Melville & Hicks Lawyers Employee of the Year Award

This award recognises the excellence of an individual employee who has shown outstanding effort in providing exceptional value to his/her employer and to customers.

Melville & Hicks Lawyers was established in 2021 by Hugh Melville and Patrick Hicks together with a dedicated team of lawyers, clerks and administration staff. The team has been part of the Echuca Moama community for several decades and has the experience and knowledge to get to the source of your legal matter practically and efficiently. They are proud to sponsor the Employee of the Year award at the 2022 Campaspe Murray Business Awards.

FINALISTS

Cameron West, Riverbank Moama

Cameron West is a third-year apprentice chef with Riverbank Moama. Originally from Gunbower, Cameron normally starts his shift at Riverbank Moama after milking cows in the morning at Nanneella. Owner Nikki Cohen said Cameron has never had one sick day during his time working with Riverbank Moama. He turns up every day with a terrific attitude and has a terrific work ethic. Cameron is “living the dream” and works closely with head chef Paul Cohen in the Riverbank Moama kitchen.

NUTRIENT SOLUTIONS

Megan Holmfield, SLTEC Fertilizers

Megan is the warehouse manager with SLTEC Fertilizers. The northern Victoria-based company specialises in the manufacturing of fluid fertilizers, with more than 70 standard formulations on their product list. The 23-year-old, who grew up on a farm at Bunnaloo, has spent the past two years with SLTEC Fertilizers after previously working with St Anne’s Winery. Megan said many of the skills she learnt with the winery, working with pumps, hoses and liquids, were transferrable when she joined the SLTEC team. She started out in a production role before graduating to a supervisor position. Megan took on the newly-created role as warehouse manager about 12 months ago and is responsible for a team of eight people. She said they are a terrific group of people to work with. Megan works closely with the logistics manager to ensure the fertilizer needs of customers are met and is also a member of the management team.

Melville & Hicks Lawyers have experienced staff to handle your property purchases and sales, subdivisions, commercial matters, water matters, wills and powers of attorney documents, probate and estate administration and succession planning in both Victoria and New South Wales.

Our team includes Hugh Melville, Patrick Hicks, Leanne Schuyler, Michael DuBourg, Carly James, Carly Pearson, Sophie Denham, Rose Brown, Sam McCluskey and Cherie Vetesi. 201 Hare Street Echuca | P: (03) 5483 0200 | E: echuca@mhechuca.com.au

Olivia Wescombe, Rock Solid Gardening Supplies

Olivia is the operations manager with Rock Solid Gardening Supplies. She started with the business at the age of 19 with no experience in the industry and has grown to become one of the major players in the Rock Solid family. Olivia runs the day-to-day operations and as part of her office administration duties has been working through the company’s safe work practices. She runs all the budgets and keeps track of all the business’ key performance indicators. Olivia handles all of Rock Solid’s advertising requirements and according to owner Rebecca Woods is a deserving nominee for the employee of the year award.

Isabella Mirkilis, Ciurleo’s Ice Cream & Waffle House

Isabella started her journey with Ciurleo’s at the age of 15. During the past 18 months, Isabella has really demonstrated her potential through a willingness to learn, attention to detail and happy disposition. Isabella has progressed through to learning all facets of the business. Her boss John Ciurleo said she has a smile that lights up a room and has inspired him to be a better person. Isabella’s personality is contagious and nothing short of amazing. She demonstrates strong core values that can’t be taught, has a terrific work ethic and is a valued member of the Ciurleo’s team.