International award for Council's Operations Team

Published on 21 July 2020

The efforts of Gannawarra Shire Council continues to be recognised internationally, with Council’s Operations Team receiving a prestigious Rotary Award last week.

Rotarian, Martin Stow visited Council’s Kerang Depot to present Council with the Pride of Workmanship award from the Rotary E-club of Southern Scotland.

“The Rotary Pride of Workmanship Award recognises distinct quality in the approach, attitude and dedication to jobs undertaken,” Council Chief Executive Officer, Tom O’Reilly said.

“Mr Stow, who is the owner of the software company used by Council’s Operations Team and to manage OH&S matters, nominated Council for the award in recognition for the work our staff undertake to make the Gannawarra a great place to live.”

Initiated by the Rotary Club of Pennant Hills in 1975, the program has now been adopted by over 600 Rotary Clubs in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, Malaysia, Canada and the United States.

“The award is intended to cover all aspects of work performance and ethics, inclusive of quality and quantity of output, customer service, safety, initiative and sense of responsibility,” Mr O’Reilly said.

“This award builds on Council’s recognition at State and National level, as well international praise for projects such as the Koondrook Wharf.

“Council congratulates our Operations Team for this accolade and looks forward to seeing the continuation of works this team undertakes in our community.”

ABOVE: Rotarian Martin Stow (centre) presented the Pride of Workmanship award from the Rotary E-club of Southern Scotland to Works Coordinator, Col Shepherd and Operations Team Member, Sharni Ferrari.