Queensland Greats Awards 2024
The Queensland Greats Awards recognises and honours extraordinary individuals and institutions who have made a meaningful contribution to, or whose achievements have significantly impacted the history and development of Queensland.
Nominations have now closed for the 2024 Queensland Greats Awards. You can still explore and discover more about the categories and previous recipients.
The 2024 Queensland Greats will be announced at a ceremony in Brisbane on Queensland Day, Thursday 6 June 2024.
Nomination categories
Individual
For individuals who have made a significant contribution to, or whose achievements have impacted the development of Queensland.
Previous recipients
Kay McGrath OAM
Award recipient 2019
Kevin Carmody
Award recipient 2009Institution
For companies or organisations operating in Queensland that have contributed significantly to the development of Queensland.
Previous recipients
Queensland Country Women's Association
Award recipient 2019
RSPCA Queensland Inc.
Award recipient 2016Posthumous
For honouring deceased individuals who have made a significant contribution to, or whose achievements have impacted the development of Queensland.
Previous recipients
Steve Irwin
Award recipient 2015
Richard McCarthy OAM
Award recipient 20202023 awards recipients
Mr William BartonFirst Nations Musician and Composer (Kalkadungu QLD)
World-renowned didgeridoo performer, composer, instrumentalist, and vocalist.
Mr Joe BrummCreator of Bluey
Creator, writer and showrunner of the animated children’s television series, Bluey.
The Honourable Gerald (Tony) Fitzgerald AC KCChampion of anti-corruption and accountability
Distinguished legal and judicial professional with a legacy of fighting systemic corruption and abuse of power.
Mr Steve Renouf‘The Pearl’
Rugby League player, role model, and advocate for Indigenous and non-Indigenous health and wellbeing.
Ms Adele Rice AMEducator and refugee advocate
Forging pathways for newly arrived individuals, families, and communities.
Rural Fire ServiceQueensland focused
Supporting frontline firefighting and helping Queensland communities prepare for fire seasons.
Dr Honor Dell Cleary OAMQueensland Elder and early childhood pioneer
Queensland Elder, early childhood pioneer and dedicated community advocate.
Emeritus Professor Alan Mackay-Sim AMStem cell research pioneer
World-leading scientist for stem cell and neuroscience research.