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The first round of judging has now been completed in the Return to work Awards 2011, and 46 finalists have been selected from hundreds of entries from across Queensland.

The Return to work Awards 2011 celebrates the achievements of injured workers who get back to work, along with the employers, case managers, rehabilitation and return to work coordinators and health providers who work tirelessly to help them reach their goals.

Winners of the Return to work Awards 2011 will be announced at the Awards ceremony on 26 October, which follows the Return to work Conference and Expo,

Congratulations to all the Finalists and to every nominee who is helping build a strong return to work culture in Queensland.

Finalists for the Return to work Awards 2011 are:

Case management achievement Award

• Donna Moore, WorkCover Qld (Cairns)
• Helen Creagh, WorkCover Qld (Zillmere)
• Mary-Ann Webb, WorkCover Qld (Thorneside)
• Sybille Coleman, WorkCover Qld (Caboolture)
• Travis Cole, WorkCover Qld (Bowen Hills)

Employer Achievement Award for Rehabilitation and Return to Work - Large employer

• Energex (Brisbane)
• Leighton Contractors (Fortitude Valley)
• Qld Rail (Brisbane)
• Queensland Health (Brisbane)
• Skilled (Wooloongabba)

Employer Achievement Award for Rehabilitation and Return to Work - Small/med employer

• Australian Agricultural Company (Milton)
• Carlton United Brewers (Yatala)
• Origin Alliance (Redbank Plains)
• Sunmetals (Townsville)
• Triple M Holdings (Stapylton)

Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator Achievement Award

• Amy Sproule, Carlton United Brewers (Yatala)
• Glenda Hill, Blue Care (Bridgeman Downs)
• Kerrie Payne, Sucrogen (Townsville)
• Nicole Relph, Darling Downs - West Moreton Health Services (Toowoomba)
• Troy Elliott, Lewis Equipment (Calamvale)

Injured Worker Achievement Award - New career

• Edward (Tim) Bailey, Trades Recognition (Redbank Plains)
• Gary Watson, Blue Care (Bungadoo)
• Joanne Durant, Community Solutions (North Mackay)
• Lea Brant, Dennis Rd Medical Centre (Marsden)
• Todd Gavan, Transcote (North Mackay)

Injured Worker Achievement Award - Return to work

• Garth Jenkins,  (Eagleby)
• Jenny Halliday, Mt Maria College (Cashmere)
• Jodie Boardman, Woolworths (Margate)
• John Pegoraro, Inkerman Mill (Home Hill)
• Prue Hughes, Woolworths (Bribie Island)

Injured Worker Achievement Award - Serious injury

• Cameron Mosley, Queensland Police (Mundubbera)
• Damien Leahy, Repco (Doolandella)
• Reece Harding, Watermark Hotel (Benowa)
• Robyn Schindler, Bunnings Southport (Arundel)
• Scott McCrae, Redcliffe Hospital (Strathpine)

Health provider Achievement Award - organisation

• Central Therapy (Emerald)
• IPAR (Wavell Heights)
• KINNECT (Wooloongabba)
• Strive Occupational Rehabilitation (Milton)

Health provider Achievement Award - individual

• Belinda Cox, Towards Health (West End)
• David Coles, Active Hand and Upper Limb Therapy (Southport)
• Jacinta McCartin, Coastal Rehab (Buddina)
• Kate Harrison, Harrison & Associates Occupational Services (Coorparoo)
• Peta James, Essential Rehab (Alexandra Hills)

Health provider Achievement Award - individual - doctor

• Graeme Edwards, Medibank Health Solutions Queensland (Brisbane)
• Rory Wagon, Arnotts (Grange)