The Press and Journal is delighted to reveal the finalists in the cHeRries Awards 2017, in association with Robert Gordon University’s Aberdeen Business School and supported by Mattioli Woods.
Twenty-five individuals, teams and employers have been selected to go forward to the gala awards night celebrating successes and examples of excellence in the fields of human resources, recruitment and training in Scotland.
A further award – the Top Cherry – will also be unveiled on the night.
The finalists will all be invited to celebrate their achievement of reaching the shortlist at the 10th anniversary of the annual cHeRries Awards ceremony will be held in the Boyd Orr Suite at the Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre Thursday 1 June.
The event will once again be hosted by Scottish funny man Fred MacAulay.
Alison Woods, partner at law firm CMS, the sponsor of Exemplary Employer of Choice category said: “Another great list of finalists this year, with lots to look forward to on the night. Best of luck everyone – see you there!”
Alan Fergusson, managing director- employee benefits and sponsor of the Top Cherry award, said: “Mattioli Wood applauds every HR professional and organisation that has made the shortlist for the cHeRries. Well done for getting this far, and good luck on the night.
Kevin Higgins, vice president, human resources for Petrofas, sponsors of the Tremendous Training & Development award said: “The cHeRies recognise the very best of the north-east’s HR talent. I’m delighted to offer my congratulations to all of the finalists for having achieved something very special.”
The finalists are:
Exemplary Employer of Choice, sponsored by CMS Cameron Mckenna:
Activ Payroll
Bilfinger Salamis UK
Entier
The Blossoming Award, sponsored by Robert Gordon University Aberdeen Business School:
Emily Duffield, Taqa Bratani
Emma McLemon, Petrofac Engineering and Production Services
Hayley Smith, Stork
Fantastic HR Advisor:
Donna Johnstone, Nexen Petroleum UK
Hazel Cheung, Stork
Lesley Strachan, Aberdeen Council
Peter Matthews, Aberdeenshire Council
Extraordinary HR Initiative, sponsored by Nexen Petroleum UK:
Aaron Duthie, Gillian Gray, Fiona Reid and Laura Smith-Meikle; Ace Winches
Gayle Rennie, Aker Solutions
Helen Strachan, Wood Group
Sandra Ross, Bon Accord Care
Excellent HR Manager, sponsored by Activpayroll:
Alison Porter, Bilfinger Salamis
Gayle Rennie, Aker Solutions
Karen Webster, Tokheim
Ruth Cameron, Amec Foster Wheeler
Ruth Harris, Petrofac
Tremendous Training & Development, sponsored by Petrofac:
Christine Calder, organisational development team, Dundee & Angus College
Learning and development team, Cornerstone
Quality and OD, Dundee & Angus College
Learning and development team, Taqa Bratani
Outstanding HR Director, sponsored by Amec Foster Wheeler:
Annette Spedding, Hunting Energy Services
Lisa McPherson, AceWinches
As well as being a fantastic night out, the cHeRries Awards is an amazing platform on which to celebrate the successes and examples of excellence in the fields of human resources, recruitment and training in Scotland.
Individual tickets cost £160+ VAT while a table of 10 is £1,500+VAT.
The price includes a drinks reception, three course meal and awards ceremony. All other beverages, including table wines are additional and ordered with and charged by the venue directly.
Booking forms can be downloaded at www.dctevents.com/event/cherries-awards
Or for further information contact please contact Victoria Tait on 01382 575563 or vtait@dcthomson.co.uk.
