KING Island will host the National Keep Australia Awards on May 19 with finalists coming from around Australia and KAB patrons Governor General David Hurley and Mrs Linda Hurley.
Last year King Island was declared National KAB overall winner.
A program has been designed to show them some King Island sights and to meet local islanders.
The Governor General and Mayor Marcus Blackie have a personal connection.
Mr Blackie served as his personal assistant when the Governor General commanded the 1st Brigade from 1999-2000 in Darwin, supporting Australian-led operations in East Timor.
The Governor-General visit program is confirmed as follows: 10.50am: Arrive at King Island via RAAF jet.
11:30 am – Noon: Reunion with Mayor Marcus Blackie.
Noon -1.30pm: Civic Reception at Council Chambers. (invitation only).
1.30pm – 3pm: Visit to King Island Dairy
3pm- 4.30pm: Meet the King Island public @ The Boathouse. (public, visitors and school students are invited to attend please park at the Harbour and walk around via the grass track or park at the top of the boathouse hill and walk down).
4.30pm – 6pm: Rest 6pm -9 pm: Keep Australia Beautiful National Awards Dinner at King Island Golf Club. (invitation only).
9:20pm: Depart King Island via RAAF jet.