
LAST CHANCE: Race tightens for Gympie’s best young worker
The race is on to crown "Gympie's best worker under 25" with two standout young guns taking a strong lead with 40 percent of the vote between them.
Kelly Goatham, who co-owns Nextra Gympie in Central Shopping Centre, had already secured 23 percent of the vote late Thursday.
Nominated by Nicole Ryan, Kelly was praised for her dedication and drive.
"Definitely the hardest working young woman I know. Intelligent and a beautiful person inside and out," Ms Ryan said.

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Jack Lawes of Ultimate Protection & Security, who was nominated for his "reliable, responsible and professional" attributes was not far behind with 17 percent of the vote.
At third, Coles Gympie employee Georgia Lutton, who was nominated for her strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills, had 11 percent of the vote.
The poll was compiled from reader response when The Gympie Times called out on Facebook this week for nominations in the search for "Gympie's best worker under 25".
It resulted in 18 nominees, who were heaped with glowing praise from their peers and colleagues.
* READ the full list of nominees and why they were put forward HERE*
There is still time to tip any one of the 18 nominees over the line, but get in quick because voting in the poll closes at midnight on Thursday.
VOTE IN THE POLL BELOW:
Reader poll
VOTE NOW: Who is Gympie's best worker under 25?
This poll ended on 12 March 2021.
Current Results
Lachlan Dailly, Gympie Doggy Daycare
1%
Georgia Lutton, Coles Gympie
15%
Kelly Goatham, Nextra, Gympie Central
19%
Jack Lawes, Ultimate Protection & Security
14%
Kye Hinrichs, Gympie Diesel and Dyno Centre
6%
Eva Drescher, Chemist Warehouse
1%
Keely Brady
1%
Patrick Nairn, Ultra Tune Gympie
0%
Will Dawkings, N & L Glass & Aluminium
1%
Costis Willmott
0%
Tia Ellis-Palmer, Toucan Coffee
0%
Laura Burnett, Mary Valley Traders
11%
Rance Boreham, Hair Review
9%
Jade Knight, Bunnings Warehouse
3%
Mitch Berry
5%
Jake Ahern
4%
Bailey Parkin
0%
Nick Carlton
3%
This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.
If you are having trouble seeing it, CLICK HERE to be redirected to the poll.
