DIVISION 5 Councillor Winston Johnston has been recognised for his decades of service to the Sunshine Coast, receiving a Local Government Association of Queensland award presented by the mayor.
Cr Johnston has committed over 14 years to local government, including five years with Sunshine Coast Council and nine years with Landsborough and Caloundra City Council, representing the communities of Landsborough and Maleny.
A former alderman, he has also served as chair of the Planning and Development Committee, a council appointee to Sunshine Coast Tourism and Development, and on the Maroochy Water Supply Board, as well as contributing to the Sunshine Coast University planning committee and Sunshine Coast Hospital Board.
“I’m truly honoured to receive this award; it recognises many years serving and supporting the Sunshine Coast community,” Cr Johnston said.
