspiration you give others and thank all the nominators for taking the time to share your belief in your chosen nominees.

There were many outstanding nominations and the judges thought long and hard before choosing the following finalists, and winners among this year’s categories.

Congratulations to the following recipients and finalists:

The Brisbane City Council Award for Outstanding Achievement (Organisation)
This award is open to clubs, organisations and enterprises that have made a valuable contribution to the outdoor community and operate with professionalism and to high standards.

• Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch (Recipient)
• Seaforth Pines Outdoor Education and Conference Centre
• Outer Limits Adventure Fitness
• Inside the Outhaus
• Birdwings Forest School

The Queensland Government Award for Outstanding Achievement (Individual)
This award is for individuals who have demonstrated professionalism, high achievement in a particular field and exemplary role modelling.

• Glyn Thomas (Recipient)
• Donna Thompson
• Clint Bauer
• Simon Roberts
• Jaimee Galloway

The Queensland Government Encouraging Participation Award
The recipient of this award will have achieved significant success in encouraging participation in outdoor activities through innovative program development and/or marketing.

• 2 Bent Rods (Recipient)
• HYPAR WILD
• Queensland Walks
• Rocky Trail Entertainment Pty Ltd
• Jean Croft
• Julianne Parkes

The AQIA Workforce Development Award 
This award is open to any organisation that supports workforce development by taking on trainee employees/volunteers, provides in-house training or supports workers to undertake external training. 

• Queensland Police Service (Recipient)
• Youth Flourish Outdoors

The K2 Basecamp Young Achiever Award
This award recognises the efforts and achievements of a individual new to the outdoor sector; a student, young person or other making a change into the field.

• Lachlan Wright (Recipient)
• Haley Evans

The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award
This award is for individuals, organisations or committees that have developed and managed a significant outdoor recreation event, that might include one-off or annual events such as Come-and Try days, Adventure Races, Expos or Festivals, major state / national / international championships, jamborees …

• Mt Barney Lodge (Recipient)
• Mike Carney Toyota Paluma Push
• On The Edge Events

The Nature Play QLD Nature Play Education Award
This award is for educational services or institutions, such as schools or childcare centres, that have increased the time kids spend in outdoor learning, Forest School or unstructured outdoor play.

• Country Kids Childcare…Naturally Fun! (Recipient)
• Chatterbox Early Learning and Care Centre – Albany Creek
• Wildlings Forest School
• Clearview Early Learning & Kindergarten
• Birdwings Forest School

The Queensland Government Award for Outdoor Places and Spaces
This award recognises that outdoor recreation activities require access to places and spaces. Nominees for this award will have developed one or more outstanding outdoor recreation facilities or venues.

• Emu Gully Adventure Education Group (Recipient)
• Atherton Tablelands Railtrail
• Camp Hill Outside School Hours Care
• Borumba Deer Park

The Queensland Government Nature Play Community Award
This award is for communities (individuals or organisations) that have developed initiatives to increase the time kids spend in unstructured play outdoors and in nature.

• The Little Pocket (Recipient)
• Kids World Gilston
• Prior Street Child Care and Development
• Penola Casa Childcare Centre

The Outdoors Queensland Government Achievement Award
This award recognises the achievements of local or state government departments and/or agencies that have produced positive outcomes for the outdoor sector.

• Insufficient nominations for this Award to be included in 2021

Outdoors Queensland is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 Outdoors Queensland Awards

Check out the Photos submitted from the online Awards Presentation and watch all the finalist videos on YouTube

The Brisbane City Council Award for Outstanding Achievement (Organisation)
This award is open to clubs, organisations and enterprises that have made a valuable contribution to the outdoor community and operate with professionalism and to high standards.

Winner: Youth Flourish Outdoors
Finalists:

• Higher Ground
• North Brisbane Dirt Dogs
• WYLD Projects

The Queensland Government Award for Outstanding Achievement (Individual)
This award is for individuals who have demonstrated professionalism, high achievement in a particular field and exemplary role modelling.

Winners: Adrian Antonello and Jon Webb
Finalists:

• Darren Osmond
• Dave Reeve
• Peter Effeney

The Queensland Government Encouraging Participation Award
The recipient of this award will have achieved significant success in encouraging participation in outdoor activities through innovative program development and/or marketing.

Winner: Nature Freedom
Finalists:

• 2 Bent Rods
• Arcadia Agile Learning Centre

The K2 Basecamp Young Achiever Award
This award recognises the efforts and achievements of a individual new to the outdoor sector; a student, young person or other making a change into the field.

Winner: Kelle-Ann Druery
Finalist:

• Jacob Forker

The Outdoors Queensland Government Achievement Award
This award recognises the achievements of local or state government departments and/or agencies that have produced positive outcomes for the outdoor sector.

