30 October 2008
Golfing legend and original glamour girl Jan Stephenson, aged
56, today lent her support to Spirit of Tasmania's 'Have you got
the Spirit?' campaign.
Spirit of Tasmania has set out to celebrate those people who
demonstrate true spirit and energy by recognising their
achievements. The 'Have you got the Spirit?' search is
seeking 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.
Stephenson said, "Spirit of Tasmania has developed a fantastic
concept to celebrate my generation's ongoing achievements. Thanks
to Spirit, those in our community deserving acknowledgement will be
rewarded. We're all still actively 'out there' achieving, doing,
playing, leading and contributing. I see it every day in my work,
my travels, my own community and of course on the course. There's
no stopping us!
"I certainly do not let my age decide how I enjoy and make the
most of life. I still feel like I'm 25, I still have dreams, a
thirst for adventure and a desire to try new things. I believe this
search will reveal that I'm not alone."
The search to crown Australia's most 'Active Adults' is well
under way. Nominations have been rolling in daily since the
campaign opened on 16 September 2008. The judging panel, consisting
of cricket legend Max Walker, editor of Australian Senior
Traveller, Sue Preston, and CEO of Spirit of Tasmania, Charles
Griplas, have a tough task ahead of them.
Griplas said, "Our community campaign is generating an exciting
response from the community. We have received submissions from
Gunnedah to Kanahooka, from Creswick to Myrtleford, from Tramere to
Railton. The community is galvanized. The nominations are capturing
the essence of true Spirit.
"There's a 90 year old woman with a full diary who travels
independently and daily on public transport, there's a man despite
countless illness setbacks who still drops everything to help out
if others ask, there are sons and daughters, wives and friends who
have been motivated to proudly nominate their loved ones."
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.
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 two winners will be announced on Thursday 11 December
2008.
Stephenson said, "What a great way to share the achievements of
your life partner or friend or Gran. These once in a lifetime
holiday experiences are a great temptation plus the winners get to
take three friends! It really is an exceptional opportunity."
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
30 November 2008. 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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