With so many incredible employees making up the Arriba Group, we wanted to take some time out to celebrate and recognise some of the wonderful things our people have achieved over the past twelve months. This week we held our 2024 Arriba Annual Awards which were broadcast across the nation.
Employees were asked to nominate their peers for one of 18 awards using our rewards and recognition platform, Gracias. There were over 700 nominations across Arriba Group which is a testament to the hard work of our people. A huge congratulations to all the finalists and winners on being recognised for these awards.
Arriba Annual Awards Finalists and Winners
Values & Purpose Awards
People Passionate
This award recognises an individual who consistently demonstrates our core value of putting people first both internally and externally.
Finalists
- Carl Hynes (RM)
- Linda Jones (AB)
- Mary Mastos (LB)
- Robby Yuwana (AC)
- Samantha Murjadi (RM)
Winner
- Carl Hynes, Area Manager (Rehab Management), Deakin, ACT
Innovation-Driven
This award recognises an individual who consistently demonstrates our core value of innovation, by implementing creative solutions to all aspects of their work.
Finalists
- Diana Alam (RM)
- Elaheh Smith (LB)
- Jocelyn Straub (AC)
- Kimberly Lin (RM)
- Paul Stanton (AB)
- Shane Hunt (AB)
Winner
- Shane Hunt, Claims Consultant (AimBig Employment), Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD
Dynamic & Agile
This award recognises a forward-thinking individual who is keeping us ahead of the pack.
Finalists
- Alexander Montauban (RM)
- Annabel Wu (RM)
- Chiara Schultz (AB)
- Emily Ha (RM)
- Julie Tillack (AB)
- Kalon Beams (RM)
Winners
- Chiara Schultz, Head of Outcomes and Operations AimBig Claims (AimBig Employment) Adelaide, SA
- Emily Ha, Rehabilitation Consultant (Rehab Management) Parramatta, NSW
Customer-Focused
This award recognises an individual who is committed to delivering excellent customer experiences for all those we deal with.
Finalists
- Dhyra Kujundzija (AC)
- Georgia Mena (AB)
- Kellie Hutt (AB)
- Maria Babiera (LB)
- Pauline Legaspi (RM)
Winner
- Maria Babiera, National Customer Relationship Manager (LiveBig) Sydney, NSW
Quality-orientated
This award recognises the professional who has contributed most to their organisation in terms of governance, assurance, and quality services.
Finalists
- Aimee Le (AB)
- Michelle Brett (RM)
- Natasha Paech (AC)
- Penny Belavgenis (LB)
Winner
Natasha Paech, Quality and Compliance Manager (Corporate) Adelaide, SA
The Inspirador
This award recognises the person who has shown that they have best lived our purpose of ‘Empowering Lives Together.’
Finalists
- Alexia Armiento (RM)
- Amanda Trist (LB)
- Carla La Mantia (RM)
- Jamieson Lewis (RM)
- Leigh Bond (AB)
- Tracy Lucas (RM)
Winner
- Alexia Armiento, Senior Rehabilitation Consultant (RM) Adelaide, SA
Rehab Management Awards
Rookie of the Year Award
This award acknowledges an employee who has recently joined the business and is on their way to becoming an exemplary employee.
Finalists
- Alexander Montauban
- Annerie Venter
- Brooke Farrow
- Harris Jessen
- Monique Borg
Winner
- Annerie Venter, Rehabilitation Consultant – Launceston (TAS)
Team Member of the Year Award
This award acknowledges an individual who continuously strives for excellence in practice and often takes their work to the next level.
Finalists
- Annie Chen
- Avishek Singh
- Hannah Bird
- Heidi Williams
- Sabrina Mure
Winner
- Avishek Singh, Senior Rehabilitation Consultant – Toowong (QLD)
Manager of the Year Award
This award recognises a manager who inspires their team to do their best in all aspects of their work. They lead in honest and inspiring ways, influence without authority, prioritise their teams needs ahead of their own and are a real champion of employees
Finalists
- Carla La Mantia
- Jamieson Lewis
- Kate Fraser
- Tracy Lucas
Winner
- Carla La Mantia, Assistant Area Manager – Liverpool (NSW)
AimBig Employment Awards
Rookie of the Year Award
This award acknowledges an employee who has recently joined the business and is on their way to becoming an exemplary employee.
Finalists
- Gordana Brkic
- Najla Michel
- Seahn Gallagher
- Susan Archer
Winner
- Najla Michel, Job Coach – Penrith (NSW)
Team Member of the Year Award
This award acknowledges an individual who continuously strives for excellence in practice and often takes their work to the next level.
Finalists
- Jayella Belle Isle
- Louise Linnell
- Melisa Mancini
- Shannon Reynolds
Winner
- Melisa Mancini, Team Leader – Adelaide (SA)
Manager of the Year Award
This award recognises a manager who inspires their team to do their best in all aspects of their work. They lead in honest and inspiring ways, influence without authority, prioritise their teams needs ahead of their own and are a real champion of employees.
Finalists
- Brenda Franklin
- Paul Stanton
- Rebekah Dunn
- Tarlea Ngawati
Winner
- Rebekah Dunn, Business Manager – Darling Downs (QLD)
LiveBig Awards
Rookie of the Year
This award acknowledges an employee who has recently joined the business and is on their way to becoming an exemplary employee.
Finalists
- Dhvani Mehta
- Grace Barry
- James Milne
Winner
- Grace Barry, Allied Health Assistant – Moonee Ponds (VIC)
Team Member of the Year Award
This award acknowledges an individual who continuously strives for excellence in practice and often takes their work to the next level.
Finalists
- Claire Mallon
- Fay Whyte
- Lovin Shakoori
Winner
- Claire Mallon, Occupational Therapy Consultant – Sydney (NSW)
Manager of the Year Award
This award recognises a manager who inspires their team to do their best in all aspects of their work. They lead in honest and inspiring ways, influence without authority, prioritise their teams needs ahead of their own and are a real champion of employees.
Finalists
- Beatrice Wang
- Kassie Alcorn
- Melanie Gallagher
Winner
- Melanie Gallagher, Area Manager – Osborne Park (WA)
Arriba Corporate Awards
Team Member of the Year Award
This award acknowledges an individual who continuously strives for excellence in practice and often takes their work to the next level.
Finalists
- Depar Din
- Dhyra Kujundzija
- Mia Dong
- Naasif Gierdien
- Will Olding
- Yan Finnerty
Winner
- Mia Dong, Financial Planning and Analysis Manager – Sydney, NSW
Manager of the Year Award
This award recognises a manager who inspires their team to do their best in all aspects of their work. They lead in honest and inspiring ways, influence without authority, prioritise their teams needs ahead of their own and are a real champion of employees.
Finalists
- Christina Abufhele
- Glen Tremlett
- Jocelyn Straub
- Keara Byrne
- Lloyd Jansen
- Selma Elhelou
Winner
- Lloyd Jansen, Head of IT Applications – Sydney (NSW)
CEO Award
Finalists
- Amanda Trist
- Linda Byrne
- Chiara Schultz
- Selma Elhelou
Winner
- Selma Elhelou, Head of Business Partnering – Sydney (NSW)
Congratulations again to all the winners and finalists!
