NSW councils recognised for excellence

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1 Level 10, 22 Market Street Sydney, NSW 2000 P F nsw@lgprofessionals.com.au 11 April 2014 For immediate release NSW councils recognised for excellence Councils across New South Wales were recognised for their excellence and innovation in local government at the Local Government Professionals Australia, NSW LG Awards Dinner held at The Westin in Sydney last night. We were very impressed with the calibre of entries this year, particularly the winning entries. It is not often that you hear councils being described as innovative and leading organisations. These entries are a testament that councils can punch above their weight and demonstrate that they can be at par with leading private sector companies, said Annalisa Haskell, Chief Executive Officer, Local Government Professionals Australia, NSW. The Local Government Management Excellence Awards is an annual programme that recognises councils who demonstrate excellence and innovation. This year, Local Government Professionals Australia, NSW received record-breaking nominations across ten categories. The nominations we received pretty much represented the entire local government. There were winning entries from small regional councils all the way to big metropolitan councils, showing that innovation and excellence can come from anywhere and you don t always need a huge financial investment to make an impact. Often at times, all it takes is to listen and be open to new ideas and find ways to work with other organisations who may have more resources than you, Ms Haskell said.

2 The Local Government Management Excellence Awards were proudly sponsored by Blackadder Associates, CAMMS, CIVICA, Local Government Super, PwC and SR Law. Also recognised at last night s event were Griffith City Council, winner of the inaugural NSW Rural Management Challenge and Warringah Council winner of the 2014 LGMA Australasian Management Challenge, NSW. Warringah Council will now go on to represent NSW at the Australasian Management Challenge Finals in Melbourne in June along with the winners from the other Australian states and New Zealand. Full list of winners Leadership and Management Excellence Metropolitan Councils Proudly sponsored by Blackadder Associates Winner - Warringah Council Leadership and Management Excellence Rural Councils Proudly sponsored by SR Law Winner - Port Stephens Council Excellence in Workforce Management Excellence in Asset Management Winner - Goldenfields Water County Council Highly Commended - Waverley Council Partnerships for Growth Proudly sponsored by CIVICA Winner - Sutherland Shire Council Highly Commended - City of Canada Bay Highly Commended - SHOROC Next Gen Emerging Leader Page 2 of 5

3 Proudly sponsored by CAMMS Winner Sutherland Shire Council, Melissa Daley Leadership Excellence in Community Services Winner - Liverpool City Council Highly Commended - Auburn City Council Leadership Excellence in Age-friendly Communities Winner - Marrickville Council Highly Commended - Auburn City Council Excellence in Environmental Leadership and Sustainability Proudly sponsored by Local Government Super Winner Southern Councils Group Winner - Holroyd City Council Highly Commended - Bankstown City Council Highly Commended - Hunter Councils Group Highly Commended - Lismore City Council Special Project Initiative Proudly sponsored by PwC Winner - Tumut Shire Council Highly Commended - Gunnedah Shire Council Highly Commended - The City of Newcastle Media queries Page 3 of 5

4 Annalisa Haskell Chief Executive Officer Local Government Professionals Australia, NSW Note to editor: Photos of the winners receiving their awards are available upon request. Please with your specific request (Name of Council, Award Category), so we can provide you with the appropriate photos. About Local Government Professionals Australia, NSW Local Government Professionals Australia, NSW is the new name of Local Government Managers Australia, NSW (LGMA NSW) and was launched at the LG Awards Dinner on 11 April 2014 in Sydney. LG Professionals NSW is the professional association focussed on developing capability of council staff and managers across the state. About the Rural Management Challenge The Rural Management Challenge is a professional development programme for emerging leaders in NSW councils. Based on real life operational scenarios, teams are challenged to consider the opportunities and impacts facing local government today and into the future. The Challenge was held across four locations in February with 18 teams from rural councils participating. Page 4 of 5

5 About the 2014 LGMA Australasian Management Challenge The LGMA Australasian Management Challenge is Australia and New Zealand s premier forum for current and emerging local government leaders. It is a sophisticated development program designed to deliver personal, team and organisational professional development. NSW held the regional challenge in March where 28 council teams from across the state competed across three days. Page 5 of 5