News

News items on this page relate specifically to The League of Gentlefellows and the Rainbow Annual Awards. For news relating to the Coming Out Proud Program, jump to the News page of the Coming Out Proud site.

2007 Rainbow Awards announced

8 December 2007
The 2007 Rainbow Awards were announced at the LoG Annual Dinner at the Waterfront Hotel on Saturday, 8 December. To download the award citations (PDF approx. 130KB) click here. Photos of the Award presentations can be viewed by clicking here.

Cradle Coast Chapter holds its first social event

1 May 2007
A Barbecue on Saturday 26 May 2007 at Penguin marks the first-ever event to be held by the Cradle Coast Chapter, which covers the North-West and West Coast areas of the State. The Local Government Areas covered are the same ones covered by the Cradle Coast Authority - from West Coast Council to Latrobe Council and including King Island.

Northern Chapter blossoming

1 April 2007
The Northern Chapter, which covers the Greater Launceston area and the North-East of the State, held its first social event in March 2007. A number of events have been held since then, with participant numbers and LoG membership in the North on the increase.

Rainbow Annual Awards

8 December 2006
At the Rainbow Annual Awards Dinner of The League of Gentlemen, held on 8 December 2006 at Home Hill, the following four awards were made:

Community Harmony Award * Local Government Division Awarded to Kingborough Council and Hobart City Council

Progressive Business Award * Private Sector Division Awarded to Malcolm Schyvens, Solicitor at Ogilvie Jennings

Community Wellbeing Award * Government Services Awarded to Tasmania Police

Courage of Conviction Award * Recognising the Principles of Private Individuals
Awarded to Cr Liz Smith of Huon Valley Council