The 2024 Keno & Clubs Queensland Awards for Excellence winners have been announced, with 23 clubs winning gold across 26 categories.
The awards aim to ‘recognise and celebrate the outstanding work and achievements of organisations and individuals’ across qualifying Queensland clubs.
Kelly Egan, CEO of Clubs Queensland said “The Awards night recognises outstanding achievements in civic contributions, sporting camaraderie, exceptional hospitality, community mindedness and individual professionalism.”
“The Excellence Awards put the spotlight on all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into making these clubs a vital part of their community,” he stated.
Club of the Year, Large went to Carina Leagues Club for the second year running.
General Manager of Carina Leagues Club, Adam Wiencke said the “award is an honour that we do not take lightly,” attributing the success to the dedication of staff.
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron also attributed its award of Club of the Year, Non Gaming to its staff and members.
Frenchville Sports Club won silver awards for Community Support Services and Club of the Year – Medium.
“We are proud of our ongoing contributions to the community, including our support for initiatives like the Fitzroy Community Hospice,” remarked Damien Massingham, CEO.
“Frenchville Sports Club has a long-standing and proud tradition of supporting the local community, contributing over $1 million annually.
“Winning Silver in Club of the Year – Medium was also a great recognition of our continued efforts to provide exceptional experiences to our members and give back to the community that has supported us throughout the years.”
The 2024 winners were:
Best Licensed RSL and/or Services Club: Club Parkview
Best Bowls Club: Club Pine Rivers
Best Football Club: The Lion Richlands
Best Surf Life Saving Supporters Club: Coolum Surf Club
Best Sports Club: Caboolture Sports Club
Best Cafe: The Cafe, The Lion Richlands
Best Dining, Small: Bayview Bar & Bites, The Surf Club Mooloolaba
Best Dining, Medium: Atrium Bistro, Gympie RSL
Best Dining, Large: The Precinct, Norths Leagues & Services Club
Health & Wellbeing: You Ok Boo?, Booroodabin Community & Recreation Club
Community Support Services: People, Not Just Names, Kedron-Wavell
Support of All Abilities Sport: Creating Magic On and Off The Field, Brothers Leagues Club Cairns
Heart of the Community: Belong in Hockey Program, Club Glenvale
Special Achievement Award – Responsible Gambling: Kedron-Wavell
Special Achievement Award – Responsible Service of Alcohol: Coolum Surf Club
Young Manager of the Year: Brayden Young, Kedron-Wavell
Club Chef of the Year: Hossein Moshtaghi, Norths Leagues & Services Club
Club Director of the Year: Terry Doolan, Harrup Park
Club Manager of the Year: Justin Hall, The Lion Richlands
Best Gaming Venue, Small: The Sands Social
Best Gaming Venue, Medium: Club Parkview
Best Gaming Venue, Large: Cowboys Leagues Club
Club of the Year, Non-Gaming: Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Club of the Year, Small: The Waves Club Caloundra
Club of the Year, Medium: Kirwan Sports Club
Club of the Year, Large: Carina Leagues Club