Celebrating Our Region’s Success

Saturday 7th May 2011 saw the 2nd Annual Southern Flinders Business, Training and Employment Awards held at the Port Football & Community Sporting Club in Port Pirie. Over 150 people enjoyed a two course meal along with local wine and entertainment from musical duo, Helter Skelter.

Saturday 7^th May 2011 saw the 2^nd Annual Southern Flinders Business, Training and Employment Awards held at the Port Football & Community Sporting Club in Port Pirie. Over 150 people enjoyed a two course meal along with local wine and entertainment from musical duo, Helter Skelter.

Seventeen awards were presented on the night under the main categories of Business, Training and Pride of Workmanship, along with six Recognition of Achievement awards. All deserving recipients were delighted with their achievements and prizes.

Shortlisted nominees and winners represented the diverse range of individuals, businesses, organisations and industry sectors thriving in the Southern Flinders Ranges region.

Master of Ceremonies Sean Holden hosted the night and entertained all with his unique style. Guest speaker for the evening was former local identity Wayne Johnson, National Franchise Manager, Century 21 Real Estate.

The aim of these Awards is to recognise and celebrate the achievements of local businesses, organisations and individuals to build a positive profile of employment for the region and assist in raising the skills of existing workers and growing local business. The night was a great success and we look forward to the next Awards event.

The Southern Flinders Business, Training and Employment Awards are an initiative of Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North, South Australia Works Working Regions, Rotary Club of Port Pirie and the Port Pirie Chamber of Commerce.

2011 Sponsors & Winners:

Port Football Community Sporting Club
Outstanding Staff Training & Development Award
Winner: Uniting Care Wesley

Port Pirie Regional Council
Outstanding Trainee Award
Winner: Katie Goddard (Department of Education and Children’s Services)
Recognition of Achievement: Janine Bateson (Uniting Care Wesley); Nicole Kelly (Plaza Newsagency)

Statewide Group Training
Outstanding Apprentice Award
Winner: Jordan Gray (Nyrstar)
Recognition of Achievement:
Tyson Duffield (Port Pirie Regional Council);
Zac Hutchinson (McComb Plumbing & Gas)

Nyrstar
Community Service Award (Business, Organisation or Individual)
Winner: Martin Lloyd-Smith (Crystal Brook Show Society)

Presentation from Port Pirie Mayor
Outstanding Business Achievement Award
Winner: Shane Kelly (Kelly Engineering)

McMahon Services Port Pirie
Business Person Award (Individual)
Winner: Margie Arnold (Meg’s Bookshop)

South Australia WorksWorking Regions
Outstanding Training Program Award
Winner: Southern Flinders Nursing (Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation)

Rotary Club of Port Pirie
Pride of Workmanship Awards
Winners:
Michael Fogarty (Viterra)
Lyle Burns (Australian Loadmaster Trailers)
Evi Muldoon (Hammill House Aged Care)
Tracy Northcott (Career Development Centre)
Aaron Ward (ICAN, Innovative Community Action Networks)
Sandra Stephens (SCOSA, Spastic Centre of South Australia)
Incentive Awards:
Jason Byron (Café Primo Port Pirie)
Tamara McDonald (Merlin’s)

Overall Pride of Workmanship Award
Winner: Michael Fogarty (Viterra)

Geoff Brock Member for Frome
Courtesy & Service Award (Individual)
Winner: Damien Freer (Flinders Hydraulics and Mechanical)

Port Pirie Chamber of Commerce
Courtesy & Service Award (Business)
Winner: Undercover Secrets

Southern Cross Television | The Recorder| Flinders News
Business Excellence Award (Business)
Winner: French Hot Bread Shop

Congratulations to all winners!

Media Contact:

Kelly-Anne Saffin
Chief Executive Officer
Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North
Ph: 1300 742 414
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Kelly-Anne Saffin
Chief Executive Officer

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