On Tuesday, 6 December, during the conference ‘Recreation back on the map’, the winners of the recreation elections were announced at Burgers’ Zoo. After a few exciting weeks, these are the winners of 2022/2023:
1. Best Training Company Recreation
Vakantiepark Molenwaard
2. Best Practical Trainer Recreation
Imaany Vledder, Kennemer Duincamping De Lakens
3. Most Enjoyable Colleague Recreation
Elly Janssen
The professional jury deliberated extensively over their choice for the winners leading up to the awards. What did they find most important? That learning is the top priority and that there is ample room for students to grow. Making mistakes is allowed, as this is the only way students get the opportunity to develop as well as possible. Additionally, creativity and a unique contribution were significant factors for the jury.
The winners of the most enjoyable colleague and best practical trainer each receive a dinner voucher worth €150 and, of course, the prestigious title. The best training company receives, in addition to the title, €500 for a company outing. Congratulations to all!
First reaction from the winning training company Vakantiepark Molenwaard
“Hooray! We have fantastic news. Vakantiepark Molenwaard has been named Best Training Company Recreation 2022/2023. “The jury was looking for the most excellent company, and there was only one,” said one of the jury members. We are immensely proud of winning this award and this wonderful jury commentary!”
Praise for Imaany Vledder and Elly Janssen
Before the winning practical trainer was announced, two students of Imaany spoke. “With Imaany, you can be completely yourself and share everything, even if personal issues arise,” mentioned one of them. Elly Janssen was also praised on behalf of her colleagues for her years of tireless dedication! “Elly is an energetic, dedicated, loyal colleague who is retiring this year after 28 years.”
Professional Jury
The professional jury included Johan Bijlsma (FNV Recreation), Alwin Mulder (S-BB), Peter Verhaaf (Beachresort Julianahoeve), Herbert van Oord (HISWA-RECRON), Margreet Toonen (De Rooi Pannen) and the winning training company 2021/2022: Vakantiepark Mölke from Zuna.
About the elections
FNV Recreation organises the elections on behalf of Stichting Sociaal Fonds Recreatie (SFRecreatie) in collaboration with social partners, namely HISWA-RECRON and CNV Vakmensen. With these elections, ambitious practical trainers, entrepreneurs, and recreation employees from across the country can showcase their talent. This demonstrates that they are an example of good practical training in the industry and puts the company in the spotlight for (future) employees.