A local employee has been awarded the Rotary Club of Woy Woy’s Pride of Workmanship award following his dedication and commitment to a Woy Woy fisher business.
Beginning as a temporary employee during the Christmas trade period, James Halliday-Jones joined D & L Witchard a couple of years ago and has flourished in the role.
Halliday-Jones showed a keen interest in learning about the different types of fish and the techniques used for each species and then gained more stable employment with the business.
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said he was a well deserving recipient of the award.
“He has shown impeccable workmanship and drive in his employment, taking every opportunity and working hard to deliver the best service to our community,” Tesch said.
“The reviews online about D & L Witchard confirm the amazing work of James, with almost all the customers expressing the high standard of service delivered by employees.”
Owned and operated by Dale and Lynne Witchard, D & L Witchard is a three-generation old, local family run oyster farming and commercial fishing business.
Tesch commended the Witchards on their dedication to employing locals and giving opportunities to young people.
“You can really tell just how much Dale and Lynne love our community, as they are always striving to employ locals and deliver opportunities right here on the Peninsula,” she said.
“It is so encouraging to see local businesses recognise this and put their all into young locals like James to encourage a career in the fishing industry which has been at the heart of the local economy for decades.”
Source:
Media release, Oct 29
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch