Norman Moore

Norman Moore

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    Minister praises Kalgoorlie-Boulder for tourism success

    24/10/2000 10:10 AM
     
    23/10/00


      Tourism Minister Norman Moore has congratulated Kalgoorlie-Boulder for its success at the Country Tourism Association awards night in Albany at the weekend.

      He also congratulated the city for being chosen to host the awards next year.

      Kalgoorlie-Boulder earned a commendation and $5,000, for recognising the need to embrace tourism and the unique features of the Goldfields and for implementing a comprehensive action plan.

      The GWN Brand WA Top Tourism Town Award and $35,000 went to Albany and Northam won a $15,000 GWN Airtime Marketing Package.

      The Golden West Network and the State Government are major sponsors of the awards.

      Mr Moore said that Kalgoorlie-Boulder was one of a record 16 towns which contested the award.

      “The standard of entries was so high this year that the judges took the unusual step of visiting all 16 towns which nominated for the award,” he said.

      “Kalgoorlie-Boulder can therefore be very proud of the fact that the commendation and $5,000 award meant their entry was one of the best received.”

      The Minister said the awards had been strongly supported, with more than 140 people turning up for the awards night in Albany.

      He urged towns throughout the State to seriously consider entering the awards when they are held in Kalgoorlie-Boulder next year.

      “We have much to be proud of in regional Western Australia, and these awards give even more prestige to those who take part,” he said.

      Media Contact: Hartley Joynt, Minister’s office, 9321 1444