08/17/2001
Games Unveils Medals Design
When placegetters at the
2001 Goodwill Games step up to the medals podium they will
receive a medal featuring a uniquely Brisbane design.
The design for gold, silver and bronze medals
for the Games feature Brisbane's floral emblem the red poinsettia,
the Goodwill Games logo and stitching representing the Brisbane
River on the medal ribbon.
2001 Goodwill Games General Manager of Protocol,
Ceremonies and Special Events Patrick Burns said the design
was chosen because it presented an identifiable link to Brisbane
as the host city.
"We wanted the medals to symbolise Brisbane
because it is such an historic occasion to be the first city
to host the Goodwill Games outside the USA or Russia,"
he said.
"Featuring the red poinsettia creates a
strong visual reminder of Brisbane and also links in with
the Games theme colour of red and our celebration program
RED…paint the town."
The medals were designed by Brisbane-based designer
Anne-Maree Lyons and manufactured by AJ Parkes at Salisbury.
A select team of around 80 volunteers has been
chosen to help coordinate the medal ceremonies and ensure
protocols are carefully executed.
Mr Burns said the team of volunteers would have
a vital role during the medal ceremonies to ensure the right
medals, flags and anthems were delivered in an athlete's moment
of glory.
"With 123 medal ceremonies in 12 days,
this will be an intricate task of international importance,
but our volunteers will take part in a thorough training program
to prepare them for this role," he said.
The volunteers are currently being trained in
medal care and security, as well as the order and timing for
presenting medals and flower bouquets to the ceremony area.
The volunteers helping to raise the flags of the winning athletes
have come from a pool of airforce, army and navy cadets to
ensure military precision during the ceremonies.
"They will be able to identify almost every
flag from around the world after they learn about their design
and what various parts of the flag represent," Mr Burns
said.
"They will also learn how to operate mechanised
flag raising apparatus and flagpoles, how to fold and store
them correctly, as well as keeping them well maintained and
crease-less."
To arrange photographs of the Goodwill Games
medals please phone the Goodwill Games on (07) 3233 2084
Media information:
Julianna Poli, 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane
Ph: 07 3233 2159 (direct) / Mobile: 0405 148 307
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