Tony Pearson was crowned
St George Leagues Employee
of the Year for 2006 at the
Club's annual presentation
night in December.
Mr Pearson, an employee for the past two years, was
rewarded for his outstanding customer service and
indefatigable work ethic behind the bar.
"I felt elated and privileged," Mr Pearson said, after learning
he had won the award.
The 59-year-old casual bar attendant believes his attention to
detail was what separated him from his workmates.
"I do the job and I do not argue," the Beverly Park resident
explained. "I know the job well as I have been in the game
for a while."
With more than 18 years of experience as a barman, fellow
staff members are appreciative of the knowledge Mr Pearson
can divulge.
Chris O'Keefe, 18, is just one of many staff who have benefited
from Mr Pearson's tutelage.
"Tony's experience is obvious when behind the bar or in the
cafe," Mr O'Keefe praised. "When I was in my training period
he made learning the ropes a fair bit easier for me."
Human Resources Manager Joni Deibert said Mr Pearson was
a popular choice as employee of the year.
"He was a very popular choice, which was confirmed by
the applause from staff, supervisors and managers when the
announcement was made at our staff Christmas party in
December," she said.
"He is a reliable and efficient worker - he doesn't stand
around, he is constantly finding work to do. Tony has helped
us out on so many occasions by coming in to work at short
notice, to cover a shift. He is a quiet achiever and a valuable
employee."
Having witnessed the Dragons' record-breaking 11 premierships,
Mr Pearson has met a number of his teenage idols
while on duty.
"Seeing all the old stars from the 1960s when they have
reunions is a bit of a buzz," he told the Journal.
"It is good to see Billy Smith - he was a hero of mine."
Mr Pearson also keeps himself busy at home investigating
his own heritage.
"I am researching my family history at the moment and
I like to do a bit of gardening,'' said the proud patriarch of
six grandchildren.
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