2024 NSW/QLD Management Seminar

Our NSW and QLD teams recently came together for a special combined seminar at Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour—an inspiring and memorable evening.

We’re incredibly proud to announce the nominees and winners across the following categories:

Award Winners

Service Supervisor of the Year
Winner: Di Kelly – New Lambton
Nominees: Aliesha Brooks (Harrington Waters), Letitia Maciver (Maclean), Janice Virtue (Ballina)

Cash Office Controller / Scanning Coordinator of the Year
Winner: Annaliese Hopewell – Coffs Harbour
Nominees: Lee-Anne Bagnell (Nambucca Heads), Natasha Watson (Maclean), Karen Mills (Bateau Bay)

Dairy/Freezer Manager/Coordinator of the Year
Winner: Lauren Harris – Cessnock
Nominees: Taylah Francis (Maclean), Phirat Arunsit (Spit Junction), Therese Romeo (New Lambton)

Sushi/Ritchies Chicken Manager of the Year
Winner: Aamy Panklin – Taren Point
Nominees: Grace Bolton (Maclean), Natasha Ward (Boonah), Tania Gilmour (Kyogle)

Deli Manager of the Year
Winner: Caitlin Padget – Boonah
Nominees: Raelee Booth (Harrington Waters), Nicole Risson (New Lambton), Kellie Reeves (Kyogle)

Bakery Manager of the Year
Winner: Mekdes Baum – Daisy Hill
Nominees: Deborah Newell (Harrington Waters), Selina Jordan (New Lambton), Katherine Allen (Nambucca Heads / Boambee)

Meat Manager of the Year
Winner: Travis Jackson – Evans Head
Nominees: Jason Love (Boambee), Stephen Owens (Cessnock)

Produce Manager of the Year
Winner: Jacqualine Edwards – Singleton
Nominees: Mark Bell (Boambee), Jennifer Ritchie (New Lambton), Craig Smith (Ballina)

Assistant Store/Duty Manager of the Year
Winner: Samantha Turner – New Lambton
Nominees: Katherine Toy (Boambee), Tania Desmond (Boambee), Justin Jannenga (Ballina)

Supermarket Store Manager of the Year
Winner: Andrew Taylor – New Lambton
Nominees: Steven Williams (Nambucca Heads), Kellie Croucher (Elermore Vale), Brendon Alvos (Kyogle)

Most Valuable Team Member (Store)
Winner: Jayne Smith – Taren Point
Nominees: Dylan Mitchell (Harrington Waters), Lisa Cunningham (Harrington Waters), Michael Baxter (Maclean)

Most Valuable Team Member (Support)
Winner: Corey Snelson – NOG
Nominees: Adrian Rigby (NOG), Gavin Lockwood (NOG)

🌟 Ritchies NSW/QNN Champion – Sophie Schutz (Inverell)

We are proud to name Sophie Schutz, Scanning Coordinator at Inverell, as the 2024 Ritchies Champion for NSW/QNN.

Sophie is the epitome of our “Friendliest Team” ethos. A quiet achiever, Sophie is known for her willingness to go above and beyond—helping across departments, coming in on days off, and supporting other stores when needed. Her commitment, reliability, and positive spirit make her a truly invaluable member of the team. Congratulations, Sophie!

We also extend our warmest congratulations to the other outstanding Champion nominees: Mark Bell (Boambee), Sharon Hyland (Erina), and Karen Mills (Bateau Bay). Being nominated is a testament to your incredible contributions.