Staff dedication, service and commitment celebrated at annual awards
The annual Crown Law Staff Excellence Awards and Years of Service ceremony was held in the Banco Court on Wednesday, 26 June 2019.
Special guests, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, the Honourable Yvette D’Ath, Director-General of the Department of Justice and Attorney General, David Mackie and Solicitor-General, Sandy Thompson QC addressed staff at the awards and presented certificates to recipients alongside Crown Solicitor, Greg Cooper.
All three distinguished guests praised the high quality advice and support they receive from Crown Law and commended staff on their contribution and service to the State.
14 Excellence Award were presented in seven categories, along with the recognition of 17 staff who have served at Crown Law for 10 and 20 years. A Lifetime Achievement Award was included in the ceremony for the late Tom Dickson, who sadly passed away in December 2018. Tom provided 20 years of dedicated service to Crown Law and was a much loved and valued member of staff.
Congratulations to the following excellence and years of service recipients:
| Award |
| Recipient |
Crown Solicitor’s Award – for commitment to Crown Law’s vision, purpose and core values. | Sylvia Bruno | |
Crown Law’s Choice Award – presented to the staff member for the excellence they provide in their role and to the practice as nominated by their colleagues. |
| Lara Rega |
The Client Award – awarded to the staff member who has provided the highest level of client service. |
| Phoebe Everingham |
Corporate Support Award – presented to a Practice Management Branch staff member who consistently provides outstanding support. |
| Kathleen Hartley |
Legal Expertise Award – presented to legal officers who have managed a significant matter, exhibiting their expertise and providing excellent client service. |
| Jody Cosgrove |
| Legal Expertise Award – presented to legal officers who have managed a significant matter, exhibiting their expertise and providing excellent client service | Bernadette Wrafter | |
Legal Expertise Award – presented to legal officers who have managed a significant matter, exhibiting their expertise and providing excellent client service. | Dallas Cluff | |
Legal Expertise Award – presented to legal officers who have managed a significant matter, exhibiting their expertise and providing excellent client service. | Peter O’Connor | |
Legal Support Award – presented to legal support officers who consistently deliver exceptional service to their team and across the practice. |
| Angela Nguyen |
Legal Support Award – presented to legal support officers who consistently deliver exceptional service to their team and across the practice. |
| Julia Chapman, |
Legal Support Award – presented to legal support officers who consistently deliver exceptional service to their team and across the practice. |
| Lisa Larsen |
Legal Support Award – presented to legal support officers who consistently deliver exceptional service to their team and across the practice. |
| Natalie Platell |
Lifetime Achievement Award – recognising Tom Dickson’s lifetime contribution to Crown Law. | Tom Dickson | |
20 years of service | Barry Mills | |
20 years of service | Jan Mills | |
20 years of service |
| Maree McCluney |
20 years of service |
| Paula Freeleagus |
20 years of service |
| Wendy O’Meara |
10 years of service |
| Angie Moore |
10 years of service |
| Alice Mair |
10 years of service |
| Carrie Tobler |
10 years of service |
| Chloe McCotter |
10 years of service |
| Crystal McPhie |
10 years of service |
| Debbie Malezer |
10 years of service |
| Elene Tzimas-Fox |
10 years of service |
| John Heaney |
10 years of service |
| Megan Newell |
10 years of service |
| Karen Foulds |
10 years of service |
| Caroline Helman |
10 years of service | Kellie McGrow |
