10 December 2024
Grampians Health Horsham and Dimboola celebrated the dedication and commitment of our staff and community members at a special ceremony held to honour those who have completed significant periods of service.
Around 154 staff members who have completed 10 and more years of service over 2023 and 2024 were honoured at the event. CEO Dale Fraser, along with members of the executive team and Grampians Health board, visited Grampians Health Horsham for award presentations.
The highlight of the event was the recognition of Jenny Thomson, who has completed a remarkable 50 years of service at Wimmera Base Hospital this year. Throughout her time at Grampians Health Horsham, Jenny's unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care and her leadership in the Operating Suite have made her an invaluable asset to both her team and the community.
Anne Launer, Helen Batty, Susan Burns, Helen Greig, and Frank Marklew were also honoured for completing 45 years or more of service at Grampians Health Horsham. Jillian Roberts, Krystyna Wesolek, Maree Markby and Leonie Hoskins were awarded for completing 40 years of service.
Mr Fraser presented the service awards, expressing admiration and gratitude on behalf of the organisation.
“These individuals have dedicated their lives to the care and health of others, which is already a noteworthy path,” he said.
“It takes a great deal of character to remain with one organisation, growing and adapting over many years. It’s a credit to these staff, but also to the culture they’ve helped create; our Horsham community is in experienced and capable hands.”
Grampians Health also presented the Life Governor award, which is an honour bestowed on staff members, remarkable volunteers, donors, and consumer representatives who have demonstrated outstanding commitment, dedication, and support to the organisation.
Dale Russell, the founding member of the Horsham Branch of the Blue Ribbon Foundation, and Ann Stevens, Vice President and a long-serving member of the Wimmera Base Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and a volunteer with the WHCG Friends of the Foundation were honoured with a Life Governor award. Staff members Maree and Leonie were also appointed as Life Governors, recognising their incredible contributions to Grampians Health.
Grampians Health extends its heartfelt thanks to all honourees for their unwavering dedication and service and their contributions to our healthcare services.
40 Year Service Award recipients Leonie Hoskins, Maree Markby, Jillian Roberts and Krystyna Wesolek.