Awards & Recognition

The Winners of the 2010 Employee of the Year:

Business Ethics:

Joan Morton

Joan has been a long term CFI Employee who has dedicated her time and efforts in providing exceptional services to our clients, at times putting in long hours to achieve the required results for those most disadvantaged.

Tracey Lockett

Tracey has demonstrated outstanding business ethics via her ability to provide solutions to challenging issues and situations within her client group.  Tracey is proactive and supportive of her fellow staff within the work environment and her encouragement of personal wellbeing for the team. Her experience, knowledge and openness make her a highly respected member of the team. 

Saving Time / Money:

Janaya Ruffo

Janaya has been instrumental in increasing income without our Job Hub.  Year to date the site uptake for training has been in excess of $121,000.  This performance is a result of Janaya’s drive and dedication.

Innovation:

Narelle Roberts

Narelle has demonstrated a willingness to think outside the box.  Her innovative approach in sourcing solutions to enable clients to be more socially active in the community is a credit to Narelle and the organisation.

Southern Regional Community Leadership Forum 2010

On Thursday 16th September 2010 Ms Nola Drew, Manager PHAMS Albany, was announced the runner up in the Inspirational Leadership category at the Southern Regional Community Leadership Forum 2010.

Community Service Excellence Awards 2010

Winners of the 2010 Community Service Excellence Awards were announced on Thursday 13th May 2010 at the Perth Exhibition / Convention Centre.

CFI are proud to announce that the Personal Helpers and Mentors Program Mandurah are the winners of the Community Service Excellence Award – Category Organisations.

For the full story on the Awards click the attached link:  http://www.cfi.net.au/2010/05/19/community-service-excellence-awards-2010/

2009 Employee of the Year Awards

Business Ethics: Rex Beach
Rex is a fantastic ambassador for Albany CFI. Rex has developed and implemented training specifically targeting industry requirements. He attends Business After Hours meetings, regularly meets with all major stakeholders including Skill Hire and Apprentices and Trainees Recruitment and Labour Hire Company and travels throughout the region searching for and creating opportunities for our Job Seekers.

Saving Time / Money: Jennalee Davies
Commencing in February 2009 with no previous Job Network Experience Jennalee has been instrumental in increasing client participation and income generation within Employment Services Albany. Jennalee is a fantastic team member who continues to inspire us all.

Innovation: Tanya Gartner
Tanya is a highly motivated staff member who was selected due to her initiative in developing and facilitating the PHAMS Women’s Group, monthly newsletters and organising a participant’s camp and funding submission application for the camp.

Community First Awards & Recognition

2009

• September 2009 – Winner – Southern Regions Community Leadership Awards
  Open Category – Toni Davis
• September 2009 – Finalists – Southern Regions Community Leadership Awards
  Under 35 – Certificate of High Commendation – Jessica Baty
• July 2009 – Finalist – Peel Chamber of Commerce & Industry Awards
  Community Business Award
• July 2009 – Winner– Peel Chamber of Commerce & Industry Awards
  Enterprising Women’s Award – Clare Allen
• February 2009 – Finalist – Albany Chamber of Commerce & Industry Awards
  ACCI Skywest Community Award

2008

• November 2008 – Finalist – Not For Profit Network Awards
  CEO of the Year – Clare Allen
• September 2008 – Finalists – Southern Regions Community Leadership Awards
  Inspirational Community Leadership – Open Section – Darren Whiffler
  Inspirational Community Leadership – Up to 35 Years – Tracey Paull
• August 2008 – Winner NESA Award
  Achiever of the Year – Lynne Ward
  Employer of the Year – WAMMCO

2007

• December 2007 – Winner of the CSIA Award
  Organisational Excellence
• December 2007 -Finalist in four categories for the CSIA Awards
  Business and Community Partnerships
  Strengthening the community Service Industry
  Strengthening Communities
  Organisational Excellence
• October 2007 – Winner
  Clare Allen – Telstra Businesswoman of the Year WA IBM Award for Community and Government.
• July 2007 – Finalist NESA Awards
  Category – Innovation and Excellence Awards
• June 2007 – Finalist
  Alcoa Business Excellence Awards
• March 2007 – Awarded two JOB futures National Awards
  Youth Contract Mandurah – 5 Stars
  Both WFD Sites on a 5 star rating

2006

• 2006 – Finalist
  Clare Allen – Telstra Businesswoman of the Year WA Hudson Community and Government Award
• 2006 – Finalist in two categories of the CSIA Awards
  Organisational Excellence
  Strengthening the Community Services Industry
• October 2006 – Two JOB futures National Awards
  TTW most referrals to Job Network – Bunbury
  5 Star Provider – Bunbury
• 2006 – Prime Minister Award
  Work for the Dole Highly Commended – Darren Whiffler
• 2006- Job Futures Highly Commended
  Innovative Award – Ability Arts

2004 – Finalist for the CSIA Awards
Enhancing Management and Work Practices

2000 – WFD Achievement Award
Malibu Special School