Wednesday 12 July 2006

Record Nominations for Management Awards in Mackay

Mackay’s best managers have enthusiastically embraced this year’s Management Excellence Awards with record nominations recorded in the region.

“The level of interest and support we have received in Mackay has been fantastic” said Philip Clift FAIM, Chair of the local AIM Committee.

“The record numbers of nominations this year combined with an outstanding calibre of managers is a further sign of how much people value the work of a great manager”

The Management Excellence Awards are designed to acknowledge the efforts of some of the best managers and leaders on the cutting edge of their field.

The Management Excellence Awards continues to be one of the few awards program celebrating contributions by individual managers to the success of their businesses.

“As the premium showcase of this and other region’s most talented managers, our Management Excellence Awards enjoy the unqualified support and enthusiasm of the Queensland business community,” Professor Clift said.

Regional winners will compete for the State titles across the four categories of Professional, Young, Rural/Remote and Owner Manager of the Year.

In addition to category winners the AIM Board will award the Fisher & Paykel Medal for Management Innovation to a business leader who has demonstrated world class innovation within their industry.

Past Mackay MEA winners have included David Aprile, Owner Mackay Day Night Pharmacy, Peter Warrener, Queensland Ambulance, Wayne Hartley, State Manager Queensland Mines Rescue Service and Julie Agnew CEO Jade Corporate and Community Development.

Secure your place now at the 2006 Mackay MEA Final on Friday 8 September and celebrate the achievements of local managers. Visit the Calendar of Events or call 13 16 48 to book.