Media Release
Global thought leaders endorse
Australian awards
November 12
The winners of the 2009 Australian HR and people management awards were announced last
night (Wednesday November 11) at a Gala Dinner in Melbourne.
The 2009 awards follow a rigorous assessment regime and were judged by panels that include
world-class intellectual leaders in whose names the awards will be presented. Awards were
given in organisation and individual categories.
The Australian Human Resources Institute conducts the awards annually. The 2009 winners
are:
The Lynda Gratton Award for CEO of the Year - John Ballard, Mercy Health
The Lynda Gratton Award for Manager of the Year - Michael Fretwell, Luxottica
The Dave Ulrich Rising Star of the Year - Jessica Booth, CSIRO
The Dave Ulrich Award for HR Practitioner of the Year - Lisbeth Rees, ING Australia
The Dave Ulrich Award for HR Leader of the Year - Rhonda Brighton, Luxottica
The Wayne Cascio Award for Responsible Restructuring - Bupa Australia
The Danah Zohar Award for Corporate Social Responsibility - Allens Arthur
Robinson
The Martin Seligman Award for Health and Wellbeing - Greenslopes Private Hospital
The Rob Goffee Award for Talent Management - Coca-Cola Amatil
The John Boudreau Award for Human Capital Management - Singtel Optus
The Fons Trompenaars Award for Cross Cultural Management - Teys Brothers
(Holdings) Pty Ltd
The Pru Goward Award for Diversity Management - BEST Community Development
HR Impact Award – Luxottica, Comcare Australia, Corrs Chambers Westgarth
AHRI HR Student of the Year – Jacqui Knights
“The involvement in this year’s awards by a distinguished panel of world renowned thought
leaders ensures their relevance for Australian business in these tough economic times,” said
AHRI national president Peter Wilson AM.
For more details and to download the award winners book go to
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About AHRI
The Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) is the national association representing human resource and
people management professionals. AHRI leads the direction and fosters the growth of the HR profession through
actively setting standards and building the capability of the profession.
For further information contact:
Paul Begley, national manager, government & media relations, Australian Human Resources Institute
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