Workmanship entries wanted

Umina Rotary is looking for nominees for its annual Pride of Workmanship Awards.

The awards acknowledge an employee who, irrespective of age or vocation, in the eyes of his or her employer, displays an outstanding approach, attitude, dedication and commitment to his or her job.

According to organisers, the awards are intended to cover all aspects of work performance and ethics. This includes quality and quantity of output, safety, initiative and sense of responsibility.

"Pride of Workmanship is not a competition and there are no winners.

"It is a recognition of individual achievement and commitment."

Objectives of the program were to: promote vocational service; encourage pride of workmanship in all vocations; provide employers with an opportunity to recognise employees who display those qualities which are worthy of an award; encourage favourable employer/employee relationships and a sense of community pride in individual achievement, and; provide an opportunity for Rotary to be involved in the community, particularly the business community.

"Pride of Workmanship" was launched as a Rotary project in June 1975.

The aim was to encourage a much-needed pride in personal performance in the workplace, and to help create a national attitude for the benefit of our country.

Over 600 Rotary Clubs in Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Malaysia, Canada and the United States have adopted the program.

The theme for the awards is "Do it once, Do it well, Build a better Australia."

For further information, contact Umina Beach Rotary Club.

September 12