These Awards promote and recognise excellence in a range of areas that contribute to the quality of life of older people, people with disabilities and/or their carers. The Awards also acknowledge efforts to increase public confidence and community involvement in aged and community care services.
Photos will be available week beginning Monday May 10, 2010. Please contact ACS Events on 02 8754 0400 to order copies of the photos.
The winners and finalists for the Awards are as below -
Employee Award
First: Maida Chand, UnitingCare Ageing
Second: Lisa Cotterill, Warrigal Care
Third: Leonie Pilley, Pioneer House Aged Care
Highly Commended: Robert Emmett, IRT
Industry Supporter Award
First: Smart Care
Second: Raymond Terrace Bowling Club
Media Award
First: UnitingCare Ageing
Second: Anglican Care
Organisation Award
First: IRT
Second: Anglican Care
Third: Dungog and District NeighbourCare
Trainee Award
First: Michelle Coolwell, UPA NSW
Second: Francisco Illes, IRT
Third: Ben Nisbett, IRT
Highly Commended: Helen Bogart, IRT (Moruya Village)
Volunteer Award
First: Ian Gilbert, IRT
Second: Wheel Chair Walks, Presbyterian Aged Care
Third: Tony Montiero, Catholic Community Services
Highly Commended: Karl Powell