Recognised for her work
Woy Woy woman Ms Wendy Black has been recognised for her work as an employment consultant.
She has been named a finalist in the Employment Consultant of the Year section of the National Employment Awards for Excellence.
Ms Black spent a number of years running her own training business, as well as working in hotel management and real estate.
As an employment consultant, Ms Black has introduced innovations such as a "youth at risk" program on the Gold Coast.
She currently works at ORS Group, an employment service provider in Woy Woy, where she uses her skills to help people with a mental or physical disability find employment.
She also assists those with mental health issues seek suitable work.
The National Employment Awards are hosted by the National Employment Services Association (NESA) and are now in their 9th year.
NESA CEO Ms Sally Sinclair said Ms Black's efforts had helped the former job seekers repair the social, health and economic benefits of what the vast majority of people take for granted.
"The employment services industry in Australia is all about helping people into sustained employment," Ms Sinclair said.
"The Awards truly acknowledge the direct and lasting impact that employment consultants have on people's lives."
The winner of the award will be announced at a gala diner in Sydney on Monday, November 11.
Media release, 29 Oct 2013
Liz Rivers, Awards Absolute