Winner: Gympie Regional Council
Finalists:

• Department of Environment and Science ‘Think Outside’
• Queensland Recreation Centres

The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award
This award is for individuals, organisations or committees that have developed and managed a significant outdoor recreation event, that might include one-off or annual events such as Come-and Try days, Adventure Races, Expos or Festivals, major state / national / international championships, jamborees …

Winner: AAA Racing and Coaching – Clint Eastwood Last One Standing
Finalists:

• Shimano Mountain Bike Grand Prix, Jo Parker & Bob Morris (Rocky Trail Entertainment)
• Urban Challenge, Scouts Queensland

The Nature Play QLD Nature Play Education Award
This award is for educational services or institutions, such as schools or childcare centres, that have increased the time kids spend in outdoor learning, Forest School or unstructured outdoor play.

Winner: Wildlings Forest School
Finalists:

• Berrinba East State School
• Clearview Early Learning and Kindergarten
• Goodna Special School

The Queensland Government Award for Outdoor Places and Spaces
This award recognises that outdoor recreation activities require access to places and spaces. Nominees for this award will have developed one or more outstanding outdoor recreation facilities or venues.

Winner: Brisbane City Council – Oxley Creek Transformation
Finalist:

• North Brisbane Dirt Dogs, Bunyaville and Samford

The Queensland Government Nature Play Community Award
This award is for communities (individuals or organisations) that have developed initiatives to increase the time kids spend in unstructured play outdoors and in nature.

Winner: Birdwings Forest School
Finalist:

• Brisbane City Council, Oxley Creek Transformation

QORF is proud to announce the winners of the Outdoors Queensland Awards 2019

The winners of the 2019 Outdoors Queensland Awards

Check out the Photos from the Awards Dinner and watch all the finalist videos on QORF TV

The Brisbane City Council Award for Outstanding Achievement (Organisation)
This award is open to clubs, organisations and enterprises that have made a valuable contribution to the outdoor community and operate with professionalism and to high standards.

Winner: Outward Bound Australia
Finalists:

• Trinity Anglican School
• Adventure Sports Kitesurf Australia
• Mt Barney Lodge

The Queensland Government Award for Outstanding Achievement (Individual)
This award is for individuals who have demonstrated professionalism, high achievement in a particular field and exemplary role modelling.

Winner:  Mark Cartner
Finalists:

• Brian Ford
• Stephanie Rainsford

The Queensland Government Encouraging Participation Award
The recipient of this award will have achieved significant success in encouraging participation in outdoor activities through innovative program development and/or marketing.

Winner:  PCYC Bornhoffen
Finalists:

• Camp Hill Outside Hours School Care
• Ipswich City Council

The K2 Basecamp Young Achiever Award
This award recognises the efforts and achievements of a individual new to the outdoor sector; a student, young person or other making a change into the field.

Winner:  Emma Holding
Finalists:

• Josh Newitt
• Nadia Ebersohn
• Tim Janetzki

The QORF Government Achievement Award
This award recognises the achievements of local or state government departments and/or agencies that have produced positive outcomes for the outdoor sector.

Winner:  Sunshine Coast Council
Winner:  Gympie Regional Council

The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award
This award is for individuals, organisations or committees that have developed and managed a significant outdoor recreation event, that might include one-off or annual events such as Come-and Try days, Adventure Races, Expos or Festivals, major state / national / international championships, jamborees …

Winner:  Operation Nighthawk (Scouts QLD, Darling Downs)
Finalist:

• HerberTONNE (Adventure Sport NQ)

The Nature Play QLD Nature Play Education Award
This award is for educational services or institutions, such as schools or childcare centres, that have increased the time kids spend in outdoor learning, Forest School or unstructured outdoor play.

Winner:  Everton Park Child Care & Development Centre
Finalists:

• Moorooka State School
• Birdwings Nature
• Prior Street Care and Development

The Queensland Government Award for Outdoor Places and Spaces
This award recognises that outdoor recreation activities require access to places and spaces. Nominees for this award will have developed one or more outstanding outdoor recreation facilities or venues.

Winner:  Bayview Conservation Area (Redland City Council)
Finalists:

• Apex Camps
• Wearthy
• Xperiences

The Queensland Government Nature Play Community Award
This award is for communities (individuals or organisations) that have developed initiatives to increase the time kids spend in unstructured play outdoors and in nature.

Winner:  Koah Sports and Social Club
Finalists:

• Wildlings Forest School
• Tangalooma EcoMarines
• Birdwings Nature

The Outdoors Queensland Distinguished Achievers Award

This award recognises and acknowledges the achievements of the winners of 3 or more Outdoors Queensland Awards (and formerly the Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards) since their inception in 2002.

