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Felicity Davie Annual Trophy
The Felicity Davie Annual Trophy is an annual award which recognises the achievements and contributions of an individual within the hospitality and tourism industry.
It is aimed at candidates who have had significant hospitality industry experience, with at least 5 years experience in a senior position.
History
The award is dedicated to the memory of Felicity Davie who was a well-known sales and marketing figure in the hospitality industry in the early 1980's, who died of cancer in 1992, aged 31. Well-known figures who have been awarded the Felicity Davie Annual Trophy are:
- 1997 Anne Marie Molloy
- 1998 Ruth Ellis
- 1999 Julie Corner
- 2000 Sharron Dickman
- 2001 Felicity Bongiorno
- 2002 Paul Whitelaw
- 2003 Laurie Auer
- 2004 Gino Fulco
- 2005 Mim Tielen
Current encumbent
Mim Tielen, Director of Business Development with Saville Hotel Group.
Having worked in our industry for many years, Mim Tielen has established herself as an ambassador of tourism for Victoria and consequently Australia . Her commitment to her role as Director of Business Development with the Saville Hotel Group is exceptional and she has directly assisted in the successful development and operation of the Saville on Russell, Saville Park Suites Melbourne and Saville City Suites East Melbourne hotels. Mim is an extraordinary mentor and she is renowned for guiding and developing the career path of many aspiring people who have gone on to build and support our strong Victorian tourism family. Mim's enthusiasm and dedication often exceed the expectations of her role and she willingly gives her own time to build relationships with her clients and industry partners to ensure they receive the personalized and genuine service for which Mim has become renowned.
" In this industry, there is negligible difference in products that are positioned similarly in the marketplace. What makes the difference from an operators standpoint, is the people behind the product and the faith that one has that they will not only deliver, however deliver with the utmost of integrity. For this reason, our Company has chosen to do business with Mim for many years and will continue to do so while she remains in the industry."
Andrew Coplestone - General Manager, General Travel Australia
“Destination Melbourne would like to acknowledge Mim as an individual who is always full of energy and is quick to assist Destination Melbourne to work with the industry, trade, media and consumer. Nothing is ever too much to ask and Mim always goes beyond what is asked. She is an asset to the tourism industry and understands the true importance of the tourism industry working in partnership.”
Liz Seamon – Chief Executive Officer, Destination Melbourne
I have worked with Mim Tielen in the hotel industry for in excess of 16 years and during that time have found her to be one of the most committed and dedicated individuals not only the company for whom she works but for the tourism industry as a whole.
Her contacts within the industry are a credit to her and the continual positive feedback I hear from colleagues is impressive. It's an absolute pleasure to have worked with Mim for such a long period of time. She is a definite asset to the Saville team.
Greg Sear – Chief Executive Officer, Saville Hotel Group
How to nominate
Individuals may apply directly or be nominated by another person (Nominees must provide written agreement to their nomination.)
Nominees must be current members of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association Southern Chapter Inc.
Criteria
When considering each application, the Judges will be looking for the following:
- Achievements of the individual within the place of employment
- Contribution on the industry in general
- Contribution to the development and mentoring of others
- Any significant obstacles or problems within the workplace which may have been overcome
- Any innovative approaches to work, initiating new ideas and processes which may have impacted on how the industry operates
- Commitment and service to industry organisations
- The respect of peers for professionalism and ethics
Award Presentation The Felicity Davie Annual Trophy is open for submissions in July each year and awarded at the Annual General Meeting held in August.
HSMA Development Award
The HSMA Development Award is an annual achievement award. It is aimed at those who have begun a career in sales and marketing and who aim to develop their careers in this field within the hospitality/ tourism industries.
It is anticipated that nominees for this award would have less than five years experience in a sales and marketing role and would be relative new comers to the hospitality and tourism industry.
Previous Award Winners :
- Mary Davey
- Narelle Smythe
- Not awarded
- Stephen Holl
- Kellie Field
- Carolyn Coventry
- Now awarded
Previous HSMA Development Award winners have found winning this Award beneficial to their careers:
“Firstly, I would have to say that when I received the award last year, I was very honoured and I believe that for someone that has just started in the Hospitality Sales and Marketing industry it is a great introduction and insight into the market place.
I found that it was a wonderful way to meet people that are working in and supporting the industry and provides the opportunity to practice your networking skills.
I have thoroughly enjoyed all the HSMA functions and various events that have taken place over the last twelve months and always taken away new and relevant information.
It has been an honour to be part of the HSMA committee and attend the monthly meetings. For me it was interesting to see the formal agendas and minutes and in addition to this I also found that attending the meetings at other properties to be very advantageous to see what they had to offer the market place.
Going forward I hope to continue to be a strong support to the HSMA for I believe that it is very beneficial for anyone in the industry.
Finally there have been many highlights but one of the greatest aspects that I have encountered being part of HSMA was observing first hand the high level of commitment and dedication that individuals have toward their chosen profession and in general how wonder all the people are that area associated with our industry.”
Carolyn Coventry, Sales Coordinator, Stamford Plaza Melbourne
HSMA Development Award
Winner 2004
“Winning the HSMA Development Award allowed me to work alongside some of Victoria 's most passionate and dedicated industry professionals. The award provided the opportunity to develop confidence in my ideas and contributions both to the committee and to the industry as a whole. Through committee meetings, events and networking opportunities, I have also gained a broader understanding of the industry and its many facets.”
Kellie Field. HSMA Development Award Winner 2003
How to Nominate People considering applying for this award must be nominated by their immediate supervisor. The Nominee must belong to a company who is a current member of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association Southern Chapter Inc.
Criteria Judges will be looking for the following:
- Past and current achievements (These achievements may include commercial ability, the speed with which the Nominee has been promoted, ability to handle difficult assignments.)
- The future potential of the Nominee (An indiciate of the Nominee's interest in his/her job,
- enthusiasm, willingness to undertake additional study, work extra hours, motivation.)
- Ability to make good use of learning opportunities.
The Award The Recipient of the Award will receive a Certificate and be invited to join the President for HSMA events for the year . I addition, the recipient will be asked to join the HSMA Executive Committee.
Award Presentation The HSMA Development Award is open for submission in July each year and presented at the Annual General Meeting in August.
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