BRISBANE, Queensland, May 16 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Premier and Minister for Veterans

The Honourable David Crisafulli

Nominate a Local Legend this Queensland Day

* Queenslanders urged to nominate a Local Legend ahead of Queensland Day. * The Local Legend awards recognise Queenslanders who make a difference in their local community. * Recipients announced this Queensland Day at the Dolphins v DragonsNRL game at Suncorp Stadium.

Queenslanders are being called to shine a light on the unsung heroes of their community who embody the spirit of our State, as the Crisafulli Government launches its Local Legend Award ahead of Queensland Day.

The Local Legend Awards celebrate the quiet achievers who volunteer, serve their community, and show kindness to others - whether that's patrolling our beaches, mowing our sporting fields, or providing food and a friendly chat to the vulnerable.

Queensland's Local Legends will be announced on 6 June for Queensland Day and will receive a certificate presented by the Premier at the Dolphins v St George Illawarra Dragons NRL game at Suncorp Stadium.

The Local Legends will also receive a pack of limited-editionBundaberg Brewed Drinks 'Local Legend' ginger beer.

The Local Legend Awards follow the Crisafulli Government launching the 'All the Best' campaign earlier this week, which encourages Queenslanders to celebrate their favourite produce and places across 15 categories including meat pie, beach and pub.

Premier David Crisafulli said the Queensland Day Local Legends Awards recognised the quiet Queenslanders who always go above and beyond.

"The Local Legends are the ones who don't ask for credit - they just get in and get the job done - and embody the Queensland spirit," Premier Crisafulli said.

"Every Queensland town or city has someone who makes that community a better place, and this is about giving those people the recognition they deserve."

Nominations can be made at www.qld.gov.au/qldday, and close at 11.59 pm on Sunday 1 June.

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