In 2019 this award was presented to PCYC Bornhoffen and Redland City Council

QORF Life Member

John Wood
Conferred 2019

“Over my life I have become passionate about outdoor recreation and the management of indigenous protected areas”

QORF is proud to announce the winners of the Outdoors Queensland Awards 2018

Go to QORFTV, QORF’s YouTube channel to view all the 2018 Finalist videos

The Brisbane City Council Award for Outstanding Achievement (Organisation)
This award  is open to clubs, organisations and enterprises that have made a valuable contribution to the outdoor community and operate with professionalism and to high standards.

Winner:  Mountain Bike Australia
Finalists:

• Bremer State High School
• Outward Bound Australia
• Savannah Guides

The Queensland Government Award for Outstanding Achievement (Individual)
This award is for individuals who have demonstrated professionalism, high achievement in a particular field and exemplary role modelling.

Winner:  Phil Harrison
Finalists:

• Bec Fox
• Peter Lister

The Queensland Government Encouraging Participation Award

The recipient of this award will have achieved significant success in encouraging participation in outdoor activities through innovative program development and/or marketing.

Winner:  Peter Lister
Finalists:

• Mathew Townsend
• QLD Moto Park
• Wide Bay Laser Skirmish

The K2 Basecamp Young Achiever Award
This award recognises the efforts and achievements of a individual new to the outdoor sector; a student, young person or other making a change into the field.

Winner:  April Cunningham
Finalists:

• Alana Scott
• Henry Friend
• Lucy Graham

The QORF Government Achievement Award
This award recognises the achievements of local or state government departments and/or agencies that have produced positive outcomes for the outdoor sector.

Winner: Sport and Recreation, Traditional Indigenous Games Trails
Finalist:

• Stanley River Environmental Education Centre

The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award
This award is for individuals, organisations or committees that have developed and managed a significant* outdoor recreation event, that might include one-off or annual events such as Come-and Try days, Adventure Races, Expos or Festivals, major state / national / international championships, jamborees …

Winner:  ZACH MACH Adventure Challenge
Finalists:

• Coast High 50  – Those Guys Events
• Bunya to Bay – Stanley River Environmental Education Centre

The Nature Play QLD Nature Play Education Award
This award is for educational services or institutions, such as schools or childcare centres, that have increased the time kids spend in outdoor learning, Forest School or unstructured outdoor play.

Winner:  Hilder Road State School – Fish Creek Kids
Finalists:

• Kurilpa Community Child Care Centre
• Pelican Waters Golden Beach Kindergarten

The Queensland Government Award for Outdoor Places and Spaces
This award recognises that outdoor recreation activities require access to places and spaces. Nominees for this award will have developed one or more outstanding outdoor recreation facilities or venues.

Winner:  Bushrangers MTB Club, Parklands MTB Trails Project
Finalists:

• QLD Moto Park
• Camp Kokoda
• Apex Camps

The Queensland Government Nature Play Community Award
This award is for communities (individuals or organisations) that have developed initiatives to increase the time kids spend in unstructured play outdoors and in nature.

Winner:  Heidi and Geoff Webb, Educational Gardens
Finalists:

• Birdwings
• The Village, Sun and Stars Bushcraft

QORF is proud to announce the winners of the Outdoors Queensland Awards 2017.

Go to QORFTV, QORF’s YouTube channel to view all the 2017 Finalist videos

The Brisbane City Council Award for Outstanding Achievement (Organisation)
This award  is open to clubs, organisations and enterprises that have made a valuable contribution to the outdoor community and operate with professionalism and to high standards.

Winner: Trinity Anglican School
Finalists

• Blue Peter, The Sea School
• Queensland Rogaine Association
• RATS Cycling Club

The Queensland Government Award for Outstanding Achievement (Individual)
This award is for individuals who have demonstrated professionalism, high achievement in a particular field and exemplary role modelling.

Winners

• Claire Bourke
• Neil Robinson

Finalists

• Liam St Pierre
• Robyn Elkington

The Queensland Government Encouraging Participation Award
The recipient of this award will have achieved significant success in encouraging participation in outdoor activities through innovative program development and/or marketing.

Winner: Lachlan Ryan
Finalists:

• Must Do Brisbane
• Camp Cooby
• Ipswich City Council (Marketing campaign)

The K2 Basecamp Young Achiever Award
This award recognises the efforts and achievements of a individual new to the outdoor sector; a student, young person or other making a change into the field.

Winner: Samantha Chisholm
Finalist

• Patrick Brabant

The QORF Government Achievement Award
This award recognises the achievements of local or state government departments and/or agencies that have produced positive outcomes for the outdoor sector.

