Field Team Awards 2020 - Bluestones One

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17 December 2020

Every year we aim to recognise and reward the individuals in our Field teams who have gone above and beyond while embodying our company values.

This year, our teams have felt additional pressures but have consistently worked hard and impressed both us and our clients. It was a tough task to choose our 2020 winners, so we want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their commitment, professionalism and resilience during this difficult time.

Without further ado, here are the 2020 winners!

Our 2020 winners

New Employee of the Year

For surpassing expectations of a new starter

Winner – Kelsey Rawlings

Shortlisted nominations for New Employee of the Year
• Alex Woffindon
• Paige Matthews

Leadership Award

For leading by example and showing genuine leadership qualities

Winner – Luke Randall

Shortlisted nominations for the Leadership Award
• Jason Crawley
• Tom Bowyer

Directors Award

Identified as an integral person within our business who has worked to a consistently high standard throughout the year

Winner – Garry Leck

Shortlisted nominations for the Directors Award
• Mike Webb
• Mark Goulding

Effective Communication Award

Communicates effectively with Management, Resource and Field teams

Winner – Harry Stringer

Shortlisted nominations for the Effective Communication Award
• Tom Bowyer
• Mihai Cojanu

Commitment Award

Consistently shows a high level of commitment

Winner – Mihaita Cojanu

Shortlisted nominations for the Commitment Award
• Mike Webb
• Anthony Levelle

Above & Beyond Award

Dedicated to getting the job done, always goes the extra mile to achieve great results

Winner – Mike Webb

Shortlisted nominations for the Above & Beyond Award
• Luke Randall
• Dave Jones

Brand Ambassador Award

Leads by example and represents the Bluestones brand in a positive way through Demeanor, Values and Ethics

Winner – Jason Crawley

Shortlisted nominations for the Brand Ambassador Award
• Emma Williams
• Angie Little

Pair of Aces Award

Two individuals who have worked together to a consistently high level across multiple accounts within the business

Winners – Paul Bland and Stefan Peat

Shortlisted nominations for the Pair of Aces Award
• Chris Johnson and Michael Constable
• Will Shields and Michael Cullinan

Star Performers

Individuals that have stood out from the crowd and recognised for displaying individual excellence

Winners – Brian Gudgin and Mark Goulding

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