Judging is now complete for the 2025 Quest TEMi Australasian Workforce Management Awards Program, which recognises best practice and innovative approaches to workforce management.
The 2025 winners will be announced at Rydges Melbourne in November, at a social event open to all to attend.
The shortlist was announced in September, with the finalists selected by a panel of nine independent industry experts from across the sector.
The 2025 judging panel includes:
- Jodi Schmerl – Global Mobility Manager, Treasury Wine Estates (Judging Chair)
- Kristy Bloom – Global Mobility & HR Professional, Rheinmetall Defence Australia
- Jenny Buxey – Global Mobility Lead, South32
- José Clossi – Global Mobility Advisor, Newmont
- Emma Fryer – Global Mobility Specialist, Iluka Resources
- Karen Ho – Global Mobility Business Partner, Mott MacDonald
- Geraldine Lankester – Global Mobility, International Reward and Benefits, Fortescue
- Karen Mathiesen – Group Manager, Mobility, WorleyParsons
- Michelle Morris – Principal Executive Reward, BHP
Judging Chair Jodi Schmerl said the judging panel had been inspired by the calibre of submissions and the dedication behind them.
“Narrowing down the finalists will not be easy, as every submission showcases innovation, passion, and impact in its own way,” Ms Schmerl said.
All judges volunteer their time to shortlist and finalise the winners of the valued industry awards program, with the judging process both rigorous and regimented, ensuring every entry is given the attention it deserves and assessed against stringent criteria.
TEMi Founder Deborah de Cerff expressed her sincere gratitude to the judging panel, highlighting that the credibility and prestige of the awards program is reliant on the esteemed judges’ commitment and integrity.
“All of our judges are industry leaders working in busy, senior roles at world-renowned organisations – we acknowledge their time is precious and greatly appreciate the wealth of experience they bring to their review,” Ms de Cerff said.
“I’d like to thank the 2025 judging panel for helping us provide industry-wide recognition for exceptional contributions to the sector and a platform for sharing peer-reviewed best practice across the region.”
Find out more about the 2025 Judging Panel at questtemiawards.com.au
