The Inaugural Staff Recognition Awards Presentation Dinner held at McCracken’s Country Club on Thursday 30th October proved to be an outstanding success. The attendance at the dinner was fantastic, with colleagues, family and friends alike supporting the finalists for the Awards. In all more than 140 people attended the Presentation including, the Minister for Health Ms Lea Stevens, The Opposition Minister, Mr Dean Brown, The Chief Executive of the Department of Human Services Mr Jim Birch, Ms Lyn Poole and Ms Raelene Burke from Country & Disability Services of DHS and Ms Meredith Hodgeson, RGM from the Mid North Region. In attendance were also members of the Regional Board of Directors and the Regional General Manager, Mr Kevin Eglinton. The MC for the evening was the Chairman of the Regional Board Mr Michael Pengilly.
Mr John Schuman was the Guest Speaker who’s very amusing address kept everyone entertained during dinner.
Following Mr Schumans address the Awards Ceremony began with the naming of the finalists who were all presented with a Certificate by the Minister for Health, Ms Lea Stevens. The Award recipients for each Category represented was announced by the Minister and presented with a Trophy and Prize Certificate.