Crowley continues to lead the way in high quality aged and community care by winning three New South Wales Awards for Excellence from NSW & ACT Aged & Community Services.

Mr Michael Penhey, CEO of Crowley, has attributed the three Awards to his very dedicated team of management, staff and volunteers and their commitment to Crowley’s ethos of care.

The winner of the NSW Volunteer of the Year Award was Patricia Wilson. For 27 years Patricia Wilson has been volunteering at Crowley, with 26 of those years as President of Crowley Auxiliary.

“Patricia is one of those very special people who have dedicated their life to volunteering and helping others. We are grateful for her work and congratulate her on her well deserved Award,” said Mr Penhey.

The NSW Trainee of the Year Award celebrates the outstanding achievements of an employee who is studying and working towards a qualification in the aged care sector, and according to Mr Penhey this describes Marlene Pearce exactly.

“Marlene demonstrates what training and work can do for your personal and professional confidence and development; consequently she is a great ambassador to training and aged care,” said Mr Penhey.

The Media Award recognises Crowley’s efforts in communicating the positive portrayal of older people, and the aged and community care services to the broader community.

“By breaking down perceptions of aged care, Crowley reinforces how seniors are a valuable part of the society, and have spent a lot of their life giving to the community,” said Mr Penhey.

The three 2009 NSW Awards for Excellence complements Crowley’s past Awards as Business of the Year, Community Service of the Year from the Ballina Chamber of Commerce and the National Award in Independent Retirement Living.

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