Max Walker provides great entertainment
It was a stunning success for the city of Cairns as all three Cairns athletes won the top three awards at this year’s Suncorp North Queensland Sportstar Awards, held in March 2004 in Atherton. The Merrilands Hall in Atherton was packed as the audience was entertained by the irreverent Max Walker, who enjoyed the atmosphere in what was a huge night for the Tablelands sporting community. Benny Pike from WIN television ensured the crowd lapped up the stories of a sporting life by Max Walker, engaging in banter which was appreciated by the large crowd.
Swimmer Zoe Tonks won the Senior Award, gymnast Chloe Jackson received the Junior Award, and Heather Law took home a new Award this year – the Alan Ticehurst Memorial Award for Services to North Queensland Sport.
Zoe had a huge year in 2003, having been selected in the 200m backstroke fro Australia’s Telstra Dolphins Swim team as the youngest member. She was presented with a $2000 cheque from Suncorp North Queensland Manager Michael Goynich.
In 2003 Chloe was selected in the Australian level 10 gymnastics team to tour the United States, even though she was only a level 9. She also excelled at the Australian Gymnastics championships where she was placed first in her level. Chloe was awardeD a cheque for $500.
The new Alan Ticehurst Memorial Award for Services to North Queensland Sport acknowledges the unsung hero I sport and the inaugural award was given to Heather Law. Heather has been involved in softball for more years than she cares to admit and is an icon in the sport in Cairns.