Winner: QTopo, Dept of Natural Resources and Mines
Finalists:

• Active & Healthy, City of Gold Coast
• Gympie Regional Council
• Healthy Land and Water

The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award
This award is for individuals, organisations or committees that have developed and managed a significant* outdoor recreation event, that might include one-off or annual events such as Come-and Try days, Adventure Races, Expos or Festivals, major state / national / international championships, jamborees …

Winner: Cuboree, Scouts Queensland
Finalists:

• Chicks in the Sticks, RATS Cycling Club
• MOJO Raid, MOJO Adventure
• LEAF, Logan City Council

The Nature Play QLD Nature Play Education Award
This award is for educational services or institutions, such as schools or childcare centres, that have increased the time kids spend in outdoor learning, Forest School or unstructured outdoor play.

Winner: Bush Kindy by the Creek, Chapel Hill Community Kindergarten
Finalists:

• Natureweavers
• Pelican Waters Golden Beach Kindergarten and Childcare Centre
• Clearview Early Learning

The Queensland Government Award for Outdoor Places and Spaces
This award recognises that outdoor recreation activities require access to places and spaces. Nominees for this award will have developed one or more outstanding outdoor recreation facilities or venues.

Winner: Adventure Alternatives
Finalists:

• Qld Moto Park
• The Sugarbag Road Town Reserve Mountain Bike Trails
• The Rise, Cardno

The Queensland Government Nature Play Community Award
This award is for communities (individuals or organisations) that have developed initiatives to increase the time kids spend in unstructured play outdoors and in nature.
Winner: Sun & Stars Bushcraft
Finalists:

• Logan Nature Play Program, Logan City Council
• Heidi and Geoff Webb, Educational Gardens
• Narell Neville, Greystone Farm Nature Play

QORF is proud to announce the winners of the 2016 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards.

Go to QORFTV, QORF’s YouTube channel to view all the 2016 Finalist videos

The Brisbane City Council Award for Outstanding Achievement (Organisation)
This award  is open to clubs, organisations and enterprises that have made a valuable contribution to the outdoor community and operate with professionalism and to high standards.

Winner: Adventure Alternatives
Finalists:

• Tree Top Challenge
• Trinity Anglican School

The Queensland Government Award for Outstanding Achievement (Individual)
This award is for individuals who have demonstrated professionalism, high achievement in a particular field and exemplary role modelling.

Winner: Dave McLeod
Finalists

• Neil Robinson
• Daniel Rush

The Queensland Government Encouraging Participation Award
The recipient of this award will have achieved significant success in encouraging participation in outdoor activities through innovative program development and/or marketing.

Winner: Kindilan – Outdoor Discovery
Finalists

• Queensland Sea Kayak Club
• Felicity Crosato, Orienteering Queensland

The K2 Basecamp Young Achiever Award
This award recognises the efforts and achievements of a individual new to the outdoor sector; a student, young person or other making a change into the field.

Winner: Duyen Nguyen
Finalist

• Brandy Trudgett

The QORF Government Achievement Award
This award recognises the achievements of local or state government departments and/or agencies that have produced positive outcomes for the outdoor sector.

Winners:

• Redland City Council
• Stanley River Environmental Education Centre

Finalist:

• Redlands Indigiscapes Centre

The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award
This award is for individuals, organisations or committees that have developed and managed a significant* outdoor recreation event, that might include one-off or annual events such as Come-and Try days, Adventure Races, Expos or Festivals, major state / national / international championships, jamborees …

Winner: Chicks in the Sticks – RATS Cycling Club
Finalists:

• Great Bunya Gathering, Girl Guides Qld
• Ipswich Trail Run Series, Ipswich City Council
• Oxfam Trailwalker

The Nature Play QLD Award
This award is for individuals or organisations who have developed initiatives to increase the time kids spend in unstructured play outdoors.

Winner: Rainworth State School P&C
Finalists:

• Sparky Do Dah
• Mt Barney Lodge
• Winter Wilderness Adventure Campaign, Logan City Council

The Queensland Government Award for Outdoor Places and Spaces
This award recognises that outdoor recreation activities require access to places and spaces. Nominees for this award will have developed one or more outstanding outdoor recreation facilities or venues.

Winner: Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve, Ipswich City Council

Finalist:

• Tree Top Challenge

QORF is proud to announce the winners of the 2015 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards

Go to QORFTV, QORF’s YouTube channel to view all the 2015 Finalist videos

The Queensland Government Outstanding Achievement Award (Individual)
This category is for individuals (whether paid employees or volunteers) who have demonstrated professionalism and a high level of conduct within the outdoor community.

Winner: Damien Boicos

The Queensland Government Award for Encouraging Participation in Outdoor Recreation
The recipient of this Award will have achieved significant success in encouraging participation in outdoor recreation activities through innovative program development and/or marketing.

Winner: Cycling Brisbane

The K2 Basecamp Encouragement Award
The recipient of this Award will be recognised and rewarded for their hard work and dedication in their course/program and/or associated placement/volunteering work, whilst striving for professionalism and ethical outdoor practice.

