The awards for the Retirement Living Council’s best Village Managers and Salespeople in QLD and SA/NT have been announced.
Justine Regan (pictured right), who has worked for Aveo Group for the past nine years, was named QLD Village Manager of the Year. She is also a member of the DCM Institute.
Justine, who works at Robertson Park Retirement Village, in Robertson, an outer southern suburb of Brisbane, said she was “excited and honoured” to win the award.
”I’m so passionate about this industry and I just love my residents so much,” she said.
“I have had amazing mentors.”
Aveo’s Amanda Adams, who works at The Clayfield, in Albion, an inner northeastern suburb of Brisbane, was awarded QLD Salesperson of the Year,
Lee Ann Alejo, who has worked for RetireAustralia for 18 years, was named SA/NT Village Manager of the Year. She is Village Manager of Spring Grove and Wisteria Grove in Adelaide. She is a member of the DCM Institute.
“Receiving this award is an accomplishment that I could only dream of. I share this with all of you. This journey is not mine alone but our journey together,” she said.
RetireAustralia said Lee Ann “is a values-driven leader who embodies care, compassion, and dedication to her residents’ wellbeing.”
This is an amazing achievement and we couldn’t think of a more deserving Village Manager. In her 18 years of service, Lee Ann has connected with residents and team members across many villages and we are confident they will be as proud of Lee Ann as we are.”
Emily Bey (pictured right with Bruce Djite, Executive Director, Property Council, SA), of Levande, won the SA/NT Award for Salesperson of the Year.
“It was an honour to even be nominated in the first place. It feels unreal. I love what I do,” said Emily, who covers three villages - Levande Hillsview, Walnut Grove and The Grange.
The winners, join Jo-Anne Quinn and Joanna Watkins in the running for the National titles which will be announced as part of the 2023 National Retirement Living Summit on the Gold Coast in June.
