Benalla Health held its annual awards night on Thursday, November 23, honouring those whose hard work and dedication is the lifeblood of the organisation.
A Benalla Health spokesperson said it was a fantastic opportunity for staff to come together, reflect on the past year and to celebrate the amazing effort and contributions they’ve made to Benalla Health and the wider community.
“Congratulations to all staff that received an excellence award,” the spokesperson said.
“Your hard work and dedication to providing ‘Best Care’ at Benalla Health has not gone unnoticed by your peers and you should be so very proud.
“Congratulations also to all staff who received a service award. We thank you for your commitment and loyalty to our health service.”
Corinne Armour was the guest speaker for the night.
“Corinne is a leadership expert with an extraordinary life story,” the spokesperson said.
“She has helped our leadership team to access untapped potential and we could not be more grateful.
“Finally, thank you to all that contributed to making our Awards Night a success. We look forward to 2024.”
Access this article online for a full list of award recipients.
Award recipients
For Excellence In Leadership
Skye Black – Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Greg van Popering – Operational Director Community Health
Jacinta Mathieson – Environmental Services Manager
For Excellence In Quality Service
June Lowen – Housekeeping Assistant
Jillian Cook - Dietitian
Melissa Moon – Quality Coordinator
For Excellence In Consumer Care and Engagement
Hannah Capstick – Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator
Poppy Aggenbach – Occupational Therapist
Hannah Hein – Associate Nurse Unit Manager
For Excellence In Innovation & Sustainability
Kylie Evans – Patient Flow Coordinator
Shara Gillahan – Clinical Administration Assistant
For Excellence In Best Care, Every Person, Every Time
Simone Sammon – Executive Officer
10 Years of Service:
Kathryn McQualter, John Fita, Kathryn Fulford, Maurice Henderson, Steph Johnson, Janice Lilley and Joanne Reynolds
15 Years of Service
Jessica Harries, Peter Hurley, Helen Mauger, Fiona Stewart and Tania Stickland
20 Years of Service
Olivia Cooney, Lynette Firth, Merryn Howell and Victoria Kolodziejczyk
25 Years of Service
Sherrin Pastuszka
30 Years of Service
Yvonne Lowen
35 Years of Service
June Lowen, Jo Douglas and Carol Howard
40 Years of Service
Marjorie Goodman