Recogniise Employee Awards: Quarterly Winners!
Jul 21, 2025Last year Employii announced our latest initiative, Recogniise! Recogniise promotes recognition cultures at work, bringing 'thank you' and celebration top of mind, so that we incorporate it into everyday habits, leaving staff feeling more valued and happier at work.
After receiving so many great nominations we are pleased to share our Quarterly Winners of the Recogniise Employee Awards!
Find out more about the award categories and our winners below.
Wellbeing Award
And the winner is....!
Tybion Manley (Operations Administrator, Augment Technologies)
Tybion has been nominated in the Workplace Wellbeing category for being a warm and highly empathetic individual who always has the wellbeing of others at the forefront of her mind. Tybion has demonstrated an admirably selfless attitude by regularly checking in with the other members of the team to ensure their welfare and prioritises ways to support those around her. After careful deliberation, Tybion has been selected as the Quarterly Winner for Recogniise’s Workplace Wellbeing category!
Community Award
And the winner is....!
Kath Wicksen (Program Manager, Blackwood Youth Action)
Kath has been nominated in the Commitment to Community category for blending her work with genuine compassion, love, and care for others. Last Christmas, she dedicated her time to bake delightful treats for volunteers, mentors, clients, and future stakeholders. Her mantra is that nothing is too much trouble. Kath sets boundaries while offering authentic care and encouragement to everyone she meets. If she’s unsure how to do something, she eagerly learns. Her dedication inspires their mentors and volunteers, helping them thrive. Thoughtful, compassionate, and full of integrity, Kath gives her all for the community. She actively participates in community committees and volunteers for meaningful causes, embodying the spirit of community-mindedness. After careful deliberation, Kath has been selected as the Quarterly Winner for Recogniise’s Commitment to Community category!
Values Award
And the winner is....!
Jake Sharp (Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Technician, Sharp Air-conditioning and Electrical)
Jake was originally nominated for the Thank You category due to his consistent dedication to serving their clients. He possesses exceptional customer service skills and a keen attention to detail. Not only does Jake share his extensive knowledge, but he also fosters a supportive environment for their junior apprentices, ensuring they feel valued. He easily makes friends with new team members, contributing to an outstanding workplace culture. After careful deliberation, Jake has been selected as the Quarterly Winner for Recogniise’s Company Values category!
Accountability Award
And the winner is....!
Aisha Kenny (Program Coordinator, Centred Care)
Aisha has been nominated in the Accountability category for being a dependable and trustworthy member of the Centred Care team. She consistently takes on extra duties and maintains a positive, helpful attitude. Her reliability for her company’s business has been constantly proven and demonstrated by following through on her commitments, handling difficult conversations with professionalism, and always seeking additional support when needed. She’s is an invaluable asset to Centred Care and leads by example, making her a deserving candidate for this award. After careful deliberation, Aisha has been selected as the Quarterly Winner for Recogniise’s Accountability category!
Authenticity Award
And the winner is....!
Jana Hackworthy (Senior Trust Accountant, Trustd Figures)
Jana was initially nominated for the Wellbeing category. Since joining Trustd Figures, where the entire team works remotely, she has consistently taken the initiative to reach out to every new hire on their first day. Jana personally wishes them well and follows up later in the week to check in on how they are doing. By doing this, she helps embed their company culture and provides each new starter with the confidence of knowing they have a friend from day one. Importantly, she never seeks recognition for these actions; it’s simply something she does quietly, behind the scenes. While everyone greets each other every morning, Jana is also the one colleague the team can rely on to say goodbye every evening as she logs off. After careful deliberation, Jana has been selected as the Quarterly Winner for Recogniise’s Authenticity category!
Growth Award
And the winner is....!
Jude Quinlan (Creative Content and Design Coordinator, Audience Revolution)
Jude has been nominated for the Growth category due to his significant development over this period. He has excelled in client photography and videography, video editing, design work, and social media planning. His keen eye for aesthetics has improved remarkably, which is evident in the higher quality of his work. Jude’s dedication to learning and enhancing his skills has not only advanced his own growth but has also positively influenced the team, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration. After careful deliberation, Jude has been selected as the Quarterly Winner for Recogniise’s Growth category!
Career Award
And the winner is....!
Tessa Pinkerton (Search Director, White Chalk Road)
Tessa has been nominated in the Career category for her rapid advancement at White Chalk Road, progressing from Search Marketing Executive to Search Director in under four years. Her growth reflects the trust placed in her by WCR, where she is a key member of the leadership team. As a skilled professional, Tessa has embraced the challenges of her role, notably in supporting her team’s development. For instance, she sought advice from Employii on providing performance feedback and applied the suggestions effectively. After careful deliberation, Tessa has been selected as the Quarterly Winner for Recogniise’s Career category!
Thank You Award
And the winner is....!
Athina Kalintsis (Bookkeeper, Lumos Business Solutions)
Athina is one of two winners for the Thank You award due to her positive attitude, friendly demeanor and willingness to help others. She always goes above and beyond every day to make sure the Lumos Business Solutions brand is aligned with their company values and always brings a positive, can-do attitude.
The second winner requested to not be announced publicly - but they are a valued member of their team and are very deserving to be one of our Thank You category winners this quarter!
We'd like to thank everyone who has nominated a teammate so far! We appreciate you taking time out of your day to say thanks and recognise someone else. Keep sending through your nominations and promoting recognition culture at your workplace!
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Author: RG (Employii Human Resources)
