CICA South Australia awards

ENDING 2021 ON A HIGH IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

The South Australian branch of The Crane Industry Council of Australia closed out 2021 in style.

CELEBRATING CHRISTMASWITH OUR

members and recognising industry excellence are a wonderful way to end the year, and 2021 was no exception. 2021 was a challenging year for many, so the opportunity to get together and celebrate was even more enjoyable.

CICA SA places a high value on these awards – they play an important role in recognising the efforts of operators, riggers, trainees, and achievers in our industry as well as the companies that invest time in skilling and supporting the nominees and winners.

I congratulate all those nominated for the awards and especially congratulate the winners of the 2021 Industry Excellence Awards.

AWARDS THIS YEAR WERE PRESENTED TO: Crane Industry High Achiever – Crane Operator 2021

Dean Bruce – Boom Logistics

Crane Industry High Achiever – Crane Operator 2021

David Ferrari – Ferrari Bros.

Crane Industry High Achiever – Dogger / Rigger 2021

Joel Elliott – Morgan’s Cranes

Crane Industry High Achiever – Dogger / Rigger 2021

Nicklas Hinds – Fork & Cranes

Crane Industry High Achiever – Dogger / Rigger 2021

Aaron Shephard – Load 28

Crane Industry High Achiever – Dogger / Rigger 2021

Adam Hellyer – Boom Logistics

I would like to again thank the CICA SA steering committee for organising this night. These people are volunteers in the industry, who once again took time

Crane Industry High Achiever, Crane Operator 2021, Dean Bruce - Boom Logistics and Crane Industry High Achiever - Dogger/Rigger 2021, Adam Hellyer – Boom Logistics.

out of their busy schedules to make this a success. To the companies of these nominees, thank you so very much for your engagement and support of this awards night. Thank you to our marketers, who also supported the night.

During the evening, we also recognised the work of Stephen Holmes, who has now retired from the SA secretariat role to drive off into the sunset, caravan in tow.

I met Steve many years ago when I fi rst started out in the crane industry. Steve was a great asset to the industry. I personally valued his support and would lean on Steve at times for his expertise and his guidance. Steve has been a great secretariat. Assisting me in my role as chairperson, he contributed beyond his role and provided valuable input in decision making , along with the steering committee.

We wish Steve and Sue all the best in their new ventures and hope to catch up with them soon.

I am looking forward to our next awards evening and, as we emerge from this pandemic that has thrown us challenges at every corner, it is my sincere hope that, by the next Christmas function, we’ll have left lockdowns and mandates behind and have come off the back of an awesome National Conference in Adelaide. Hope to see you there.

CICA SA places a high value on these awards.