2024 Together NBMLHD Awards recognise excellence
The 2024 Together NBMLHD Awards were held on 5 November, celebrating exceptional contributions from individuals and teams in providing District support services.
2024 Together NBMLHD Award winners
The event highlighted the dedication and hard work of those committed to enhancing health care in our region.
A total of 56 nominations were submitted, showcasing the outstanding performance and collaborative spirit of our staff across various departments and specialties.
The dedication, passion and commitment to providing the behind-the-scenes District support services for patient care is evident.
As we continue to strive for excellence, these awards serve as a reminder of the positive impact that dedicated individuals and teams can have on health care in our community.
Congratulations to the deserving winners and all nominees.
The winners of this year’s awards are:
Outstanding Professional Support Staff Member
David Duncombe - Corporate Communications
2024 Together NBMLHD Outstanding Professional Support Staff Member Award winner David Duncombe
Dave received two nominations in this category. Dave works behind the camera, shining a light on others' successes. He would be last person to seek the limelight but deserves recognition and thanks.
Dave’s easy going, friendly demeanour combined with a healthy dose of humour makes everyone he encounters feel welcome, respected and included. Dave has an uncanny ability to instantly connect with anyone he meets and make them feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera enabling him to capture the raw and authentic personalities of those being filmed.
Dave works with both our consumers and staff when they are at their most vulnerable giving a voice to patients and their families as they open-up about their experiences as well as showcasing the inspiring achievements of staff.
Inspiring Leader Award
Michael Wood - Clinical Governance Unit
2024 Together NBMLHD Inspiring Leader Award winner Michael Wood
Michael received an outstanding 10 nominations in this category.
As the acting Director of Clinical Governance, Michael has been a transformative force, driving significant improvements in both the Clinical Governance Unit and across the entire District. Michael’s leadership goes beyond operational success fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collective achievement. His innovative strategies and dedication have set new standards for excellence, profoundly enhancing the standard of care provided throughout the District.
Michael’s leadership is distinguished by his exemplary work ethic and unwavering commitment to safety and quality as well as his strong people-focused approach.
Michael inspires and motivates his team with genuine concern for their well-being and development, creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.
People Focused
Kyle Sparkes - Office of the Chief Executive
2024 Together NBMLHD People Focused Award winner Kyle Sparkes
Kyle received two nominations in this category.
Kyle has worked across the District / Health system for nearly 30 years. She has a deep knowledge of the Health service, coupled with an unwavering dedication to meeting and exceeding staff, patient and community expectations and an unrelenting focus on ensuring the District's needs are met with care and efficiency.
Throughout Kyle's career she has exemplified the highest standards of professionalism and dedication, consistently demonstrating exceptional people focused skills by prioritising the needs of others and delivering solutions that enhance experiences and outcomes.
She leads by example which helps to foster a culture within the District where people are respected and feel valued.
Collaborate for Success (Team)
Recruitment Team - People and Culture
2024 Together NBMLHD Collaborate for Success (team) Award winners Recruitment Team
The Recruitment team has consistently demonstrated a remarkable spirit of commitment, community, innovation, and leadership in delivering recruitment services and advice for our hospitals and services. They demonstrate an unwavering dedication to supporting project deliverables across the District and ensure that continuous improvement initiatives are implemented to assist in improving the District's recruitment service levels.
As a team, they aim to develop their skills and knowledge through training and best practice sharing to ensure that our stakeholders are provided with timely accurate advice and compliance in recruitment episodes.
Collaborate for Success (Individual)
Jenny Mitchell - Information and Communication Technology
2024 Together NBMLHD Collaborate for Success (individual) Award winner Jenny Mitchell
Jenny works tirelessly to ensure great outcomes for staff, often going above and beyond her ICT responsibilities. She supports internal and external stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes as highlighted during Stage One of Nepean Hospital Redevelopment where Jenny supported the transition of ICT services for numerous wards and Departments.
Jenny has already immersed herself in planning for Stage Two driving early favourable outcomes by being able to assert positive influence over key decisions through her strong interpersonal skills and the relationships she has nurtured over many years.
Jenny is to be commended on her energy, passion and ability to drive continuous improvement in the delivery of ICT services while always remaining focused on ensuring the best outcomes are achieved for our staff.