Mackay region to recognise its most accomplished sports people

The Mackay Regional Council Sporting Hall of Fame has been developed to recognise the region’s residents who have made outstanding achievements in their sport.

Mayor Greg Williamson said the hall of fame wasn’t just for athletes, but also leaders, officials, support staff or coaches.

“With our state set to host the 2032 Olympics, we decided that now was the perfect time to highlight the Mackay region as a sporting powerhouse,” Mayor Williamson said.

“We have so many tremendous athletes, coaches, support staff and officials who have represented Queensland and Australia in various sports, as well as Olympians, Paralympians and Commonwealth Games representatives,” he said.

“Not only will the hall of fame provide recognition to those who have achieved great things in their sporting endeavours, it will also provide inspiration to up-and-coming sports people.

“It will allow them to identify their role models and show them that regional athletes can make it to the highest echelons in sport.

“It will also allow us to show just how many amazing athletes our region produces and hopefully attract more funding for development of our coaches, athletes and officials, and sporting infrastructure.”

Nominations for the hall of fame are now open and the form is available online at mackay.qld.gov.au/halloffame

Nominations will be accepted at any time, with applications considered on a quarterly basis.

Applicants are encouraged to read the eligibility criteria before submitting a nomination.

Successful nominations will receive a certificate from the Office of the Mayor and their name, photo and achievements will be displayed on the Mackay Sporting Hall of Fame website and other council media and facilities where appropriate.

Mayor Greg Williamson with young athletes at the Mackay ARC.