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23 December, 2023
Top gong for MBRIT program
The Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism’s (MBRIT) volunteer program took out a gold award at this year’s Queensland Tourism Awards, staged at the Cairns Convention Centre.
![MBRIT CEO Natassia Wheeler accepting the gold award at the Queensland Tourism Awards.](https://somerset-4634.kxcdn.com/img/containers/assets/news/mbrit-chief-executive-officer-natassia-wheeler-relishes-the-gold-award-which-the-moreton-bay-region-volunteer-program-earned-at-the-queensland-tourism-awards..jpg/4ebf4df6cc5e3e2775418bc48b0ca9f7.jpg)
Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism’s volunteer program earned the prize for Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer or Volunteer Group.
MBRIT CEO, Natassia Wheeler, said the gold award for their program was a testament to the incredible efforts of MBRIT’s hard-working and dedicated 300-plus volunteers who “personify the essence of our region”.
“With 4.6 million day visitors per annum, our volunteers are the face of our region, offering a warm welcome, sharing their local expertise, and creating memorable experiences for visitors,” she said.
“This award is a celebration of their unwavering dedication and the pivotal role they play in promoting our region as a premier tourism destination.”