Rotary stalwart Martin Corkery is a well-recognised figure in Ipswich, but now he’s gaining statewide recognition as he’s been nominated for Senior Australian of the Year for Queensland. The winner of the award will be announced on 8 November in a gala ceremony.
They will then go forward to the national awards announcement on Thursday, 25 January, 2024 in Canberra.
National Australia Day Council CEO Mark Fraser AO CVO congratulated the Queensland nominees on their recognition.
“The nominees for the Queensland awards come from all walks of life and many different areas of endeavour and contribution,” said Fraser.
“They remind us all of what we can do when we make a decision to take action, make a stand, lend a hand or strive for a goal.”
Corkery lives up to the Rotary motto, “Service above self”, having given many hours and plenty of his own dollars to community causes.