Winner: Jemima Michell

The Riverlife Award for Excellence in Outdoor Instruction and Education 
The recipient of this award will demonstrate significant achievements in the delivery of outdoor recreation through quality education/instruction.

Winner: PCYC State Youth Leadership Program

The Brisbane City Council Outstanding Achievement Award (Organisation) 
This category is open to clubs, organisations and enterprises who can be characterised as possessing professionalism and high standards of conduct, that have made a valuable contribution to the outdoor community at large.

Winner: South Passage

The Queensland Government Environmental Award
The recipient of this Award will be proactive in their efforts to demonstrate, educate and promote sustainable outdoor recreation to a high standard.

Winner: Healthy Waterways

The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award
The Outdoor Event Award recognises the achievements of an individual/ organisation/ committee that has undertaken the development and management of a ‘significant’ outdoor recreation event in Queensland.

Winner: Grin ‘n’ Bear It Challenge

The QORF Government Achievement Award
This award recognises the achievements of local or state government departments and agencies that have produced positive outcomes for outdoor recreation.

Joint Winners: Ipswich City Council & Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service

The Nature Play QLD Award
This award recognises the achievements of an individual or organisation that has demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm in the promotion or provision of programs, events and/or activities that increase the time kids spend in unstructured play outdoors and in nature.

Winner: Natureweavers

The QORF Award for Outdoor Places and Spaces
The winner of this award will have developed one or more outstanding outdoor facilities or venues that create or substantially increase opportunities for outdoor recreation activities.

Winner: Queensland Moto Park

In addition to the presentation of the Outdoor Recreation Awards, Donna Little, previously QORF CEO, was acknowledged for her hard work, commitment and dedication the outdoor sector with a QORF Life Members award.

Congratulations to Motorcycling Queensland, a Queensland Outdoor Recreation Award Achiever in 2015 – winner of the QORF Outdoor Places and Spaces Award in 2015, the Brisbane City Council Outstanding Achievement Award (Organisation) in 2013 and the Queensland Government Award for Encouraging Participation in Outdoor Recreation Award in 2013

QORF is proud to announce the following category winners in the 2014 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards
 

The Queensland Government Outstanding Achievement Award (Individual)
This category is for individuals (whether paid employees or volunteers) who have demonstrated professionalism and a high level of conduct within the outdoor community.

Winner: John Sharpe
Finalist: David Rowland

The Queensland Government Award for Encouraging Participation in Outdoor Recreation
The recipient of this Award will have achieved significant success in encouraging participation in outdoor recreation activities through innovative program development and/or marketing.

Joint Winners: Adventure Sport North Queensland & Whitsunday Mountain Bike Club

The K2 Basecamp Encouragement Award
The recipient of this Award will be recognised and rewarded for their hard work and dedication in their course/program and/or associated placement/volunteering work, whilst striving for professionalism and ethical outdoor practice.

Winner: Benjamin Kay
Finalist: Hannah Lambert

The Riverlife Award for Excellence in Outdoor Instruction and Education 
The recipient of this award will demonstrate significant achievements in the delivery of outdoor recreation through quality education/instruction.

Winner: Hillbrook Anglican School
Finalist: Healthy Waterways

The Brisbane City Council Outstanding Achievement Award (Organisation) 
This category is open to clubs, organisations and enterprises who can be characterised as possessing professionalism and high standards of conduct, that have made a valuable contribution to the outdoor community at large.

Winner: Seqwater
Finalist: Redlands Kayak Tours

The Queensland Government Environmental Award
The recipient of this Award will be proactive in their efforts to demonstrate, educate and promote sustainable outdoor recreation to a high standard.

Winner: Kayak Noosa
Finalist: Ipswich City Council

The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award
The Outdoor Event Award recognises the achievements of an individual/ organisation/ committee that has undertaken the development and management of a ‘significant’ outdoor recreation event in Queensland.

Winner: Oxfam Trailwalker Brisbane, Oxfam Australia
Finalist: Agoonoree Camp, Scouts Queensland

The QORF Government Achievement Award
This award recognises the achievements of local or state government departments and agencies that have produced positive outcomes for outdoor recreation.

Winner: Seqwater
Finalist: Redland City Council

QORF is proud to announce the following category winners in the 2013 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards

The Queensland Government Award for Outstanding Achievement (Individual)

This category is for individuals (whether paid employees or volunteers) who have demonstrated professionalism and a high level of conduct within the outdoor community.

• Ross Cook, Rosco Canoes
  
• Mike Coleman, Adventure Sport North Qld
  Finalists
• Leanne Conoley, School Camps Qld
• Nathan Swaffer, Scouts Australia QLD Branch

The Queensland Government Award for Encouraging Participation in Outdoor Recreation

• The recipient of this Award will have achieved significant success in encouraging participation in outdoor recreation activities through innovative program development and/or marketing.
• Moreton Bay Regional Council
  Finalists
• parkrun
• Ryan Wilson, Youth + (EREFLC)
• Evolve – Keeping Kids on Track

The FSR Skills Alliance Excellence in Outdoor Instruction and Education Award
The recipient of this award will demonstrate significant achievements in the delivery of outdoor recreation through quality education/instruction.

