On Monday 19 August, Matthew had the pleasure of receiving the Metro South division of the 2013 Queensland Father of the Year award. It was a surprise to be nominated, and he is very humbled to be considered among a really amazing group of great dads (see http://qldfatheroftheyear.org.au/2013-winners/).
The Queensland State winner will be announced late next week.
A huge thanks to Steph and Fiona who nominated Matthew. The kids in particular were really really excited about the occasion and were very proud.
I will post more photos if I ever win my war with my iphone, but thanks to Laura Ludwig for these photos taken on the day.
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This is just fabulous – so very deserved! “Father of the Decade” sounds more appropriate though! 😉 Congratulations Matthew. xo
Congratulations – that’s wonderful!!
This is absolutely wonderful – though “Father of the Decade” seems more appropriate!!! 🙂 Congratualtions Matthew – well deserved! xo
wonderful news Mathew
I wish you a life full of joy and happiness with your family
with love from an admirer
Congratulations Matthew – what a great honour!
I don’t know anyone more deserving than you.
Maureen & Noel Combey xx
Yeah Matt, Di, L, B, W, & E. xxx
congratulations, Matthew.
You are my hero!!! Just not my father xx
How about Australian of the Year.