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title: Regional Development Champions
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# Tasmanian Regional Development Champions

Hosted by Regional Development Australia Tasmania

 

 

 

 

  ## SAVE THE DATE - Champions 12 November 2026(Burnie)

### 2025 Regional Development Champions 

On November 13, 2025, the Regional Development Champions event celebrated excellence and innovation in Tasmania's regional development landscape. This prestigious evening featured an awards ceremony honouring outstanding achievements across various categories, showcasing pioneering projects and success stories that have significantly contributed to regional growth.

The event provided invaluable networking opportunities, fostering connections among industry leaders, community representatives, and stakeholders dedicated to driving sustainable economic growth. Attendees enjoyed a delightful evening filled with delicious food and beverages, all while celebrating and advancing collective efforts toward a prosperous future for the region.

#### Tasmanian Regional Development Champions Winners

- **Strategic Thinking:** Kim Seagram
- **Excellence in Collaboration and Partnerships:** Nicole Gale
- **Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advocate:** John Kamara
- **Sustainability Champion:** Robert Clifford
- **Rising Star in Regional Leadership:** Jodie Saville
- **The Quiet Achiever:** Lyndon O'Neil
- **Circular Economy Champion:** Jenn Heggerty
- **Recovery and Resilience Champion:** Katrina Graham

Congratulations to all the winners who exemplified excellence in their fields!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors for their generous support in making this event possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ## Nominate Champions of Regional Development

Nominations have now closed - thank you to all that nominated their Champions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ## Event Sponsor 

 

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 ## Category Sponsors

 

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