The final three ambassadors have been announced as part of the Bruce Munro: Tropical Light Community Engagement Program.
Darwin residents Elena Gomatos, Alex McInnes and Huijia (Vicky) Liu have been selected as ambassadors representing a broad cross-section of the community.
The three Territorians represent people over 45-years-old, living with a disability and speaking English as a second language respectively.
The ambassador role requires successful applicants to create content that captures the complete Tropical Light experience and share that content publicly through their social media channels, using the hashtag #tropicfun.
Ambassadors and the photos and videos they produce, will be promoted through the exhibition’s website, and Instagram and Facebook accounts, providing a local voice for local experiences.
There are now six successful Tropical Light ambassadors who will all partake in one Tropical Light tour experience and one Darwin tourist experience, while being filmed by the Tropical Light media crew to share on social media.
Other ambassadors include Darwin residents Jerusha Harper-Ceylani, Cat Hart and Nicole Brown who have taken on the young family ambassador, arts enthusiast ambassador and Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander ambassador roles respectively.
Ambassadors:
Over 45-years-old ambassador Elena Gomatos:
Born and bred in Darwin, Elena Gomatos is 50-years-old and has three children.
As a local business woman and someone who is passionate about revitalising the Darwin CBD, Elena cannot wait to share her Darwin experiences through the Bruce Munro: Tropical Light Ambassador Program.
Living with a disability ambassador Alex McInnes:
Twenty-six-year-old Alex McInnes has lived in Darwin all his life and is looking forward to representing people with a disability as an ambassador for the Bruce Munro: Tropical Light Exhibition.
Alex, who has learning difficulties, loves Darwin and is keen to show the community what people with disabilities can do through his new role.
Speaking English as a second language ambassador Huijia (Vicky) Liu:
Twenty-four year-old Huijia (Vicky) Liu is currently studying at Charles Darwin University and speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and English.
Vicky loves the easy going nature of the city and the community, and cannot wait to convince others that Darwin is the best city in Australia through her new role.
Quotes from Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) General Manager Tim Watsford:
“It’s very exciting to announce the final three ambassadors Elena Gomatos, Alex McInnes and Huijia (Vicky) Liu as the over 45-year-old, living with a disability and speaking English as a second language ambassadors.
“I’d like to congratulate Elena, Alex and Huijia (Vicky) on their ambassador roles and look forward to seeing how they share their experiences of Tropical Light and Darwin with the wider community.
“It’s fantastic to see the ambassador component of the Community Engagement Program up and running, giving members of the public opportunities to become involved in Bruce Munro’s largest city-wide exhibition Tropical Light.”
Quotes from 45-years plus ambassador Elena Gomatos:
“Tropical Light is an amazing project for Darwin. It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase spaces in the city – get people thinking.
“It’s going to bring a lot of good things to Darwin and I can’t wait to see the Water Towers on the sea wall.”
Quotes from living with a disability ambassador Alex McInnes:
“Darwin is a very easy going place. Most things are only about five or ten minutes apart from each other and it is a very friendly city to live in. It’s pretty easy to negotiate as someone living with a disability.
“I want to encourage other people to come to the Northern Territory and Darwin for a great experience. There are a lot of amazing things to do, even though we live in a small city.”
Quotes from English as a second language ambassador Huijia (Vicky) Liu:
“I really want to inspire other people to come to Darwin and the Northern Territory.
“There’s so much natural beauty in the city and surrounding it and so many great things you can do here.
“Darwin is unique, and it’s such an honour to be able to share this beautiful place in my new role."
Media contacts:
NTMEC Community Engagement and Media Manager 0457 483 245
NTMEC Media and Communications Officer 0439 065 321
