Celebrating our 2026 RFBI Showcase Awards winners

• RFBI News

Sonia Lim 23 Sep 2026

Last night, RFBI team members and volunteers from across the organisation came together at Doltone House – Hyde Park in Sydney for our 2026 Showcase Awards – a special evening celebrating the incredible people and teams who make RFBI what it is.

The annual Showcase Awards are an opportunity to recognise the dedication, compassion, professionalism and teamwork demonstrated across our residential care villages, retirement living communities, Care at Home services and support teams.

After celebrating our nominees and finalists over recent weeks, the evening gave us the opportunity to come together, share their achievements and announce our 2026 RFBI Showcase Awards winners.

Congratulations to our 2026 winners

Ray Vickers Volunteer of the Year – Kevin Jones, RFBI Glen Innes Masonic Village

Kevin was recognised for his exceptional commitment to supporting residents and contributing to village life. Through generously giving his time, Kevin helps create meaningful connections and positive experiences for residents and the wider village community.

Employee of the Year – Joint Winners: Anita Johnson, RFBI Armidale Masonic Village and Gregory Rumbel, RFBI Kurri Kurri Masonic Village

This year, two outstanding employees were recognised as joint winners of Employee of the Year.

Anita was recognised for her dedication, professionalism and commitment to delivering outstanding care and support. Her positive attitude, strong work ethic and genuine commitment to residents have made her a highly respected member of the Armidale team.

Gregory was recognised for his commitment to excellence and the positive impact he has on residents, colleagues and his wider village community. His dedication and reliability have made him an invaluable member of the Kurri Kurri team.

Team of the Year – Registered Nurse Team, RFBI West Wyalong Masonic Village

The West Wyalong Registered Nurse Team was recognised for its exceptional collaboration, professionalism and commitment to delivering high-quality care. Their teamwork and dedication have contributed to positive outcomes for residents while helping foster a supportive workplace culture.

Mentor of the Year – Brooke Roberts, RFBI Bellingen Masonic Village

Brooke was recognised for her commitment to supporting, developing and inspiring her colleagues. Her passion for helping team members build their confidence, capability and professional skills has helped create a workplace where people feel supported and empowered to succeed.

Cook/Chef of the Year – Paul Taggart, RFBI Moonbi Masonic Village

Paul was recognised for his dedication to delivering nutritious, high-quality meals and creating positive dining experiences for residents. His focus on quality, resident satisfaction and continuous improvement has made him a valued member of the Moonbi team.

Support Services Employee of the Year – Jane Drysdale

Jane was recognised for her exceptional contribution to supporting RFBI services, employees, residents and clients across the organisation. Her professionalism, commitment and dedication are a wonderful example of the important work our support teams do behind the scenes to enable our frontline teams to deliver exceptional care and services.

A night to celebrate our people

More than recognising individual achievements, Showcase Night is an opportunity to celebrate the people behind RFBI and the contribution they make every day.

From our frontline care and clinical teams to our volunteers, mentors, catering teams and support services, the evening highlighted the many different ways our people contribute to creating happy, supportive communities.

It was wonderful to see colleagues from across RFBI come together at Doltone House to celebrate, reconnect and recognise the achievements of their peers.

We also extend our congratulations to every person and team nominated for a 2026 Showcase Award. Being nominated by your colleagues is an achievement in itself and reflects the positive difference you make to residents, clients, families and fellow team members.

To all our nominees, finalists and winners, thank you for everything you do and congratulations on an outstanding achievement.

Missed our finalists announcement?
Meet all of our 2026 Showcase Awards nominees and finalists and learn more about each award category at Meet our 2026 Showcase Awards nominees and finalists