General News
7 May, 2021
Paula Warren takes out state award
TWO Ritchies IGA Camperdown staff were toasted for their efforts earlier this week.
TWO Ritchies IGA Camperdown staff were toasted for their efforts earlier this week.
Staff members Paula Warren and Corey Walkers were both nominated in the annual Ritchies IGA state-wide staff awards.
Ms Warren took out the category of ‘Most Valuable Store Team Member of the Year’ and Mr Walkers was named in the top four in the Liquor Manager of the Year.
The awards were held in Frankston on Tuesday evening.
Ritchies IGA Camperdown store manager Ebony Marshall congratulated the pair on their efforts over the previous 12 months.
“I’m very proud,” she said.
“Just the fact that they were nominated is a huge achievement.
“It was great for them to be recognised in front of everyone.”
Mrs Warren said the win had come as a bit of a surprise for her.
“I’m feeling really good. I wasn’t expecting it,” she said.
“It was a really nice feeling to win.”
Mrs Warren said she had worked at the Camperdown store for five years, and was currently employed as the casual duty manager.
She said she enjoyed working for Ritchies IGA.
“It’s a team effort, thank you to everyone at Ritchies IGA Camperdown,” Mrs Warren said.
Mr Walkers, who has managed the liquor department for more than two years, said he was surprised to be in the top four for his category.
“It’s really good to know that what we do in a small town gets acknowledged,” he said.
“I’m really pleased with the acknowledgement.”
Mr Walkers said he enjoyed the role as liquor department manager.