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Who’s Who in 22:Community, part one
Today, we continue our Who’s Who in 22 series by listing members of the community, in the Moreton Bay Region, who have achieved great things in 2022. Check out part one of the list
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Senior-Constable Jo Arthur
Moreton Region Crime Prevention Unit community engagement officer Senior-Constable Jo Arthur has grown the local myPolice Moreton Facebook page from scratch to 22,000 followers in just eight months. Tasked with creating a page to get the right messages out to the people about safety and reporting and preventing crime to engage with the Moreton Bay Region community in 2022, she never imagined it would be such a success in such a short time.
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Lenny Seberry
Beachmere filmmaker Lenny Seberry has been recognised for his efforts in shining a light on disability by winning the Judge’s Choice Award at the NOVA Employment 2022 Focus On Ability Short Film Awards
Who’s Who in 22, Community: Sean Harrop
New Moreton Bay Region SES Controller Sean Harrop has hit the ground running since arriving in the region in January 2022, with a baptism of flooding rain and wild weather
Who’s Who in 22, Community: Amy-lee Mayes
Redcliffe Area Youth Space’s Amy-lee Mayes has continued to fearlessly advocate for young people and lead a team dedicated to delivering programs, initiatives and support that saves lives in 2022
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Matt McCracken
Matt McCracken’s fearless advocacy for people living with a disability was recognised in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List, where he was awarded an Order of the Medal of Australia. Matt’s legacy also lives on in the Award for Accessibility & Inclusiveness Excellence in the Moreton Bay Business Excellence and Innovation Awards – a new category in this year’s awards program.
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: John Hardgrave
Albany Creek’s John Hardgrave was stunned to be named Dickson Citizen of the Year in January. The award acknowledged his contribution to the community as a former member of the Australian Defence force, passionate volunteer and veterans’ advocate. His community work continued throughout the year, with John walking 156km to raise more than $2000 for charity in March.
Who’s Who in 22, Community: Sharyn Tidswell
Redcliffe Hospital Fundraising Manager Sharyn Tidswell ramped up her efforts to mobilise the community ahead of the second Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital event in 2022
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Michael Hornby
Albany Creek resident Michael Hornby received an OAM in 2022 recognising more than 30 years of “service to the community” founding, running and expanding some of the biggest charities in Australia
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Melissa Redsell
When Melissa Redsell became pregnant at the age of 16, she never dreamt she would go to university, or forge a successful career, let alone create a thriving charity helping young mums-to-be. In 2022, she became Queensland’s Australian of the Year in the Community Hero category and published a book