• Queensland Conference and Camping Centres
  Finalists
• Sunshine Coast TAFE – Outdoor Recreation
• Scouts Australia Institute of Training, Phil Harrison
• Tinaroo Environmental Education Centre & Malanda SHS

The Brisbane City Council Award for Outstanding Achievement (Organisation) 
This category is open to clubs, organisations and enterprises who can be characterised as possessing professionalism and high standards of conduct, that have made a valuable contribution to the outdoor community at large.

• Queensland Moto Park
  Finalists
• Four Wheel Drive Queensland
• Qld Sonic Dragon Boat Club
• Rosco Canoes Australia Pty Ltd

The Queensland Government Environmental Award
The recipient of this Award will be proactive in their efforts to demonstrate, educate and promote sustainable outdoor recreation to a high standard.

• Tinaroo Environmental Education Centre
  Finalists
• Mt Barney Lodge
• Adventure Alternatives

The K2 Basecamp Encouragement Award
The Encouragement Award recognises the efforts and achievements of a student or a youth currently involved in outdoor activities through a structured course (E.g. School, TAFE, University) or a church or community-based programme.

• Thomas Powell, Anglican Church Grammar School
  Finalists
• Victoria Clark, Cooloola Christian College

The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award
The Outdoor Event Award recognises the achievements of an individual/ organisation/ committee that has undertaken the development and management of a ‘significant’ outdoor recreation event in Queensland.

• 23rd Australian Scout Jamboree, Scouts Australia QLD Branch
  Finalists
• Kokoda Challenge, Kokoda Challenge Association Inc
• Oxfam Trailwalker Brisbane, Oxfam Australia

The Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation Government Achievement Award

This award recognises the achievements of local or state government departments and agencies that have produced positive outcomes for outdoor recreation.

• Ipswich City Council
  Finalists
• Seqwater

QORF is proud to announce the following category winners in the 2012 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards

The Queensland Government Outstanding Achievement (Individual) Award

• Winner: Rebecca Fox, Manager, Kindilan OECC, from Redlands
• Finalist: Todd Samorowski, Director, Adventure Alternatives, from Woodford
• Finalist: Mike Victor OAM, President, Cycling Queensland, from Morningside

The Brisbane City Council Outstanding Achievement (Organisation) Award

• Winner: Scouts Australia Institute of Training, Bald Hills
• Winner: Adventure Alternatives, Woodford
• Finalist: Maroon Outdoor Education Centre, Maroon Dam
• Finalist: Queensland Moto Park, Wyaralong

The K2 Basecamp Encouragement Award

• Winner: Nathan Sears, Venturer Scouts Queensland, from Capalaba
• Finalist: Russell Knipe, Scouts Queensland Rover, from Toowoomba
• Finalist: Margie Dickson, Venturer, Scouts Queensland, from Taringa

The Queensland Government Encouraging Participation in Outdoor Recreation Award

• Winner: Motorcycling Queensland, Queensland Moto Park, Wyaralong
• Finalist: Campbell Willis, Teacher, Centre Education Programme, as part of the Edmund Rice Education Flexible Learning Centre Network, from Woodridge
• Finalist: Bundaberg Youth Management Team, Bundaberg PCYC

The Queensland Government Environmental Award

• Winner: Logan Community Trailcare Alliance, Logan City Council, Logan
• Finalist: Todd & Christy Samorowski, Adventure Alternatives Outdoor Education Centre, Woodford

The FSR Skills Alliance Excellence in Outdoor Instruction and Education Award

• Winner: Edmund Rice Education Flexible Learning Centre Network, Queensland
• Finalist: Googa Outdoor Education Centre, Blackbutt

The Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation Government Achievement Award

• Winner: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS), for the 2012 Outdoor Recreation operational policies and Memoranda of Understanding
• Finalist: Norman Anderson, Department of Communities, Child Safety, Youth and Families, for The Northern Outlook, Cairns
• Finalist: Sport and Recreation Services & Toowoomba Regional Council, for the Toowoomba Criterium Facility
• Finalist: Logan City Council, for Logan Community Trailcare Alliance

The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award

• Winner: Kokoda Challenge, organised by the Kokoda Challenge Association, based in Southport, Qld
• Finalist: Oxfam Trailwalker Brisbane, organised by Oxfam Australia, based in Fortitude Valley, Qld

QORF is proud to announce the following category winners in the 2011 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards

