Alister Whitta, Chief Finance and Corporate Officer

I am excited to announce the launch of the Corporate Business Services (CBS) Awards 2024, an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible talent and dedication within Corporate Business Services at Metro North Health.

Everyone within Metro North has the opportunity to nominate a CBS staff member or team (including those who work in the facilities). Whether it’s an exceptional business manager, a diligent procurement officer, a friendly retail services officer, someone who has provided valuable legal advice or helped you with Content Manager, this is your chance to put them in the spotlight.

Nominations Open: Mark your calendars! Nominations open on 22 January and will remain open for 4 weeks.

Award Categories and Nomination Guidelines: The Awards focus is recognition of staff who make a significant contribution to the organisation and who demonstrate a strong commitment to our values:

People Focus – “The Engagement Champion”

Putting people first through a commitment to excellence in service and focus on others.

Innovation – “The Guiding Light”

Driving ideas into action through innovative approaches.

Excellence in Performance – “The Hidden Gem”

Supporting a culture of excellence and unleashing the potential of people and organisations to provide outstanding performance.

Leadership – “The Compass”

Empowering people through excellence in leadership, collaboration and team development.

CFCO Award

This is awarded by discretion of the Chief Finance and Corporate Officer.

Nomination and Selection Timeline

• Nomination period: Week commencing 22 January until midday Thursday 15 February.
• Judging: Week commencing 26 February.
• Finalists Announced: Week commencing 4 March.
• Awards Ceremony: The culmination of our efforts will be celebrated on 22 March 2024.

Your participation is key:

• Keep an eye out for the upcoming poster with details on the nomination process and guidelines.
• Consider nominating a colleague or team who has made a significant impact in your area.
• Interested in being part of the judging panel? Express your interest by emailing MNF.CFCO@health.qld.gov.au by Wednesday 7 February.

Let’s come together to celebrate our achievements and the people who contribute to Metro North Health.

Alister.