Whiddon Board of Directors Awards

It was a gala night on 24 November at the William Inglis Hotel, Warwick Farm, when Whiddon presented its annual awards. It was a night that featured great conversation and great entertainment.

Whiddon employees from throughout the state were present, and it was very special to see employees from remote and country areas.

The awards were based on Whiddon’s core values:

R To be progressive and innovative

R To nurture relationships, and community

R To create exceptional impact.

An interesting facet of these awards and something that made the recognition even more special was that the nominees, who Whiddon call Everyday Heroes, are nominated by their colleagues.

This means that the nominees and the winners have stood out amongst their peers as people who create exceptional impact, and so truly live Whiddon’s core values.

Whiddon proudly acknowledged and celebrated the Nominees and Winners of the 2022 Board of Directors Awards.

There were many well-deserved awards, chief of which were:

Cheryl Gordon – (Easton Park) Cheryl is the epitome of service with a smile for the residents of Sir David Martin. All those around her have always found her reliable, efficient, and kind. She projects a warm, cheerful attitude to our residents, their families, and friends.

Monique Moore – (Far West district) Monique is truly deserving of this award. She is responsible for all administration tasks, completes the roster each fortnight and coordinates and delivers the Wellness & Lifestyle Program at Whiddon, Bourke. As if not enough, she also cooks delicious meals for our residents – truly remarkable, truly person­centred care for everyone.

Nathan McDonald – (Northern district) Nathan has been an integral part of the Maclean team for 23 years, working in various roles. Although currently working in the maintenance team, Nathan stepped up during the recent floods to reprise his role within the care team, to ensure our residents were looked after while other Assistants in Nursing were unable to access the facility due to flooding.

Alannah Dodd – (Southern district) Alannah is a true example of the ‘Whiddon Way’. Her time at our Redhead home is relatively short but she has made a great impact on the residents and team. She brings an upbeat attitude with her, especially when working through COVID lockdowns and doing extra shifts.

Leonie Tristram – (Community Care) Leonie’s contribution to the Kelso region deserves to be recognised. Leonie is known by all for her positive attitude and ‘client first’ approach to her work. She has been recognised for not only her approach with clients but also for the warmth and support that she provides to her team.

Camille Vergara – (Support Services) Camille celebrated 5 years with Whiddon this year. She started in the Easton Park team and has recently moved into support services. She has quickly developed a strong relationship with her team and is already making an exceptional impact in her new role within People and Culture, Talent Acquisition. She is known for her big smile, positive attitude, and fantastic attention to detail.

After the presentation of awards, the assembly danced the night away.