NOMINATIONS are closing fast for Roma Rotary Club's most prestigious individual medal of the year, the Jim Baker Medal.

Awarded every year in memory of former Rotarian Dr Jim Baker, the medal honours a person who is believed to have excelled in their chosen profession in the Roma community.

Rotary president Josh Freeman said the award winner would be announced at this year's Maranoa Business Awards on October 15.

Last year's winner was teacher and St John's deputy principal Ross Penrose.

For more information or to nominate someone for the Jim Baker Medal before the cut-off date of September 26, email to rcroma@rotary9630.org.

ABOUT JIM BAKER

DR JIM Baker, who passed away six years ago, was the creator of Queensland's flying obstetrician/gynaecologist service and revolutionised the delivery of health services in rural Queensland.

In 1988, Dr Baker set up the Roma-based service in conjunction with Queensland Health, to improve access to vital medical advice and procedures for rural women and to assist general practitioners in country towns.

Following his retirement in 2001, Jim was able to direct his full attention to the operation of his grazing enterprise at "Lighthouse", where he had previously also established the Lighthouse Transport Company. He was a founding and life member of the Livestock Transport Association of Queensland.

Dr Jim Baker was also a member of our Rotary Club for a number of years.

PAST WINNERS

2010 - Jenny Flynn (Queensland Health)

2011 - Karen Dries (Pinaroo)

2012 - Samantha Mawn (Queensland Health)

2013 - Kim Edwards (Pumps 'n' Solar)

2014 - Not Awarded

2015 - Ross Penrose (St John's Catholic School)