Celebrating Excellence and Longevity: AIRAH WA Members Lunch and Apprentice Awards
Key Ideas
- A record crowd of nearly 200 attendees gathered for AIRAH's 10th WA Members Lunch, which also hosted the WA Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Apprentice Awards.
- Furat Dawood delivered a presentation on the role of hydrogen in decarbonising energy sectors, emphasizing its potential as an emissions-free fuel source and energy storage solution.
- AIRAH recognized long-standing members, with two individuals reaching an impressive 50 years of membership, and bid farewell to Alison Mattes, a key team member moving to Cancer Council WA.
- Alison Mattes, departing after 14.5 years with AIRAH, played a crucial role in the growth and success of the WA division, fostering a highly engaged community of HVAC&R professionals.
The 10th annual AIRAH WA Members Lunch, combined with the WA Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Apprentice Awards, was a resounding success in Perth, Australia. The event, a collaboration between AIRAH, South Metropolitan TAFE, and RACIAWA, attracted nearly 200 attendees. The awards ceremony highlighted outstanding apprentices in the field. Following the awards, Furat Dawood gave a compelling presentation on hydrogen's potential in decarbonising energy sectors, showcasing its role as a clean fuel source and energy storage medium. AIRAH also acknowledged long-standing members, including those with 50 years of membership. Additionally, the departure of Alison Mattes, who had been instrumental in the growth of AIRAH's WA division, was marked with gratitude and well-wishes for her future endeavors at Cancer Council WA. Alison's departure signifies the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter, showcasing her dedication and significant contributions to the HVAC&R community.