2007 Awards

The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, the Hon Joe Hockey MP, announced the winners of the 2007 ACCI/BCA National Work and Family Awards on 18 July 2007 at a Gala Dinner at Doltone House in Sydney.

The Awards recognise organisations that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to helping their employees achieve a better balance between work and family.

The judging panel was impressed by the high quality of applicants across a broad range of industries including finance, manufacturing, health, education and construction.

"The winners and finalists in these awards have shown that flexible working arrangements can be successful in any operating environment," Minister Hockey said.

"The key message emerging from the winning organisations at these awards is that working with employees to balance work and family is good for employees and good for business. Flexible arrangements have assisted organisations to retain valuable employees, reduce turnover costs, increase productivity and improve staff morale and customer satisfaction.

"And that’s not just a good result for individual businesses and employees; it’s fantastic for the welfare of the whole nation. With the flexible framework provided by the government, businesses can offer conditions that make their workplace an attractive proposition for jobseekers.

"I would like to congratulate all of the finalists for your innovative approach to flexible working arrangements and commitment to work and family initiatives. You are an example of what Australian workplaces can be when they strive to reach their potential, and there is no doubt the effort that you have put in has paid off."  

DCA congratulates the following winners of the 2007 Awards:

Gold Award - Private Sector                               
St. George Bank

Gold Award - Public or Community Sector           
The Cancer Council Queensland

Large Business Award                                       
St. George Bank

Medium Business Award                                   
Overnewton Anglican Community College
 
Small Business Award                                                  
Benbro Electronics

Community Sector Award
The Cancer Council Queensland

Public Sector Award                                                      
The Bremer Institute of Tafe

Regional and Rural Award                                  
Campbell Page

Rising Star Award

Probuild Constructions and
Business & Employment

High Commendations were awarded to:

Large Business Award                                       
Pricewaterhouse Coopers

Small Business Award                                      
TakeABreak

Public Sector Award                                          
Sydney Water and
Building Commission Victoria

Regional and Rural Award 
Red Cliffs and Community Aged Care Services

In addition the judges awarded two commendations to organisations who responded to the needs of employees with caring responsibilities:

Carer Support Commendations:
 
Benbro Electronics and
Nine2Three Employment Solutions