Discover the outstanding projects and people shaping the future of local government through our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series. This new initiative has been created to shine a light on the finalists of the 25th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards, providing a new way for our members to learn from the people, projects and ideas being recognised across the local government sector.
Across 11 webinars, each session will focus on a different award category, giving finalists the opportunity to share their projects, unpack their approach and highlight the outcomes they have achieved for their councils and communities.
Hear firsthand about the challenges they overcame, the lessons they learned, and the outcomes they achieved, while connecting with your peers from across the sector. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas, inspiration, or opportunities to collaborate, these sessions offer a unique chance to learn from some of local government's most outstanding leaders and projects.
AMPLIFY is designed to elevate best practice, support cross-council learning and create more opportunities for sector-wide connection in an accessible online format.
The finalists we will hear from in the category of Excellence in People and Culture are:
Recognition of Employee Service Program
Justene Knight -Team Leader Organisational Development, City of Port Adelaide Enfield
Jordan Littlefair - Manager People and Culture, City of Port Adelaide Enfield
What if recognising employee service could also create a lasting legacy for the community? The City of Port Adelaide Enfield's innovative program celebrates milestones through tree plantings and permanent commemorative installations, strengthening employee connection while contributing to a greener, more liveable city.
Small Council, Strong Capability
Ali Barnes - Community Projects Officer, District Council of Yankalilla
Darren Burgess - Team Leader Tourism and Visitors, District Council of Yankalilla
How can a small regional council build workforce capability while delivering real organisational outcomes? This creative approach embeds trainees and university students into meaningful projects, generating measurable savings, fresh ideas and a talent pipeline that is reshaping what workforce development can look like in local government.
Hazard Tape Road Expo
Elise Clinton - WHS Officer, Mount Barker District Council
Can workplace safety become something employees genuinely want to engage with? Mount Barker District Council's Hazard Tape Road Expo transformed traditional WHS training into an interactive, staff-led experience that sparked conversations, increased engagement and helped build a stronger culture of safety and wellbeing.
This webinar will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.
Please be aware that our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series is open to LG Professionals SA Members only.
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