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    2023 Queensland Philanthropy Week Awards


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    In October 2014, two best mates had aĀ crazy idea to put two washing machinesĀ and two dryers in the back of a van, toĀ wash and dry clothes for free. Orange SkyĀ Ā ā€“ a world-first, freeĀ mobile laundry and shower service forĀ people experiencing homelessness, was the result of this big idea.Ā  FoundersĀ NicĀ Marchesi and Lucas Patchett ,Ā 2016 Young Australians of the Year andĀ recipients of the Order of Australia Medal, are long time friends of QCF and will MC the awards.

    Over lunch another long term friend of QCF, ABC broadcaster Rebecca Levingston,Ā will chat with our very special guestsĀ Terri Irwin AM; Don MeijĀ andĀ Johnathan Thurston AMĀ to discover where their 'big idea' for change came from and what drives them to keep dreaming and building towards their ultimate goal.

    Terri Irwin AM - Wildlife Warriors and Steve Irwin (posthumously), the inaugural winners of the 2022 Queensland Environmental Philanthropist of the Year

    Terri was born in Eugene, Oregon, and had a love for wildlife instilled in her from a very young age. Whilst vacationing in Australia, Terri visited the 'Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park', and was captivated by Steve, an enthusiastic man in his khakis, talking so passionately about crocodiles. Steve and Terri's wildlife documentaries brought the message of wildlife conservation across the world, inspiring people to learn about wildlife and how we can protect them. Today, through her important work at Australia Zoo and the internationally renowned charity Wildlife Warriors, Terri continues to be a passionate wildlife spokesperson and conservation icon. She has dedicated her life to fulfilling Steve's legacy with the heart-warming support of her children, Bindi and Robert.

    Don Meij - CEO & MD Domino's Group, 2022 Queensland Corporate Philanthropist of the Year

    Donā€™s inspiring journey from pizza delivery driver to global pizza mogul is one of relentless focus and determination, a desire to crush convention, to build great teams and culture, and, above all, to continually strive to make the customer experience better.Ā 

    Don has helped mobilise management teams, franchisees, and team members from across the world to become Dominoā€™s for Good.Ā From expanding the Companyā€™s charitable projects and programs, to working to reduce Dominoā€™s environmental footprint, Don is committed to empowering all levels of the business to "do the right thing because it is the right thing to do".

    In 2020, Domino'sĀ donated more than 200,000 safe, hot meals to those on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic and established ā€˜Feed the Kneadā€™ ā€“ a locally run program where stores identify the ā€˜kneadā€™ in their communities and provide support through free pizza.Ā Don is passionate about this chapter in the Dominoā€™s story and looks forward to continuing to realise the Companyā€™s potential as not only one of the most successful pizza franchises in the world, but also the valuable contribution it can make as a responsible and innovative corporate citizen.

    Johnathan Thurston AM, NRL Player and Indigenous mentor, 2018 Australian of the Year

    He is known as the best player in Rugby League, but Johnathan Thurston is also one of the most giving. Former captain of the North Queensland Cowboys, Johnathan played as an Australian international, Queensland State of Origin and Indigenous All Stars representative halfback, five-eighth and goal-kicker. is today renowned for his philanthropy as well as his sporting prowess. In 2015, he became the first four-time Dally M Medallist for the NRL season's best player, and later the first ever three-time winner of the Golden Boot Award for the world's best player. Johnathanā€™s willingness to give is just as legendary. An ambassador for the Queensland Reconciliation Awards, Johnathan has lent his voice to the Recognise campaign to acknowledge Indigenous people in the Constitution. In 2017, he helped launch the $9.5 million NRL Cowboys House, a home away from home for over 100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from remote North Queensland. Johnathanā€™s qualities of humility, sportsmanship, leadership and loyalty are admired both on the football field and off, making him an inspiring role model for Indigenous people and a great Australian.

    At the event we willĀ be presenting the following awards:

    1. QCF Corporate Philanthropist of the YearĀ ā€“Ā Sponsored byĀ QIC
    2. QCF SME Philanthropist of the YearĀ ā€“Ā Sponsored byĀ Deloitte
    3. QCF Community Philanthropist of the YearĀ ā€“Ā Sponsored byĀ Anglo American
    4. QCF Emerging Philanthropist of the YearĀ ā€“Ā Sponsored byĀ Perpetual
    5. QCF Philanthropy Innovation AwardĀ ā€“Ā Sponsored byĀ QUT
    6. QCFĀ Environmental Philanthropist of the YearĀ ā€“Ā Sponsored byĀ Goodman Private WealthĀ 
    7. QCF Philanthropic Foundation of the YearĀ ā€“Ā Sponsored byĀ The Public Trustee

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