State award for autumn festival

NEW Norfolk’s annual autumn festival was one of the major winners in the Tasmanian Government’s 2008 Community Achievement Awards. Consumer Protection Minister Lisa Singh MHA announced the winners at a function on Saturday night and presented the Events and Tourism Award to the organisers of the Derwent Valley Autumn Festival. “The 2008 Community Achievement Awards acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions individuals, businesses and communities are making throughout Tasmania,” Ms Singh said. “It is important that we recognise the tourism operators, towns, environment and sustainability initiatives, individuals and communities that are making a difference.” For more information visit www.awardstasmania.com