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TO OUR 2021 PWAPM EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER
Conquer Termites Northside www.termitesnorthside.com.au
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PWAPM President Nicky Turner and Michelle Downs (last year’s 2020 Winner) were excited to announce Kuyan Rider from Conquer Termites Northside as the 2021 Excellence Award Winner in the Gold Coast. The Professional Woman in Australian Pest Management 2021 Excellence Award seeks to recognise and highlight the achievement of a woman who has advanced in the pest management industry. This prestigious award is given to a woman in the pest control industry that has not only shown outstanding leadership but has dedicated her time and energy in making notable contributions to the development and growth of others in the industry. Kuyan’s persistence and hard work has paid off with being nominated and then a finalist for 3 years in a row. This year she did it. The PWAPM would like to thank BASF for once again sponsoring this award. It is important to acknowledge that without sponsors like BASF these awards are not possible. A special thank you to AEPMA for their support and other industry experts who helped with the judging. Many hours of voluntary time go into this award. Congratulations Kuyan Rider – 2021 PWAPM Excellence Award Winner.
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2021 PWAPM EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER
Conquer Termites Northside www.termitesnorthside.com.au
Where do you work & What area? I work in Dayboro & manage the north side of Brisbane
What is something you find challenging about your work? Juggling so many different roles
What is your role/position? General Manager
What is the most exciting part of your job? Meeting up with our team for fun - sports, games, meals etc.
What led you to pest control? Position advertised on Seek - administrator for Gavin Wilson at Scientific Pest Management. What do you like about where you work? I work from home - what’s not to like! Dayboro is a lovely small town. Who inspired you? Who do you aspire to be like? Jade White inspired me - the first female pesty I ever met - such enthusiasm for her job.
What is the one skill you think everyone should have in pest control? Compassion What was your first paying job? A restaurant named Max’s Native Sun at Noosa What advice would you give your teenage self? Stay in uni!
Whats the greatest risk you have ever taken? Jumped out of a plane at 20,000 feet
What is one thing that most people don’t know about you? I’m not a fan of travelling overseas
What motivates you to work hard? Providing my daughter with a great example of what you can achieve when you aim for the stars!
What would you prefer: Shark diving, bungee jumping or sky diving? Sky Diving
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Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? PWAPM Excellence Award & being a great mum to Layla Whats the weirdest Wikipedia rabbit hole you’ve stumbled down? Maori face tattoos
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pizza What animal would you consider your animal spirit? Horse
Friday Night do you? Stay Home
Whats your most prized possession & Why? Elka - my heart horse - she allows me to fly
Do you believe in Ghosts? Yes Whats the single best piece of advice you have ever received? Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work
What is one totally irrational fear that you have? Sharks What is one thing you are really bad at? Skating or skiing
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies? I can spear a Garrocha through a small loop whilst riding a horse bareback and with no reins If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I would put it in the bank for Layla for uni
How would your friends describe you? Fun, adventurous, energetic, dreamer Which historical figure would you most like to meet? Anne Boleyn
Who is your least favourite celebrity? Keanu Reeves If you could redo one day in your life, what would it be and why? My wedding - it was the best party we have ever had would love to do it again! What would be the title of your autobiography? How to squeeze the most juice out of your lemon What one thing you saw recently that made you smile? My technicians arriving for a coffee and asking that I don’t make it What song would you sing at a karaoke night? Sweet Dreams Eurythmics
Have you ever met someone who is famous? Daniel MacPherson from Neighbours, Mark Wilson from Dancing with the Stars
What three items would you take with you to a deserted island? Phone, never ending pack of Tim Tams and a Towel If you could pick one age to be permanently, which age would you choose? 37 If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? Flying Whats the top destination on your must-visit list? Scotland What’s your most hated house chore? All of them
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THANK YOU to our partners Special Edition
Events Calendar SAVE THE DATE!! October Zoom Link: Friday 29th 7pm VIC Time
Australian Events AEPMA Conference Pesticon - 6th - 8th June 2022 PWAPM Networking Breakfast - 6th - 8th June 2022, The Star Gold Coast (Pesticon Conference)
International Events FAOPMA-Pest Summit 2021 - 6th - 8th October Philippines PestWorld 2021 - 2nd - 5th November MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, US Paracitec 2021 - 17th - 19th November Paris, France FAOPMA-Pest Summit 2022 - Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Future PestWorld Events 2022 Boston 11th - 14th October 2023 Honolulu 17th - 20th October 2024 Denver 22nd - 25th October 2025 Orlando 21st - 24th October 2026 Grapevine 20 - 23 October * Please note that some meetings may be cancelled or postponed due to Covid-19.
Newsletter Contributions PWAPM members and sponsors are welcome to contribute to our gazette. If you have an article or relevant resources that you feel would benefit women in pest management, please forward to info@womeninpestmanagement.com.au. Cut off dates to have your content and articles in by: November 2021 Edition – 26th October 2021 February 2022 Edition - 26th January 2022 May 2022 Edition - 26th May 2022
Contact Us PWAPM Office Unit 4/1 Selkirk Drive, Noosaville Qld 4566 | Po Box 1910, Noosaville DC Qld 4566 President – Nicky Turner 0409 217 328 | president@womeninpestmanagement.com.au Secretary – Tara Kiker 0499 903 637 | info@womeninpestmanagement.com.au
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