Manager of the Year Award for Leadership and Management ExcellenceAs part of LGMA's commitment to recognise outstanding leadership and management excellence in local government, the Manager of the Year Award for Leadership and Management Excellence is awarded annually. The Award acknowledges and encourages leadership and management excellence and is presented to a senior local government employee who has made an outstanding contribution to the positive growth of their council and community. The Manager of the Year Award is open to senior managers who are employed by a Queensland local government and have been a member of LGMA for a minimum of 12 months. |
2025 Manager of the Year Nominations for the 2025 Manager of the Year Award for Leadership and Management Excellence is currently open for nominations. Nominations will close Monday 28 July 2025 at 3:00pm. Find out how to nominate here. | Thank you to CQ University for supporting the 2025 Manager of the Year Award. .jpg) |
2024 Manager of the Year The 2024 Manager of the Year for Leadership and Management Excellence was awarded to Ken Diehm, CEO - Fraser Coast Regional Council. Professor Miriam Ham from CQ University presented Ken with this award at the LGMA Annual Conference on Thursday 29 August 2024. Congratulations to Ken on this achievement.
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2023 Manager of the Year The 2023 Manager of the Year for Leadership and Management Excellence was awarded to Jodie Taylor, CEO - Western Downs Regional Council. Professor Santina Bertone from CQ University presented Jodie with this award at the LGMA Annual Conference Dinner on Thursday 31 August 2023. Congratulations to Jodie on this achievement.
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2022 Manager of the Year The 2022 Manager of the Year for Leadership and Management Excellence was awarded to Leisa Dowling, CEO - Gladstone Regional Council. Professor Santina Bertone from CQ University presented Leisa with the trophy and framed certificate at the LGMA Annual Local Government Conference Dinner on Thursday 8 September 2022. Congratulations Leisa on an amazing contribution to the LG sector.
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PAST WINNERS
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