Recognise someone who goes above and beyond the call of duty for an ATRQ
member organization by nominating them.
The prizes are fantastic.
So send those nominations in!
 
For more information contact the Awards Co-ordinator by
telephoning 4045 3958 or writing to 3 Barney Street, Edmonton  Qld  4869.

CHUFF AWARDS - May 2008

Ms Irma Deas from The Workshops Rail Museum for 'Excellent Customer Service' and Mr Alex Wright from the Australian Railway Historical Society Qld Division for excellent service 'Behind the Scenes'.

Irma Deas is a highly valued member of the volunteer team at The Workshops Rail Museum.  She has worked across a number of areas within the collections and curatorial section since the opening of the museum in 2002.

Alex Wright is a volunteer with the Australian Railway Historical Society Queensland Division in Townsville.

Alex works tirelessly as a volunteer supporting the activities of the Australian Railway Historical Society.  His cheerful nature and willingness to help make him a valuable member of the Townsville team.

ATRQ is pleased to announce the winners of the December 2007 ATRQ Chuff Awards are Ian Thompson for the ‘Excellent Customer Service’ category and Phillip Turner for the ‘Behind the Scenes’ category.

Ian Thompson is a volunteer at the Australian Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Society (ANGRMS) in Woodford near Caboolture.   At ANGRMS Ian is involved in a number of customer service roles including Station Master and Guard on running days and regularly helps out with ANGRMS displays at public community events.  Ian is a great ambassador for the organisation and ensures customers have a positive experience when travelling on ANGRMS Durundur Railway. 

Phillip Turner is a volunteer for the Australian Railway Historical Society, Queensland Division at the Rosewood Railway Museum west of Ipswich.  Phillip has been extensively involved in the restoration of the steam locomotives utilised to haul the popular tourist railway trains and the development of the Rosewood Railway Museum overhaul and maintenance workshop. 

Phillips is an inspiration to others because of his involvement and dedication to the Rosewood Railway Museum since it’s inception in 1984.

Jim Taylor of the Darling Downs Historical Rail Society at Toowoomba was also recognised with a ‘Special Mention’ certificate.

CHUFF AWARDS - May 2007

ATRQ is pleased to announce the winners of the May 2007 ATRQ Chuff Awards
are Merv Volker and Albert Austin.

Merv Volker is a volunteer of the The Workshops Rail Museum (TWRM) in Ipswich.
In the Chuff Award nomination received, Merv was described as a highly valued
member of the volunteer team at The Workshops Rail Museum, working tirelessly
over the past two years, contributing over 2000 hours of work.

Albert Austin is a member of Maryborough City Whistle Stop in Maryborough.
The nomination received for Albert stated that Albert is a wealth of information
and makes an incredible Tour Guide and Historian.
Albert's extensive career and involvement in the rail industry is the basis
for the knowledge he shares with others.

CHUFF AWARDS - December 2006

ATRQ is pleased to announce the winners of the December 2006 ATRQ Chuff
Awards are David Thornton for the Excellent Service category and Jan and
Len Walker for the Behind the Scenes category

David Thornton is a member of the Australian Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
Society (ANGRMS) in Woodford. In the Chuff Award nomination received,
David was described as always helpful, bright and cheerful to members and
the public. David has been a dedicated member since the formation of ANGRMS
in the mid 70¹s and has been involved in many aspects of the organization
and is particularly vigilant when it comes to safety.

Jan and Len Walker are members of Southern Downs Steam Railway (SDSR) in
Warwick. The nomination received for Jan and Len stated that as a team
they put in a lot of time and effort raising funds for the Southern Downs
Steam Railway.¹ As many organizations will understand fund raising is a
major part of not-for-profit organizations and finding people who are
willing to undertake this role is difficult. Not only are Jan and Len
willing fundraisers for SDSR they are also actively involved in other roles
for the organization.

As well as the category winners the judges decided to recognise Jerry
Jirasek from the Australian Society of Section Car Operators with a Special
Mention.

ATRQ would like to congratulate our winners and acknowledge the efforts of
all who serve rail heritage in Queensland.

Like the millions of people across Australia who volunteer their spare time
to assist the community these people give freely of their time.

CHUFF AWARDS - May 2006

ATRQ is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural ATRQ Chuff Awards
are Frank Mears for the 'Behind the Scenes' category and Anna and Peter
Burden for the 'Excellent Service' category.

Frank Mears is a volunteer with Darling Downs Historical Rail Society in
Toowoomba.

Anna and Peter Burden are volunteers with SunSteam in Brisbane.

As well as the category winners the judges decided to recognise two of the
nominees with Special Mentions. Those nominees were Greg Stephenson of
Australian Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Society at Woodford and Peter Ford of
Mackay Heritage Railway.

ATRQ would like to congratulate our winner's and acknowledge the efforts of
all who serve rail heritage in Queensland.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

ATRQ wishes to thank our valued sponsors for their generous support by
contributing to the Chuff Award prizes.

Australian Railway Historical Society Qld Division - Rosewood Railway
Maryborough City Whistle Stop
Bundaberg Railway Historical Society
Mary Valley Heritage Railway

Prizes include:

Free rail journey passes
Copies of John Armstrong's publication 'Locomotives in the Tropics Volume 3'
Limited edition rail interest posters
Rail memorabilia
Rail videos and CD's
Family passes to the Workshops Rail Museum at Ipswich
Double passes on the Savannahlander from Cairns to Forsyth and return
Framed certificates
Framed rail interest photographs

About the Awards 
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Nomination forms can be obtained here!
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