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
Read more about the Professional Manager award category.
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
Read more about the Not For Profit Manager award category.
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
