A Mayoral Minute was given to Tammy Elbourne, CEO of Moree Tourism at Council’s Ordinary Council meeting, yesterday to thank her for her service to the community.
Born in Narrabri and bred in Moree, Tammy has always been passionate about our Shire. Knowing she wanted to deliver for the community and those who come to see the ‘Plains’ the best experience and version of the ‘Plains’ possible, her drive for showcasing Moree Plains to the world, lead her to 23 years of service to Moree Tourism, commencing in 2001.
Tammy and her team at Moree Tourism have been avid supporters and ambassadors of the Moree Plains Shire, and this has been reflected in the multiple awards won.
These include.
Regional Tourism Awards 2010, 2012, 2013 – Inland Tourism Awards
State Tourism Awards Recipients in 2013, 2014, 2015
2015 – Inducted into HALL OF FAME - Moree Visitor Information Centre (VIC) is the only VIC to have received back to back wins and put in the Hall of Fame
Australian Tourism Awards Finalist in 2013, 2014, 2015 2013 - Australia Tourism Awards – Bronze Winner Mayor Johnson presented Ms Elbourne with flowers, stating “On behalf of our Community, I thank Tammy for her tireless efforts and the amazing passion and dedication to the Moree Plains”.
Tammy acknowledged how proud she was of the team and the Moree Tourism Board. “No one can do this role alone, and over the years there have been many who have contributed to the success of Moree Tourism, I would like to acknowledge the support of all our Board Members over the years there are so many but I would like to make special mention of some very long-standing Board Members Katrina Humphries, Margi Kirkby, Michelle Gobbert, Nikki Griffiths, Julie Rushby and Matt Hayes”.
“Special mention to the incredible team and staff we have worked with over the years some very special and incredible ambassadors of Moree Plains, who also share the same drive for highlighting this fabulous place we live, there have been many staff I’ve worked with and am forever grateful for their support and I’m proud to call my friends however a very special mention to some long-standing staff over the years Maddison Ashley Julie Ashley and of course my long time work partner Jaymie”.
“Finally, the support and love given and shown by my very supportive family her husband Jason, Children Josh, Gabbie and Chloe, mum Gaye and late Father Colin and brothers and their families”, thanked Tammy.
We wish Tammy well as she heads off to a Brisbane region to immerse herself in an exciting new role as the Industry Lead in major Tourism, Events and Sport, although she will continue to be a strong ambassador for the Moree Plains as the ‘Plains’ are in her blood.
Image One - (B) Cr Mike Montgomery, Cr Brooke Sauer, Cr Mark Johnson, Tammy Elbourne, Cr Susannah Pearse, Cr Greg Smith (F) Cr Mekayla Cochrane, Cr Kelly James and Cr Lisa Orchin. Image Two - (B) Jason Elbourne, Chloe Elbourne, Maddy Brazel, Gaye Bell, Tammy Elbourne, Katrina Humphries, Julie Rushby, Gabbie Elbourne, (F) Jamie McDonald, and Michelle Gobbert.