The Founder’s Legacy Award was recently established to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the passing of OM Holdings Limited’s founding Father, George Leahy, on 27th August,2015. This prestigious recognition pays tribute to the late founder’s vision upon which Oilmin was built.
The highly esteemed award honors long-serving individuals whose work has left a mark on the company’s culture and success. The recipient and the nominees have embodied the company’s mission and values through consistent leadership, mentorship, and hardwork they have put into the company.
Georgina Leahy (Shareholder and Director) and Declan Leahy (Operations Manager, Shareholder and Director) attended the event representing the shareholders, honouring the legacy of their late father. Their presence was a meaningful reminder of the company’s foundations, while the heart of the celebration was dedicated to the employees. It was an occasion to acknowledge the years of service, commitment, and passion shown by the men and women who continue to carry the company forward. The atmosphere reflected both pride in the company’s legacy and gratitude for the people who make its future possible. Georgina and Declan also had the honour of presenting the award to the winner, adding a personal and memorable touch to the event.
The nominees were:
- Elias Turnakil (Construction Supervisor)
- Gibson Lepani (Chainsaw Operator Supervisor)
- Barry Mack (Camp Manager/ Community Affairs Manager)
- Michael Ope (Mechanic (Heavy Deisel)
- Max Aihi (Mechanic (Heavy Deisel)
- Junior Pett (Mechanic)
- Balau Alfred (Bridging Coordinator)
- Vicky Maob (Deputy Procurement & Logistics Manager)
- Mahuta Leva (Driver)
- Kulu Karona (Driver)
- Anna Poning (Senior Expeditor)
- Karen Kave (Procurement & Logistics Manager)
- Roger Kolen (Chainsaw Superintendent)
- Henry Hangu (Bridging Coordinator)
- Nahau Paru (Camp Manager (JPFSL)
- Samuel Bob (Drilling Superintendent)
Barry Mack was the recipient of the Founder’s Award displaying exemplary leadership and commitment in his 13 years with the company, a Camp Manager whose dedication, adaptability, and mentoring have made a lasting impact on Oilmin’s operations and staff development. Kulu Korona was the first runner up for the award. He is a reliable and dedicated driver with 7 years of service at Oilmin, known for his strong work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to safety and teamwork, consistently going above and beyond to support the transport division and uphold the company’s values. The second runner-up was Roger Kolen. Mr. Kolen is a Chainsaw Operator Supervisor with over 16 years of service, and is known for his strong leadership, resilience, and ability to manage complex field operations, consistently uniting teams and driving successful outcomes in challenging environments.
The Criteria for the award include:
- A minimum of 5 years of dedicated service to Oilmin Field Services.
- Proven leadership and mentorship throughout their careers.
- Significant contributions to multiple crucial projects or periods of the company’s growth.
- Serve as a symbol of Oilmin’s commitment to its mission and values.
- Has a reputation of integrity, excellence, and dedication.
The founder’s legacy award is not only a recognition of service, but a celebration of the culture and success of Oilmin, and a tribute to those who carried forward George Leahy’s vision with honor and commitment.