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.
The 2024 Queensland Greats were announced at a ceremony in Brisbane on Queensland Day, Thursday 6 June 2024. Read more about the recipients’ achievements below.
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 20202024 awards recipients
Emeritus Professor Peter Andrews AOBiotechnology pioneer and advocate
Founding figure in Queensland’s biotechnology sector, inaugural Chief Scientist for Queensland and venture capitalist.
Ms Natalie Cook OAM OLYOlympian and athlete advocate
Olympic Gold Medallist, five-time Olympian in Beach Volleyball and founder of Aussie Athlete Fund.
Mrs Keri Craig-Lee OAMQueensland fashion and business leader
Internationally recognised fashion designer and co-founder of Australian Country Choice.
Mr Scott HutchinsonConstruction veteran and arts advocate
Transformative leader in construction, philanthropist, cultural advocate, and champion of indigenous employment.
Mr Getano Lui (Jnr) AMAdvocate for Torres Strait Islands
Dedicated leader and advocate for the Torres Strait Islands, instrumental in establishing the Torres Strait Islander Flag.
LifeFlightA leader in aeromedical care
A community organisation driven to make a difference and save lives.
Sir Bruce Small‘Mr Gold Coast’
Inaugural State Member for Surfers Paradise, renowned for putting Surfers Paradise and the Gold Coast on the global map.