2011 Cairns Managers of the Year

The 2011 Cairns Managers of the Year were announced at the MEA Final Dinner held in Cairns on Thursday 15 September 2011.

Awarding:

Professional Manager of the Year

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Winner

Mark Beecroft - General Manager, Cairns Taipans

Finalists

  • Amanda Balaam - Director of Sales, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
  • Mark Beecroft - General Manager, Cairns Taipans
  • Dominique Garrigues - Executive Assistant Manager, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
  • Jane Kahler AIMM - Director and Group Financial Controller, Trailfinders Group
  • Linda Kirchner - Manager Governance, Cairns Regional Council
  • Carmel Kongnso - Faculty Manager of Trades and Outdoor Industries, Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE

Not For Profit Manager of the Year

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Winner

Scott Pottle - Branch Manager, Qld Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association Cairns Branch

Finalists

  • Vicky Johnston - General Manager, Holy Spirit Care Services
  • Scott Pottle - Branch Manager, Qld Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association Cairns Branch

Owner Manager of the Year

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Winner

Cate Ashmore AIMM - Managing Director, Dedicated Training and Consulting Group

Finalists

  • Cate Ashmore AIMM - Managing Director, Dedicated Training and Consulting Group
  • Margie McKenzie - Managing Director, Gempearl Pty Ltd
  • Neil Robson - Owner and Director, Neils Organics
  • Amanda Spelta - General Manager, Placid Pools

Rural/Regional Manager of the Year

Winner

Robert Watson - Chief Executive Officer, Mungalli Creek Dairy

Finalists

  • Alistair Hart - Coordinator, GIS, Atherton Tablelands Geographic Information Services
  • Andrew Sturges - Resort Manager, Undara Experience
  • John Sullivan - Director, Principle Landscape Designer, Business Manager, Hortulus Australian Pty Ltd
  • Robert Watson - Chief Executive Officer, Mungalli Creek Dairy

Young Manager of the Year

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Winner

Kaj Haffenden - Managing Director, Precedence Group Pty Ltd

Finalists

  • Kaj Haffenden - Managing Director, Precedence Group Pty Ltd
  • Karen Houlihan - Office Administrator, Arup
  • James Mousa - Director and Partner, BDO Private Wealth FNQ and Smart Artz Creative
  • Bronwyn Voyce - Executive Assistant, Regional Development Australia FNQ and TS Inc
  • Renate Wool - Team Leader, Neato Employment Services