Local employees recognised for workmanship

The Rotary Club of Umina Beach held its Pride of Workmanship Awards presentation on Wednesday, October 16, with awards given to outstanding employees who take pride in their work.

Awards were presented to Umina Beach Bakers Delight baker Mr Glen Iliss, Peninsular Village maintenance manager Mr Bill McCarthy, Peninsular Village care worker Ms Rebecca Pearl and Everglades Country Club customer care waiter Mr Troy Dove.

Mr Iliss was nominated by his employer, Rosemarie Mondal, who said Glenn joined them when he was a young 15-year-old and worked as a sales frontline staff member.

After passing his HSC Glenn then chose a career in the baking industry.

He is now a third year apprentice baker and will qualify next year.

Ms Mondal said he showed 100 per cent effort in all that he undertook and had a passion for his job.

Mr McCarthy was nominated by Peninsular Village environmental services manager Ms Jackie Bennett who said Bill had worked as the maintenance manager at Peninsular Village since July 2006.

Ms Bennett said Bill was on call 24 hours a day, seven days per week, juggling family life and work, all with good humour.

"Bill goes above and beyond to help both residents and staff whether it be a large or a small job," said Ms Bennett.

"Bill also runs a very efficient and busy department while maintaining a great working relationship with his staff."

Ms Pearl was nominated by Peninsular Village executive care manager Ms Melinda Dempsey who said Ms Pearl had been with Peninsular Village as a care service employee since 2007.

"Rebecca shows true commitment to the organisations philosophy of care and is 'person centred' in her approach when caring for our residents," said Ms Dempsey.

"Rebecca puts the person before the task."

Mr Dove was nominated by Rotary Club of Umina Beach director Mr Shane Johnson and said that after moving from Wollongong in 2007, Troy started at the Everglades Bistro.

"His early beginnings were as a kitchen hand and he has moved his way, through hard work and determination, always with a smile, to his current role of customer service," said Mr Johnson.

"In this role he has used his welcoming personality to add value to the business by ensuring all customers in his dining room are happy and satisfied with all of the elements of their dining experience.

"Troy has looked after the Rotary Club of Umina Beach weekly dinner meetings for the last 12 months and he is appreciated by all members as he always goes the 'extra mile' to ensure the room is set up correctly, our meal is to our satisfaction and most importantly, that the coffee is hot."

The Rotary term Pride of Workmanship has the slogan of "do it once, do it well, build a better Australia".

"As a club we congratulate the recipients of these awards and wish them well in their careers," said Rotary Club of Umina Beach director and chairman of public relations Mr Geoff Melville.

Media release, 23 Oct 2013

Geoff Melville, Rotary Club of Umina Beach