StartUp Tablelands were proud to attend the Tablelands Regional Council Excellence Awards Gala Dinner as finalists, joining an inspiring group of businesses, organisations and community leaders from across the region in celebrating innovation, leadership and community impact.
The organisation was recognised as a finalist for their collaborative work on the PeoplePurposePlace Ginn Road Housing Project, an innovative community-led initiative exploring new approaches to affordable, sustainable and socially connected housing on the Atherton Tablelands.
Being selected as finalists was a significant honour and recognition of the vision, dedication, and hard work of many people involved in the project. StartUp Tablelands sincerely thanks the Tablelands Regional Council for acknowledging the importance of collaborative solutions to regional housing challenges and for recognising the value of community-driven innovation.
The Ginn Road Housing Project was founded on the belief that some of the region’s most complex challenges can be addressed through partnership, shared expertise and community engagement. The collaboration between StartUp Tablelands and PeoplePurposePlace has brought together complementary skills, experience, and networks to develop practical and scalable housing solutions that place people, community and sustainability at their centre.
The gala evening itself was a wonderful celebration of the achievements and dedication that continue to shape the future of the Tablelands. While the project did not take home an award on the night, being named a finalist was an achievement in itself and a reflection of the growing support for innovative housing models that strengthen communities and improve housing accessibility.
The event was exceptionally well organised and created a warm and inspiring atmosphere that showcased the strength, innovation and community spirit of the Tablelands. It provided a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow community leaders, organisations and businesses that are all contributing to the region’s prosperity and resilience.
StartUp Tablelands and People Purpose Place remain committed to advancing affordable housing initiatives, social enterprise projects and community partnerships that create lasting positive outcomes for the Atherton Tablelands and beyond.
“We are extremely thankful to Tablelands Regional Council for the recognition and for hosting such a fantastic evening. Being named finalists was an honour and reflects the commitment of our volunteers, partners, supporters and community members who have contributed to the PeoplePurposePlace Ginn Road Housing Project. The awards highlighted the incredible innovation, passion and community spirit that exists throughout our region,” said Jenny Sader, representative of PeoplePurposePlace and StartUp Tablelands.
Startup and Innovation Tablelands has garnered many awards from local and regional awards competitions. “Great to be back in the game,” enthused one of its longest-serving executives, Seamus Campbell. “ST has had a renewed vigour since Christine Doan has come back to health and has renewed her active role in the organisation. You’ll be hearing more from us again soon!”
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