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06/02/2025
As we settle into the new year, we want to take a moment to celebrate some exceptional individuals and teams who went above and beyond in 2024. Please join us in congratulating the following 2024 End of Year Award Recipients:
🥇Ranger Champion – Josh Ramshaw
Josh has faced challenging ground conditions, worked closely with clients, and consistently delivered outstanding results all year long. His leadership, drilling knowledge, and expertise have truly soared. It’s no surprise that he’s earned the respect of his crew, the client, and all of us here at Ranger Drilling.
We’re thrilled to celebrate Josh as this year’s Ranger Champion, voted in by his peers for his exceptional contributions.
🤝Loyalty Award - John "Johhny" Tavasci
We’re excited to celebrate Johnny, who recently marked an incredible 10 years with us here at Ranger Drilling. Johnny is the definition of dedication and reliability. Whether on remote bush assignments or wherever he's needed, he consistently goes above and beyond, getting the job done safely and efficiently. His contributions often happen behind the scenes, but they are truly invaluable to the success of our team.
We're so fortunate to have Johnny with us and grateful for his unwavering commitment to excellence.
🛡Choose Safety – Jermaine Kapp
Jermaine may be a quiet achiever, but his impact speaks volumes. Throughout the year, he’s been flexible and adaptable, willingly moving around as needed. No matter where he’s placed, his strong safety mindset and genuine care for his teammates consistently stand out. It’s this dedication that earned him the respect and votes of his peers.
🌱New Starter – Corey Brooks
From day one, Corey has made a huge impact with his incredible work ethic, care for his teammates, and positive attitude. His reliability, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn about drilling have truly set him apart. Corey has started his journey with us on an impressive note and is showing great potential for a long and successful career in the industry, hopefully right here at Ranger Drilling!
🌟Emerging Leader – Nick Evans
Nick has been with the company for quite some time, and it’s clear he’s truly made for this role. Originally planning to ease into a supervisory position, Nick went above and beyond by jumping straight into full-time supervising—and not only did he rise to the challenge, he thrived! His ability to adapt and grow has made him a modern, effective leader, and we're proud to see him continue to excel.
🏆Rig of the Year – Rig 11
This team has truly gone above and beyond, achieving exceptional results from top class performance in metres drilled per shift, based on project conditions to outstanding efficiency over the past year.
In addition to their impressive technical achievements, including innovative trials with various products equipment, they've also embraced the local wildlife where they have hugged koalas and cuddled kangaroos.
Congratulations to all of our deserving winners! We’re so proud of your hard work and dedication. Let’s continue to build on this momentum in 2025!