The Queensland Government Outstanding Achievement (Individual) Award

• Winner: Kate Harrison – Senior Program Officer, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
• Finalist: Todd Samorowski – Director, Adventure Alternatives, Woodford
• Finalist: David Kettle – UnitingCare Community Youth Leader, Townsville
• Finalist: Tony Lee – 20 year Outdoor Educator, Meebunn-bia Outdoor Education Centre

The Brisbane City Council Outstanding Achievement (Organisation) Award

• Winner: Orienteering Queensland
• Finalist: The Boy’s Brigade Queensland

The K2 Basecamp Encouragement Award

• Winner: Harley Miles – 16 year old Outdoor Recreation Trainee, Laidley
• Finalist: Ben Fitzgerald – 16 year old Venturer Scout, Brisbane

The Queensland Government Encouraging Participation in Outdoor Recreation Award

• Winner: DETOUR Youth Program (Parkour), UnitingCare Community Townsville
• Winner: Wild Earth Adventures for the Homeless, Mission Australia’s Roma House
• Finalist: Goanna Gang Adventure Program for 4 to 7 year olds, Kindilan Outdoor Education Centre
• Finalist: Oxfam Australia, Oxfam Trailwalker Brisbane

The Queensland Government Department of Local Government & Planning Environmental Award

• Winner: Adventure Alternatives Outdoor Education Centre, Woodford
• Finalist: ‘Recreation in Natural Areas Strategy’, Ipswich City Council
• Finalist: Mountain bike trail building standards and guidelines, The International Mountain Bicycling Association Australia

The Queensland Government Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Excellence in Outdoor Instruction and Education Award

• Winner: Meebunn-bia Outdoor Education Centre, Rathdowney
• Finalist: The Rock Adventure Specialists, Browns Plains
• Finalist: The Outdoor Leadership Team, Tropical North Qld Institute of TAFE, Cairns

The Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation Government Achievement Award

• Winner: ‘South East Queensland Outdoor Recreation Strategy’, Department of Local Government & Planning
• Finalist: ‘Gympie Region Walk and Cycle Strategy’, Gympie Regional Council & the Department of Transport and Main Roads
• Finalist: Recreational Trail Mapping, Sunshine Coast Regional Council

The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award

• Winner: Oxfam Trailwalker Brisbane, Oxfam Australia
• Finalist: KWT Maxiss Downhill Mountain Bike Sunshine Series, Beerwah

QORF is proud to announce the following category winners in the 2010 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards

The Queensland Government Outstanding Achievement (Individual) Award

• Winner: Ian Javes
• Finalist: Cathy Crittenden

The Brisbane City Council Outstanding Achievement (Organisation) Award

• Winner: Guides Queensland
• Finalist: Brisbane River Dragons
• Finalist: Edmund Park

The K2 Basecamp Encouragement Award

• Winner: Rebecca Crittenden
• Finalist: Trevor Cole

The Queensland Government
Encouraging Participation in Outdoor Recreation Award

• Joint Winner: The Gap State High School
• Joint Winner: The Rock Adventure Specialists
• Finalist: Have Horse … Will Travel
• Finalist: Communify Queensland

The Queensland Government
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Excellence in Outdoor Instruction and Education Award

• Winner: PCYC Bluelight Catalyst Program
• Finalist: Meebunn-bia
• Finalist: Edmund Park

The Queensland Government
Department of Infrastructure and Planning Environmental Award

• Winner: Mt Barney Lodge
• Finalist: Guides Queensland

The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award

• Winner: Queensland Dragon Boat State Championships
• Finalist: Glasshouse Trail Series (TRAQ)
• Finalist: Inaugural Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Ride (ATHRA)

The Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation Government Achievement Award

• Winner: Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, Department of Infrastructure & Planning
• Finalist: Wellbeing Planning and Programs Team, Sunshine Coast Council
• Finalist: Logan City Council, Recreation Trails Strategy

QORF is proud to announce the following category winners in the 2009 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards

Department of Communities Outstanding Achievement (Individual) Award

• Rob Simson – Orienteering Qld
• Reg McCallum – Brisbane Valley Rail Trail

The Brisbane City Council Outstanding Achievement (Organisation) Award

• Hillbrook Anglican School

The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award

• Girl’s Celebrate – Guides Queensland

Department of Communities Encouraging Participation in Outdoor Recreation Award

• John Woods, Edmund Park

The Queensland Government Department of Infrastructure and Planning, Environmental Award

• SEQ Catchments Ltd

The K2 Encouragement Award

• Joseph Roberson – Iona College, Brisbane

The Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation, Government Achievement Award

• Department of Environment & Resource Management – Great! Walks

Queensland Fitness, Sport & Recreation Skills Alliance, Fostering Training and Professional Development Award

• Outdoor Leadership Team – Tropical North QLD TAFE

QORF is proud to announce the following category winners in the 2008 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards

