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Employer of choice International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, proudly announces the winning exemplary team members who were recognised in its prestigious 2024 Extraordinaires Awards program across 11 distinct categories including department awards.
Aligning with ICC Sydney’s corporate strategy that traverses both culture and business focus areas, the awards program is an opportunity to celebrate service excellence while fostering an environment where every team member is valued, inspired, and empowered to surpass their potential.
Geoff Donaghy, CEO at ICC Sydney and Group Director – Convention Centres, ASM Global (APAC), said the awards recognised outstanding performance in the workplace and reflected the venue management team’s approach to create a culture of vibrancy, positivity and wellbeing.
“At ICC Sydney, we are unwavering in our commitment to foster long term, fulfilling careers for our team members. Our team bands together to successfully deliver hundreds of exceptional events and welcomes millions of visitors to the venue each year – and our success is due to the excellence, dedication and positivity of our people.
“We believe that recognising outstanding talent, contribution and performance nurtures our strong network of skilled professionals, and it’s terrific to see our team coming together to support and celebrate each other’s successes.
“As we look ahead at our exciting calendar of events across the year ahead, we hope our 2024 award winners feel proud of their contribution in building on the world class reputation that ICC Sydney enjoys,” Mr Donaghy said.
The Extraordinaires Awards at ICC Sydney were elevated with moving and entertaining performances with the KARI Singers delivering an uplifting rendition of John Farnham’s hit, “That’s Freedom” in Wiradjuri language, and an array of contemporary ballads performed singer, musician and disability ambassador, Lara Nakhle.
The recipients of the 2024 ICC Sydney Extraordinaires Awards are:
Service of Excellence – Holly Hayes, Senior Manager, Human Resources Shared Services and Toni Mazzitelli, Customer Service
Innovation and Creativity – Leon Zhou, Business Analyst
Maree Edwards Award (Culture Hero for Workplace Safety, D&I and CSR) – Juan Aranda, Manager, Customer Services
Best Leading Role – Jack Crozier, Senior Audio Visual Technical Manager
A Star of the Future – Melissa Monasterio, Event Manager
Unsung Hero – Nina Tran, EA to Directors of Business Services & Culinary Services
ICC Sydney Role Model – Delwin Kriel, Business Development Manager – International
Department Awards
AV Services
Jamie Warmeant, Senior Audio Visual Project Manager
Albert Nocum, Senior AV Technician
Adrian Green, Audio Visual Production Crew
Igor Andonov, Audio Visual Floor Manager
Building Services
Will Nash, Contact Centre Team Member
George Christoforou, Security Supervisor
Sam Cummins, Quality Assurance Coordinator
Jenny Hume, Security Officer
Wayne Bolton, Trade Team Member
Saroj KC, Cleaner
Business Development
Nora Saloumi, Research and Insights Manager
Business Services
Finance – Nigel Du, Management Accountant
ICT – Robert Lee, ICT Support Engineer
Communications
Sherree Demillo, Digital Marketing Executive
Culinary Services
Safa Kaya, Chef de Cuisine
William Stevenson, Kitchen Logistics Team Leader
Pavla Nikcevic, Senior Food and Beverage Floor Manager
Derik Ozeas Afonso, Food and Beverage Team Member
Jason Challenger, Chef
Pratham Khanal, Casual Kitchen Logistics’ Team Leader
Event Services
Natalie La Rosa, Event Manager
Caitlin Wadsworth, Manager, Ticketing and Bookings
Cormac Begley, Event Operations Manager
Remy Men, Event Setup Team Member
Executive Services
Morag McDonald, Corporate Receptionist
Human Resources
Aisha Syed, Advisor, Human Resources Shared Services
ABOUT ICC SYDNEY
ICC Sydney is Australia’s premier convention, exhibition and entertainment venue. The showcase international venue underpins Sydney’s place as one of the world’s most desirable meeting and major events destinations. ICC Sydney is the epicentre of a 20-hectare transformation of Darling Harbour by the NSW Government to highlight Sydney as the first choice in Australia and the Asia Pacific region for the major events industry. A NSW Government project, ICC Sydney was delivered in partnership with Darling Harbour Live, comprising Lendlease, Hostplus, Aware Super, Capella Capital, ASM Global and Spotless FM. Visit their website at iccsydney.com.
ABOUT ASM GLOBAL
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