Record Numbers, Record Fun - CCF (NSW) President's Dinner 2011

12 September 2011

Last Friday's President's Dinner at Sydney’s Four Seasons Hotel saw both record numbers (291, including a surge in female numbers) and record fun for those who joined us to celebrate the individuals that make CCF and our industry great.

From all reports the ladies enjoyed their perfume gifts and the welcoming feeling of the event.

The Dinner awarded those who had excelled in training and safety as well as awarding an individual who has shown exceptional commitment and dedication to the CCF. These are the individuals that have lifted the bar on when it comes to skills development and safety in our industry.

The trainee awards were given to three exceptional trainees who have substantially exceeded CCF elarning outcomes at the different stages of their training. These students have proven their dedication in learning and mastering civil construction methods to the highest standards.

Commencement Award - Awarded to a first year student
Winner: Kaylene Harrowell (Burton Contractors)

Intermediate Award - Awarded to a second year student
Winner: Chris McCarthy (RTA)

Hollis Vale Award - Overall Excellence in Training
Winner: Gary Bowers (Selby's Earthmoving)

The NEW Safety Champion Awards were awarded to two individuals (one a safety professional, the other not), who have shown an extraordinary commitment to ensuring high safety standards in their workplaces.

Safety Officer Award
Winner: Steve McBride (The Reed Group)

Individual Award
Winner: Ben Woodbridge (Daracon Group)

Finally, the President's Award was given to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the NSW Civil Constractors Federation by helping to foster our reputation as a leading, reliable and innovative industry in New South Wales.

President's Award
Winnner: Janelle Culverson (Paul Culverson Earthmoving and Farm Contracting Pty Ltd)

Once the formalities were over, the band kicked in and the dancefloor didn't take long to fill!

All in all, a great night that celebrated the achievements of exceptional individuals in our industry.