Department of Local Government, Sport and Recreation Outstanding Achievement (Individual) Award

• Kathy Neehouse

The Brisbane City Council Outstanding Achievement (Organisation) Award

• Department of Education, Training and the Arts

The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award

• Nanango Heritage Endurance Riders Association Inc

Department of Local Government, Sport and Recreation Encouraging Participation in Outdoor Recreation Award

• ‘Time for Grandparents’ Program, Seniors Enquiry Line

The Queensland Government Department of Infrastructure and Planning, Environmental Award

• Mt Barney Lodge

The Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation, Government Achievement Award

• Department of Local Government, Sport and Recreation – Outdoor Recreation Team

Recreation Training Queensland, Fostering Training and Professional Development Award

• Girl Guides Queensland

QORF is proud to announce the following category winners in the 2007 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards

The Sport and Recreation Queensland Outstanding Achievement (Individual) Award

• Brian Kross

The Brisbane City Council Outstanding Achievement (Organisation) Award

• Bike on Australia

The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award

• Nanango Heritage Endurance Riders Association for the Nanango Endurance Ride

The Sport and Recreation Encouraging Participation in Outdoor Recreation Award

• Ozcare’s Mozart Program

The Office of Urban Management Environmental Award

• Mount Barney Lodge Country Retreat

The Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation, Government Achievement Award

• Noosa Council

Recreation Training Queensland, Fostering Training and Professional Development Award

• Montrose Access

The K2 Encouragement Award

• Ngarina Tolley-Saunders

QORF is proud to announce the following category winners in the 2006 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards

The Sport and Recreation Queensland Outstanding Achievement (Individual) Award

• Eric Andrews

The Brisbane City Council Outstanding Achievement (Organisation) Award

• Toowoomba Mountain Bike Club

The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award

• The 2006 Flight Centre Cycle Epic

The Sport and Recreation Encouraging Participation in Outdoor Recreation Award

• Narelle Ash

The Office of Urban Management Environmental Award

• Gold Coast City Council with UrbisJHD for the Green Heart Strategy

The Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation, Government Achievement Award

• The Linville to Blackbutt Rail Trail Project

Recreation Training Queensland, Fostering Training and Professional Development Award

• Dive Queensland

The K2 Encouragement Award

• Dallas Godson

QORF is proud to announce the following category winners in the 2005 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards

The Sport and Recreation Queensland Outstanding Achievement (Individual) Award

• Gillian Duncan

The Brisbane City Council Outstanding Achievement (Organisation) Award

• Tropical North Queensland TAFE

The Office of Urban Management Environmental Award

• Gap Creek Trails Alliance

The Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation, Government Achievement Award

• The Project Team, Regional Trail Bike Site Survey 2004

Recreation Training Queensland, Fostering Training and Professional Development Award

• Scouts Australia, Institute of Training

The K2 Encouragement Award

• Sasha Laws-King

The Sport and Recreation Queensland Outstanding Achievement (Individual) Award

• Jan Scudamore (Tread Lightly)

The Brisbane City Council Outstanding Achievement (Organisation) Award

• Australian Speleological Federation

The QORF Award for Encouraging Participation in Outdoor Recreation

• QLD Orienteering Association

The Brisbane City Council Award for Excellence in Safety & Risk Management

• Redland Shire Council

OEAQ Outdoor Education Award

• Binna Burra Mountain Lodge & Don Hamley

RTQ Award for Fostering Training and Professional Development

• Tropical North QLD TAFE

The K2 Environmental Award

• The Greening Lockyer Project

The Sport and Recreation Queensland Outstanding Achievement (Individual) Award

• John Wood

The Brisbane City Council Outstanding Achievement (Organisation) Award

• Tallebudgera Beach Outdoor Education School

The Sport and Recreation Queensland Award for Encouraging Participation in Outdoor Recreation

• Nigel Walker (Redland Shire Council)

OEAQ Outdoor Education Award

• Genny Blades

The Brisbane City Council Award for Excellence in Safety & Risk Management

• Meebunn-bia

RTQ Award for Fostering Training and Professional Development

• Tropical North QLD TAFE

The K2 Environmental Award

• BCC Nudgee Waterholes Reserve Project

Project Nature-Ed Government Achievement Award

• Regional Landscape Strategy Advisory Committee

The Brisbane City Council Outstanding Achievement (Individual) 

• David Thomas (Scouts QLD)

The Sport and Recreation Queensland Excellence in Safety & Risk Management

• Greg Toman (Rock, River & Rescue)

RTQ Award for Fostering Training and Professional Development

• Tropical North Qld TAFE, Cairns
  

The Sport and Recreation Queensland Award for Encouraging Participation in Outdoor Recreation

• Real Adventure Women (RAW-BCC)

The K2  Environmental Award

• QLD Orienteering Association