Win for local holiday park

THERE’S been some celebration after the NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park took out the Workplace Excellence Award at the recent Caravan and Residential Parks Victoria Awards.

“It was amazing and our team have loved it,” a surprised yet delighted park manager Sue Parry said.

“To be pegged against your fellow parkees – there’s a lot in Victoria – it’s amazing and for my team it is huge.

“To be up there with all the other park managers that got nominated. It’s just that satisfaction that all our hard work and all the hours we do in parks is actually noticed.”

Held last month, the awards recognised excellence in Victoria’s tourist and residential parks and the businesses that support them.

The awards gala evening was held at the GMHBA Stadium in Geelong with more than 200 caravan park owners, managers and staff attending from across Victoria as part of a two-day industry conference.

The NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park took home the Workplace Excellence Award which “recognises a caravan park that goes above and beyond to create a truly great place to work.”

The judging panel members were impressed with the standard set by the NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park.

“The management team fosters a high-performing, values-driven workplace culture that prioritises staff well-being, guest satisfaction and continuous growth,” CRPVic CEO Scott Parker said .

“By empowering team members and embracing diversity, they’ve built an environment of trust, collaboration and innovation. “Initiatives such as sensory-friendly facilities for neurodiverse children and inclusive recreational spaces highlight their commitment to accessibility and inclusion.”

Mr Parker said through open communication, strategic vision and genuine care for their people, NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park was “a shining example of how a positive workplace culture can drive both guest experiences and industry leadership.”