NOMINATIONS OPEN NOW FOR SHINING STARS 2025

It’s time to put Gladstone’s local legends in the spotlight! From now until August 31, you can nominate your favourite not-for-profit, sporting club, church, or community group for 91.9 Fresh’s annual Shining Stars campaign. Once your nomination is confirmed and your group appears on the official Shining Stars website (below), you’ll know they’re in the running — and you can start rallying support for the voting round.

Shining Stars is all about celebrating the passionate people and organisations who work tirelessly to make our region better. By nominating and voting, you’re not only recognising their incredible work — you’re helping them win a share of $50,000 in on-air sponsorship to grow their reach and impact.

Key Dates for Shining Stars 2025:

  • Voting Open & On-Air Call Outs – September 1–11
    Cast your vote for the groups that inspire you, and go in the draw to win a ‘Larc & Lunch tour for you and the family!’ Plus, listen to 91.9 Fresh for live call-outs where bonus sponsorship can be won.

  • Winners Announced – September 12
    Celebrate with us as we reveal the winners live on air and share the impact your support has made.

Get your nominations in today — and help Gladstone’s community champions shine brighter than ever!

MEET THE NOMINATED GROUPS

Gladstone Seafarers Centre is a local charity supporting seafarers in the Port of Gladstone, offering ship visits and a welcoming centre where crews can shop, contact home, or simply relax away from work pressures.
There is something for all boys at Boys’ Brigade: learning/refining skills, getting outdoors with camping & expeditions, making friends, developing hobbies, serving the community.
At ChaplainWatch, our mission is watching out for you when good times go bad. We support people on a night out to get home safe.
We are Scripture Union Australia. Locally we operate as a team of school chaplains in Gladstone, providing social /emotional support to students and school community.
St John Queensland is a charitable organisation and social enterprise dedicated to helping people in sickness, distress, suffering, or danger.