Strata Community Excellence Awards 2024

On Friday, 29 November 2024, the SCA (Vic) Strata Community Excellence Awards Gala Dinner was held.

The evening is a celebration of those who make a significant contribution to the strata industry and community, from Managers to suppliers and everything in between. We would like to send our congratulations to all finalists and nominees in this year’s awards.

The Knight were proud finalists in seven categories this year (click the category to learn more about the award and our nominees):

We are proud to share we came away as winners in two categories at this year’s awards: the Strata Community Manager Award and the Support Team Member Award.

WINNER: Strata Community Manager – Monica Danaci

This award recognises a strata community manager who has demonstrated excellence in customer service, a commitment to professional development, business acumen and innovative ideas.

Monica is a highly skilled and empathetic Owners Corporation Manager, known for her exceptional relationship-building and customer service. With a background in wellness and martial arts, she combines a disciplined approach with emotional intelligence to navigate complex challenges. Monica excels in communication, always prioritising transparency and understanding, which has helped her transform challenging portfolios into highly successful, long-term partnerships. She is committed to continuous professional development and is passionate about making a positive impact, not only within her team but also in the broader strata industry.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Monica.

WINNER: Support Team Member – Hannah Kenney

This award recognises a person behind the scenes in a management or supplier business who has made an outstanding contribution to the success of their team.

Hannah joined The Knight in 2022 and became our fastest-promoted Assistant, renowned for her proactive customer service approach. Hannah’s dedication to teamwork and her willingness to go above and beyond has driven her success, from supporting her colleagues to playing a pivotal role in company-wide initiatives. Passionate about education and collaboration, today she mentors new Assistants and continuously improves processes, ensuring consistency and efficiency across the team.

We are so proud of Hannah for being recognised for her contributions and excited to see what she will achieve next.

FINALIST: Strata Environmental, Social & Community Impact Award

This award celebrates groundbreaking innovation and social responsibility within the sector, shining a light on individuals or businesses that have spearheaded initiatives – whether through cutting-edge products, distinct services, forward thinking partnerships, or pioneering policies and processes – that pave the way for a more sustainable, equitable and improved global community.

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FINALIST: Leadership Award – Melody Dardovski

This award celebrates leaders in strata community management businesses who have achieved excellent business results through the development and leadership of their people.

FINALIST: Senior Strata Community Manager – Mark Weiler

This award recognises senior strata community managers who have demonstrated deep industry knowledge and specialist expertise, excellence in customer service, a commitment to professional development, business acumen and innovative ideas.

FINALIST: Strata Community Manager (Rising Star) – Stav Loizides

This award showcases new entrants to the strata profession who have shown outstanding progress early in their career.

FINALIST: Essay Award – Sim Firns

This award recognises the author of an exceptional essay that sheds light on innovative practices, theories, or technological advancements within the strata industry.

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