Challenge Southern Highlands has recognised some of the supported employees that have helped its business grow over the years.
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Twelve employees were recognised for 20 years of service or more this week.
The employees received a certificate and a gift to mark their milestones at a presentation at the centre on Monday morning.
The presentation was attended by majority of the Challenge Southern Highlands team, as well as family members, friends and board members.
There was also a morning tea with scones provided by Bakers Delight in Mittagong.
Service ranged from 20 years all the way up to 31 years.
Challenge Southern Highlands training and compliance coordinator Gloria Gilroy said she was proud of the organisation’s ability to create an environment where people enjoyed coming to work.
“I think that our success is because we offer so much diversity,” Ms Gilroy said.
“There’s a job that everyone can participate in and have the ability to achieve.”
Camilla Pickup was recognised for 20 years of service with the business.
Julie-Anne Maloney and Peter Talbert were rewarded for 21 years of service.
Shane Kennan, Sally Stringfellow, Matthew Trainor and James Sadlier picked up awards for 22 years of service.
Amanda Elliott had 24 years of service, and Adam Johnson had 25 years of service.
Therese McManus and Annette Owens had 29 years of service, and Jon Fryer had 31 years of service.
Twenty-one supported employees also received a certificate to mark the completion of a certificate three in process manufacturing.
The course, a nationally recognised business qualification, went for 15 months.
Employees who completed the course included Adam Johnson, Adrian Van Gool, Amanda Elliott, Camilla Pickup, Craig Jones, Daniel Rumsey, David Brockenshire, Dean Welsh, James Sadlier. Jodie Boland, Joel Hunt and Julie-Anne Maloney.
There was also Matthew Trainor, supervisor Neville Long, Paul Baldwin, Peter Talbert, Rachael Hobbs, Shane Hamilton, Shane Keenan, Shelley O’Bryan and Toni Moore.
“It’s a really huge obligation for them to undertake, they all did really well,” Ms Gilroy said.
Challenge Southern Highlands established the Welby Garden Centre to provide vocational training and supported employment to people living with disabilities.
Supported employees provide a range of tasks including nursery tasks, secure document destruction, grounds maintenance, light packaging, distribution and assembly.
