16 September 2008
Hobart: Tasmanian Minister for
Infrastructure, Graeme Sturges today announced the launch of a
search to crown Australia's most 'Active Adults' with Spirit of
Tasmania's 'Have you got the Spirit?' community
campaign.
Spirit of Tasmania wants to celebrate
those with true spirit and energy by recognising their
achievements. The 'Have you got the Spirit?' search will
seek out people within the community with incredible, wonderful,
funny, sad or inspirational stories. And what's more, there is over
$15,000 in prizes to be won.
Minister Sturges said, "This community
campaign is an exciting initiative from the Spirit of Tasmania to
acknowledge the achievements of people in our community who are not
letting age stop them when it comes to enjoying and making the most
of life.
"It is an opportunity for us to
celebrate men and women in our society who love taking on a
challenge of any size. I am looking forward to reading the entries
and learning about some of Australia's most inspirational
people".
Members of the public are invited to
nominate either themselves, someone in their family, a friend or
neighbour who they believe fits the criteria … a person over the
age of 45 from New South Wales, Victoria or Tasmania who has
achieved something special or has an interesting story to tell.
Entries will be judged by a panel
consisting of cricket legend and Active Adult, Max Walker,
Australian Senior Traveller Editor, Sue Preston and Spirit of
Tasmania's CEO Charles Griplas.
On behalf of the judges Max Walker
said, "This is a fantastic way to celebrate ordinary people's life
experiences. My generation is not always given the recognition it
deserves. This community campaign is a step towards changing that.
I believe there are quiet achievers hidden in all corners of
Australia. I'm delighted to be involved and would encourage anyone
who fits the bill to enter".
Charles Griplas said, "Many of our
passengers have a thirst for adventure and a desire to try new
things. We wanted an opportunity to learn more about their
experiences and stories and to reward their achievements".
Two winners, as judged by the panel,
will receive a luxury Australian holiday for themselves and three
friends. One winner from the mainland and one from Tasmania will
each receive a trip on the Spirit of Tasmania.
The mainland winner will go on to enjoy
a five night Pure Tasmania Experience for four including
accommodation at the stunning Cradle Mountain Chateau and a journey
on the Reflections and Rainforest Canoe. They will then visit the
idyllic Strahan Village, sampling some Tasmanian delights with a
delicious wine and cheese tasting and take a trip on the
breathtaking West Coast Wilderness Railway.
The Tasmanian winner will enjoy a five
night Stella Hospitality Group experience for four with
accommodation at the beautiful Mantra on Russell in Melbourne. The
party will experience the Eureka Skydeck including the thrill of
'The Edge' before relaxing on a Melbourne River Cruise. The
travellers will then go on to Peppers The Sands, Torquay where they
will be able to enjoy 18-holes of golf and luxuriate with a deep
relaxation treatment at Saltair Spa Retreat.
Call for nominations are open until
30th November. Entrants are asked to submit in no more that 250
words why they think their nominated 'Active Adult' deserves to win
the title. Entries can be submitted via the website spiritoftasmania.com.au
or via post, at: Have you got the Spirit? Promotion, PO
Box 323, Port Melbourne, Victoria 3207. Full terms and conditions
can be found on the above website.
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For media enquires
please contact:
Sam Watson
Pesel & Carr
(03) 9663 0886
0412 099 134 sam.watson@peselandcarr.com.au
Myka Hoffman
Communications Coordinator
Spirit of Tasmania
(03) 9206 6220
0438 393 898
mlh@spiritoftasmania.com.au
