Minerva Chairman and Founder Christine McLoughlin AM was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Australian Event Awards on Wednesday in Sydney.
Presented by the Co-Chairs of Judges for the Australian Event Awards, Ms Brenda LaPorte and Mr Peter Rix AM, the Award recognises Christine’s significant contribution to tourism, sport and events over many years.
In accepting her award, Christine acknowledged the achievements of Minerva athletes and locally grown role models like Sam Kerr, Charlotte Caslick, Alyssa Healy, Jada Whyman, Ellie Carpenter and Madison de Rozario and the role they play in continuing to bring new audiences to their sports. “As Chairman and Co-Founder of the Minerva Network it’s amazing to see these women inspire thousands of young people every weekend to join clubs and get involved with their own communities. Our most iconic events and memories all have the same thing in common – they bring our communities together and create something special for us to be proud of.
“This new wave of diverse talent is helping to drive the incredible inclusivity and multiculturalism we’re seeing in events today – which is something I’m particularly passionate about. Our industry is more inclusive than it’s ever been”.
In an article appearing in the Canberra Times this week, Christine was also recognised by newly appointed Australian Cricket Captain Alyssa Healy, discussing her decision to take on the captaincy role.
“Considered by almost everyone as the favourite to take on the leadership after vice-captain Rachael Haynes' retirement and during Lanning's break, Healy was never so sure herself.
"I actually wasn't sure if I was the right person to do it, or if they were looking to the future," Healy said.
"I consulted with a few people outside of the game who suggested I was and maybe it was the right time for me to take an opportunity.
"Christine McLoughlin in particular rang me and asked why I wasn't putting my hand up for selection or coming out and telling everyone I wanted to do it.
"To speak to someone like that, who has been so successful in a corporate sector, and have them in my corner, it was like: 'Why not? Let's do it'."
Read the full Canberra Times article HERE
