Archdiocesan employees honoured at Service Recognition Awards

By Josh Low

Thirty-seven employees of the Archdiocese of Hobart and its agencies were honoured last month at the annual Employee Service Recognition Awards on Tuesday 26 September.

Archbishop Julian presented awards to employees who have worked in the Archdiocese for five, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 continuous years.

Archdiocese of Hobart Executive Director, Chris Ryan, said the awards were an important way by which he and Archbishop Julian could formally thank those who work in the Catholic Church and agencies of the Archdiocese.

“It is an opportunity to express our gratitude and appreciation to the incredible staff of all our organisations – in the Church Office, CatholicCare, Centacare Evolve Housing, St Joseph Affordable Homes and the Catholic Development Fund. 

“Each and every staff member being recognised has dedicated time, effort, and expertise to the collective organisation.

“To those receiving awards, thank you for your years of service, dedication and efforts to make a difference.

“Your contribution does make a difference to the lives of those you serve,” he concluded.

Employee Service Recognition Awards for 2023:

5 years of service:

Adam Plunkett

Asif Akbari

Julie Duniam

Anne Marie Walker

Karen Cowen-Sherriff

Naomi Spinks

Rachael Bresnehan

Benjamin Hine

Dora Montalvo

Judith Andrews

Chloe Bayly

Claire Willis

Claudia Varon Arango

Gregory Shelverton

Heath MacDonald

Jordan Bowser

Joshua Goss

Kelli-Ann Baker-Bannister

Kelly Piper

Kirsten Free

Laura Zocco

Melissa Heather

Rebecca Bird

Tullia Sushames

Whitney Mackay

10 years of service:

Fiona Whittle

Mark Franklin

Sheila Gonzales

Cara Donovan

Elizabeth Witt

Prudence Francis

15 years of service:

Samantha Norton

Jenifer Butterworth

20 years of service:

Beverley Marchant

Brian Andrews

25 years of service:

Andrea Witt

30 years of service:

Maureen Chisholm