Awards
The 2018 Telstra Business Awards was an incredible journey for Pachamama. With over 10,000 nominations, Pachamama became one of only six national award winners. In the 26-year history of the esteemed Telstra Business Awards, Pachamama is the first education provider to be crowned as a national award winner.
In June 2018, Pachamama became a WA state finalist in the Small & Succeeding Category, In August 2018, Pachamama was crowned WA state category winner.
It was noted that “Pachamama – with two highly regarded childcare centres in the Perth Hills – develops unique learning environments steeped in nature, diversity and creativity. It uses art sculptures to encourage younger generations to ‘think outside the square’. The business engages a local artist to provide unique and tactile play spaces that, together with flora and fauna, spark the imaginations of children, staff, parents and the wider community.”
Pachamama has grown rapidly since opening in 2012, and is now a valued member of the local community. Kristen McPhail, Director, explains Pachamama’s innovative approach to early education has seen the small business amass a considerable social media following.
“We believe that nature must be a fundamental part of every child’s life.”
Kristen McPhail, Director
“At Pachamama we create environments that are both inspirational and aspirational.”
Kristen McPhail, Director
At the National Awards Ceremony on Thursday 20 September 2018, Pachamama was crowned national winner of the 2018 Telstra Business Award – Small and Succeeding.
“The winners are all shining examples of businesses doing great things. They’re not afraid to take a risk, to choose innovation first and to keep pushing their vision forward. Getting to this stage of the Telstra Business Awards is a huge achievement. It’s the culmination of all their hard work,” said Mr Penn, CEO of Telstra.
The national winners were awarded following an extensive judging process, which involved in-depth interviews with a panel of high profile judges, including Janine Allis, founder of Boost Juice and Retail Zoo, Stevan Premutico, founder of Dimmi, and Tracey Spicer, journalist, author and founder of Outspoken Women.
“The judges were impressed by Pachamama’s clear vision and business strategy, laser-like focus on its customer and dedication to providing a nurturing environment for its people, contributing to an outstanding workplace culture,” said Mr Penn.
Kristen McPhail explains, “Pachamama is honoured with this extraordinary acknowledgment from Telstra that our hard work is valued and appreciated. We look forward to continuing our service to the community and I would like to thank all Pachamama’s educators – both past and present – that have helped us achieve such wonderful results to date for our children and families.”
