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GEORGE NEWS - Flying in an aerodynamic v-shape enables a flock of birds to fly 70% further with the amount of energy an individual bird would use if it flew alone.
This analogy* shared by guest speaker Mark Phillips for the teamwork displayed at the George Airport, was a heart-warming introduction to the annual Feather Awards of the Airports Company South Africa (Acsa).
The event was held at Fancourt last Friday, 15 November, in honour of the service providers, stakeholder partners and role players who ensure that visitors leave the George Airport with a smile on their faces.
It was the very last time that the Feather Awards was held under this name. Following input from all stakeholders and an extensive voting process, the function will from next year on be referred to as the Airport Service Excellence Awards.
With a total of 15 category winners the evening was filled with emotional moments of appreciation from those recognised for doing their job really well.
Two award winners who were honoured for their dedication, George Airport secretary Nomzama Thala and SA Airlink branch manager John Spence, were visibly moved by this gesture.
Airport manager Brenda Vorster praised Thala, who received the Recognition Award for her incredible service and friendly nature, while Spence was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award following more than 40 years of service in the airport industry.
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* From the blog Seven lessons from a flock of birds by Derric Bakker.
Category winners of George Airport's 2019 Acsa Feather Awards:
Best Performing Maintenance Service Provider: ATNS
Best Performing Government Agency: Metro Ambulance Services
Best Performing Kiosk: Goodbye Malaria
Best Performing Food & Beverage: Airside Illy Go
Best Performing Food & Beverage: Landside Wimpy
Best Performing Car Hire Service Provider, Category A: Europcar
Best Performing Car Hire Service Provider, Category B: Dollar Thrifty
Best Performing Retail Outlet: Sunglass Hut
Best Performing Aviation Safety: Menzies Aviation
Best Performing Ground Handler: Menzies Aviation
Best Performing Airline, Full Service: Airlink
Best Performing Airline, Low Cost: FlySafair
Recognition Award: Nomzamo Thala
Airport Manager's Award: Anton Dellemijn
Lifetime Achievement Award: John Spence
Sharp service. From left are George Mayor Melvin Naik, Marlon and Brenda Vorster and Mossel Bay Councillor Anton Dellemijn, winner of the Airport Manager's Award.
Overcome by emotion, Nomzamo Thala (second from right) receives the Recognition Award for her dedication as George Airport secretary. With her are, from left: master of ceremonies Gregory Noble, Refentse Shinners (Acsa) and George Airport manager Brenda Vorster. Photos: Michelle Pienaar
Dina Dias, owner of Goodbye Malaria, over the moon with her award for Best Performing Kiosk.
Media presence: Idinga editor Zolani Sinxo, Snazo Gulwa (EDENfm) and Sphiwe Hobasi (SABC) were among the distinguished guests.
Acsa Group executive Badisa Matshego giving the note of thanks.
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