The Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond recently celebrated the outstanding contributions of local employees at its annual Vocational Service Awards Evening.
Eight employees from across the Ballina Shire were recognised for consistently going above and beyond in their roles, providing exceptional service to both customers and the wider community.
The Vocational Service Awards are presented each year to a limited number of employees who demonstrate exceptional commitment, professionalism, and dedication in their workplaces. Nominees are put forward by Rotary members who have personally witnessed the nominee’s efforts to serve others.
‘Vocational Awardees are ordinary people, doing ordinary jobs, but with that extra-ordinary something that makes them stand out,’ said Phil Maguire, Vocational Service Director. ‘They give of themselves every day when serving the community, and for this, they have been noticed.’
More than 80 people attended the event, which brought together nominees, their employers, families, friends, and Rotarians for a night of celebration and recognition.
Congratulations
This year, the Rotary Club proudly honoured the following outstanding employees from the local community:
- NICOLE DEIN : NDIS Admin. & Medical Receptionist , Bullinah Aboriginal Health Services
- JOHN DOKTER : Sales Representative B-Line Auto.
- TERRI & CHRIS HALL: Managers, Ballina Bargain Centre.
- PARIS KELLY: Customer Service , The Kitchen Café.
- AUDREY WARREN : Chief of Staff , Tamara Smith Member for Ballina .
- CANDICE BROWN : Chemist Dispensary Manager, Ballina Discount Chemist .
- JULIE CASEY: Real Estate Agent, First National Real Estate Wal Murray & Co.
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