The North Queensland Sportstar Awards in Townsville were a night to remember, celebrating dedication, achievement, and community spirit across the region.
Local sporting stalwart Lenny Chiesa was honoured with the Alan Alfred Ticehurst Memorial Service to Sport Award, recognising his remarkable contribution to surf lifesaving and rugby league. One of seven exceptional finalists, Lenny’s accolade marks more than 50 years of commitment to sport in North Queensland. His passion and unwavering dedication have made a lasting impact on countless athletes and volunteers across the community.
Also representing the region with pride was the Under 19 Beach Relay Team—Evandah, Jared, Mike, and Raiwri—who were named finalists for Team Sportstar of the Year. Their recognition among an impressive field of nominees reflects their skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship, both on and off the beach.
Congratulations to Lenny, the U19 team, and all finalists for their outstanding achievements and contributions to North Queensland sport.
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