These four people, from careers as diverse as any you could hope to find, were recognised this week by the Rotary Club of Orange Daybreak for their pride in workmanship and dedication to service.

In an economic climate where there has been plenty of depressing news on regional job losses, the Rotary club’s awards are a reminder that what sets one business apart from another or one’ service above another is the attitude of the staff.

Without pride in what we do at work the businesses and services we work for will struggle to meet public expectations and prosper, particularly if times are a little tough.

But it’s not just a case of what’s good for the employer, job satisfaction comes in large part from within. While the working environment plays an enormous part in driving motivation, an individual’s attitude is crucial to self worth and happiness. 

Going to work should never be just about the weekly pay, people who use that as their sole motivation are probably in the wrong job.

The Rotary organisation is well known for promoting service in the wider community and Orange is well served by clubs which practice this philosophy. 

That philosophy extends to encouraging individuals who go beyond delivering what’s good enough to delivering the very best of whatever it is they do.

And, as the Rotary awards demonstrate, people with this ethos can be found in all manner of jobs.

Pride in the job, no matter what we do, is not celebrated enough. 

In Orange at least, through these awards, Rotary is saying that pride in the products or services we provide does not go unnoticed and unrewarded.

And that can only be good for businesses, their customers and ultimately those employees who go the extra yard.