September 2010
13 September 2010
Terri Irwin has been recognised for her outstanding leadership at the Queensland Management Excellence Awards, being named Owner Manager of the Year for the Sunshine Coast region at an awards ceremony held last night.
As owner and director of Australia Zoo, and Patron of Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors, Terri was honoured for her leadership and management style, the role she has played in the growth of her business, commitment to mentoring and other leadership activities, and communication of the vision, mission and goals of Australia Zoo.
"I'm so honoured to receive this award in my home region of the Sunshine Coast," said Terri after receiving the award.
"Steve and I shared a vision of becoming the ultimate, global zoological destination right here on the Sunshine Coast, and every day I continue to work at growing this vision into reality."
Under Terri's leadership and direction, Australia Zoo has grown into a world-class facility and leader in conservation, and has been widely recognised throughout the tourism industry, taking out Major Tourist Attraction at the Queensland and Australian Tourism Awards, and being inducted into the Queensland Tourism Hall of Fame.
"The growth and development of Australia Zoo is without a doubt my biggest business and career achievement to date," said Terri.
Celebrating our 40th Anniversary this year, Australia Zoo has grown from a four acre reptile park into an impressive seventy acre world-class facility, home to over 1,000 animals and employing over 600 staff. The community benefit on the Sunshine Coast from the operations of Australia Zoo is in the order of $86 - 130 million annually.
"The success of Australia Zoo could not be accomplished without the excellent team onboard at Australia Zoo."
Terri will now progress to the Queensland Management Excellence Awards state finals, to be held in Brisbane in November.
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Troy S. 27th September 2010 23:00:40 AEST
Congrats Terri-Steve is truly proud of you.
janice lewin 27th September 2010 05:50:46 AEST
Congratulations Terri and truely deserved.x
paula babecki 26th September 2010 23:02:45 AEST
you go terri - keep up the good work steve is proud of you and the team at the zoo !!!!!!!!!!!!!
jett 26th September 2010 11:03:46 AEST
crikey
janice lewin 23rd September 2010 19:07:32 AEST
Congratulations Terri on such a wonderful achievement, steve would be so proud of you, as he would say 'Crikey mate'x
Dustie Shumaker 20th September 2010 13:05:25 AEST
Congrats Terri , the Australia Zoo staff and volunteers
I know everone will agree that the zoo is grown by leeps and bounds for along time now. We are all proud of all of you. So keep up the great work. I am big fan of the zoo and always will.
Yours Truly Another Wildlife Warrior
Cheryl Dobiesz USA 20th September 2010 09:46:42 AEST
CONGRATULATIONS TERRI !
You are truly "EVE" to the animal world!
Gail from London 19th September 2010 05:44:33 AEST
Congratulations Terri. It must be very hard at times trying to fulfill the vision without the man you love by your side. xx
Len, Pennsylvania, USA 18th September 2010 07:39:09 AEST
Congrats Terri! I'm so glad you, and your kids are keeping Steve's memory alive through your hard work. He must be so proud! God bless you and your family!
Cherrylmaree 17th September 2010 14:33:54 AEST
Congratulations, what a briliant achievement.
Barb 17th September 2010 11:20:44 AEST
Good for you terri. I was at the zoo 5 years ago and it was awesome them, I can not wait to see what you have done sence. 40 years WOW you go girl. I want to get back there for the 50th. God bless Bindi is a beautifull girl. I think of Steve and wonder what he would be doing now.
Linda 17th September 2010 09:14:35 AEST
Congradulations! You are doing a great job with the zoo. God Bless.
angel orange 17th September 2010 08:02:30 AEST
Congratulations Terri and thankyou for everything you do as a mother, and leading conservationist...Crikey you a an awesome role model for all of us. God bless you and your children.
Rachel 17th September 2010 05:04:40 AEST
Well done Terry Steve would be so proud of you, we all still miss him so goodness knows how you have coped, you truely are a strong women & wish all the best so go get 'em x
Vidtoria Hughes 17th September 2010 01:00:50 AEST
Way to go Terri !! I'm sure it's been a lot of hard work but I'm thankful for the work of the Irwin family towards gloabbly teaching conservation.
Raquel 16th September 2010 15:01:35 AEST
good on you terri you are a true outstanding leader to everyone
Liz Fry 16th September 2010 08:28:09 AEST
Well done Terry, you are just wonderful to have achieved your goals.You have honoured steve & kept to your guns.Congratulations & god bless.