Editor's Note 21 November

Hi Everyone,

The past couple of months have been an absolute whirlwind! It feels like every weekend has been filled with events and I am officially running out of different dresses to wear!

This weekend is no exception, with the inaugural Whitsunday Business Awards taking place on Friday night. You can read our 13-page Nominees Feature from page 19 in this edition, and we will announce the winners in a special feature next week.

I would like to say a massive thank you to the people who have brought Business Awards to our region.

The fact that the event has already sold out to its capacity of 200, and that nominations were strong, shows just how much these awards were needed and how well they have been received.

We are really looking forward to attending this Friday and being among so many local businesses who are proud of their achievements. It will be wonderful to come together and celebrate.

Speaking of celebrating, I would also like to give a huge shout out to the local businesses who brought home a Queensland Tourism Award over the weekend. It was wonderful to see so many Whitsunday operators recognised for their hard work. You can check out page five in this week’s edition, and we will have an extended feature for you next week.

Finally, the last shout out for the week goes to another big event, this time one in our own home, my husband’s birthday. All year round he puts everyone else first, racing the kids to after school activities, holding my handbag at countless work events, and always working quietly behind the scenes to make sure his family is cared for and loved.

This weekend I am looking forward to making it all about him for once. Happy birthday darling.

Rach

Quote of the Week: “The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit” Unknown

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