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INAUGURAL 2003 AWARD WINNERS awarded
at the ICSP National Awards Dinner, 10 October 2003
The 2003 INAUGURAL LEADERSHIP AWARD was presented
to James Strong, who has also accepted to be the Patron of
ICSP International Customer Service Professionals.
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"James creates an environment that people
can perform and be their very best all of the
time, he not only leads by example but is constantly
raising the bar on what leadership is all about
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Hughes, Qantas Airways
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"There is no-one more deserving of this
Award than James Strong. Every step of the way
James has left a mark, from his leadership, sculpturing,
and creating Service Cultures that have really
made a difference to Australian businesses."
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Tricia Olsen
CEO & Founder
ICSP
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Tricia
Olsen, CEO & Founder, ICSP presenting
the Inaugural
Leadership Award to James Strong |
2003 INAUGURAL ICSP CUSTOMER SERVICE
CHAMPIONS
NATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION:
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COLLEEN NEWTON, Service Assistant, Intimate Apparel,
Grace Bros., Parramatta, NSW
Colleen is both passionate and dedicated in the quality
of customer care, to ensure that the very best service
is offered to women seeking support following breast
surgery. She has absolute dedication to her customers,
and is honest, trustworthy, always vibrant and full
of life. Colleen plays a key role in liaising with hospitals,
health care representatives, suppliers, and the Buying
Office and is always aware of the financial requirements
that need to be achieved.
"I felt very humbled and honoured to received
such an import Award", Colleen Newton
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WINNER OF THE CONTACT CENTRE CHAMPION AWARD
PAULINE COULEPIS, PROJECT MANAGER, SALESFORCE AUSTRALIA
Pauline loves helping people and she believes that
enthusiasm with a positive attitude is contagious. She
will offer genuine support and help, helps team members
use their strengths and enjoy their work environment
as well as offering guidance on career paths and future
development. Pauline believes that everyone is a customer
and deserves to be treated with respect and friendly
professionalism.
"Hearing my name announced for the ICSP Contact
Centre Champion 2003 Award left me overwhelmed - to
be part of such a huge amazing industry is reward enough,
but to receive this award confirmed that I would not
want to be anywhere else but in this amazing company
Salesforce and the just as amazing industry of Customer
Service", Pauline Coulepis
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WINNER OF THE RETAIL SERVICE CHAMPION AWARD
MARION GENT, MANAGER, HEALTHY LIFE, GLEN WAVERLEY
A real leader in the group and role model - so dynamic.
Marion has a great ability to handle and cope with high
pressure problems; Gets things done, very determined
and wonderful with her customers.
"I felt honoured to be a part of ICSW 2003
and have received such a prestigious Award", Marion
Gent
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SARAH BOURKE, CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE, PACIFIC INTERNET
turns negative situations into positives and helps
to further develop growth within her organisation. Sarah
is pro-active and logical, flexible, competent, bubbly,
friendly personality, and understands customer needs
and tailors her service to suit each individual.
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NERIDA QUIGLEY, ADVERTISING MANAGER, EAST GIPPSLAND
NEWSPAPER
Decisive - thinks ahead, open to new ideas. Nerida has
outstanding people skills, creative thinker. Supportive
to other team members, and would do more than the ordinary
"I felt really humble and it was really nice
to be nominated", Nerida Quigley
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NATHAN ABATE, CITY AMBASSADOR, MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL
Nathan's attitude and commitment to customer service
are outstanding. He provides visitor information about
Melbourne and regional destinations to all people visiting
Melbourne. Believes and takes pride in what he does,
and is pro-active in identifying those needing help
and delivers over and above.
"Shocked and very suprised. I felt excited
and very proud", Nathan Abate
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MAIDE PULZ, VOLUNTEER TOWN HALL TOUR GUIDE, CITY
OF MELBOURNE
Maide has enormous energy and infects all those around
her with her enthusiasm and passion for Melbourne. Fills
her spare time helping others, and knows how to handle
people from all walks of life.
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JEAN MILES, RECEPTIONIST, METRICON HOMES
Has a great ability to really listen to people. Always
happy and brings joy to the job, very professional and
down to earth. Jean is extremely good at handling areas
of conflict, and "is one of the best receptionists
ever". A really great first impression for Metricon.
"I feel honoured that someone should think me
worthy of it", Jean Miles
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All champions were assessed against an Awards criterion of:
- Customer Service Skills
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Personal Management Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Professional Image
- Personal Soft Skills / Attitudes and Behaviours
Do you have a winner within your Team that you would like
to nominate for our Monthly Champion or The National Titles
for ICSW Customer Service Champion 2004?
Email us for a nomination form now - info@ICSP.com.au
GLOBAL CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS
WINNER - SMALL BUSINESS:
HEALTHY.LIFE.THE.GLEN
"Let's fill the shop with celebrating fun!"
Arnold La, Sonia Khamis, Grant Davies, Rose DeStano and Marion
Gent
WINNER - MEDIUM BUSINESS:
PACIFIC INTERNET
"We had a top time"
(L to R) Tom Garley, Scott Reynolds, Jason Staples, Adam Wasilenko
and Marita Harwood
WINNER - LARGE BUSINESS:
TOLL IPEC
"Great teamwork, great fun"
(clockwise from top left) Cheryl Brown, Linda Ferlazzo, Margaret
Meechan, Margaret Harvey (Sydney Office).
Be sure to contact our Champions and let them know you have
visited them on the ICSP Website.
Congratulations to all our very worthy and talented Customer
Service Champions, and Global Challenge Champions
Great teamwork, great role models,
great focus, great customer service,
and lots of fun
Look forward to having your team on board for 4 - 8 October
2004

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