December 9, 2024This morning, Northern Health hosted the annual Length of Service Awards for 2024.
More than 460 staff were recognised for achieving between 10 and 40 years of service, with many of our staff providing service since the days of PANCH. Combined, these staff have contributed to more than 7,100 years of service to Northern Health.
More than 250 staff watched the ceremony online on as their colleagues celebrated significant milestones. The ceremony also featured a series of fun throwback videos that highlighted major events of each year.
Debra Bourne, Northern Health’s newly appointed Chief Executive, was unavailable to attend today’s ceremony. However, she sent her warmest congratulations to all staff celebrating service milestones via a short video message.
Michelle Fenwick, Executive Director, People & Culture, opened the ceremony by acknowledging the large number of staff working across Northern Health.
“We have a large number of staff working across Northern Health, many who have provided service since PANCH. It is great to see how our health service has grown since PANCH, with the inclusion of Kilmore District Hospital staff from 1 November last year,” she said.
Two staff members reached 40 years of dedicated service in 2024 – Jenine Padget, Consultant Psychiatrist and Glenn Ellul, Theatre Technician.
Belinda Scott, Executive Director, Mental Health, and Lisa Cox, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, presented Jenine and Glenn with their awards. Both Jenine and Glenn reflected on their many years of service, and the changes they have seen in healthcare over four decades.
Members of the Executive team presented the awards for the 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35-year recipients.
Michelle Fenwick closed the ceremony by congratulating all staff on another year of providing care to the community.
“I am so proud to be part of an organisation with such a rich history, and whose staff are dedicated and passionate about caring and serving our community,” she said.
“Congratulations on providing another year of care, and we look forward to continuing the same level of care in 2025. As we move towards the end of 2024, on behalf of the Board and Executive team, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year.”
Congratulations to all our recipients today!
Featured image: Jenine Padget and Glen Ellul.
