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FLASHBACK: PGA professional and R&A Women In Golf Charter manager Virginia Irwin, from Golf Australia, with Kingaroy Golf Club president Christopher Sarquis and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington (Photo: Kingaroy Golf Club)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

December 9, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two Kingaroy residents have been honoured in the prestigious\u00a02025 Queensland Sport Awards.<\/p>\n

The awards highlight the outstanding contributions of athletes, volunteers and sporting innovators across the State.<\/p>\n

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington congratulated local champions Christopher Sarquis and Stephanie Bofinger for their outstanding achievements.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chris Sarquis, who is president of the Kingaroy Golf Club, was named Queensland Sport Volunteer of the Year.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis passion and leadership have helped make the club a welcoming space for all, accolade well-deserved,\u201d Mrs Frecklington said.<\/p>\n

Kingaroy-based Fempro Armour was recognised as the Queensland Sport Innovation of the Year (Multisport Innovation).<\/p>\n

The founder CEO of the company is Stephanie Bofinger.<\/p>\n

Fempro Armour is designed to protect and empower women in contact sports, helping athletes to play with confidence while reducing the risk of injury.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cCongratulations to Steph, whose vision and determination have changed the game for women in sport,\u201d Mrs Frecklington said.<\/p>\n

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FLASHBACK: Stefanie Bofinger, from Fempro Armour, with Adventure 4×4 store manager Kevin Rook at a KCCI meet’n’greet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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