Winners of the 2026 Quest TEMi Australasian Workforce Management Awards
Announcement posted by The Employee Mobility Institute 09 Nov 2026
The winners of the 2026 Quest TEMi Australasian Workforce Management Awards were announced at a Gala in Sydney, Australia on Friday night, bringing together industry professionals from across the Asia Pacific region for what has become Australia's largest annual gathering dedicated to recognising excellence in workforce mobility.
The awards recognise exceptional individuals, teams and organisations, innovative approaches, best-practice programs and outstanding service delivery.
The Employee Mobility Institute (TEMi) Founder Deborah de Cerff said this year's winning entries highlighted the increasingly strategic role of professionals responsible for helping organisations access and deploy talent, expand into new markets and remain globally competitive, while navigating the complexities of moving and supporting employees across national and state borders.
"The 2026 award entries highlighted the many ways the profession is evolving and becoming increasingly connected to broader organisational priorities," Ms de Cerff said.
"Managing a mobile workforce across national and state borders requires an extraordinary breadth of knowledge, spanning immigration, corporate and personal taxation, employment law, HR, talent attraction and retention, logistics, insurance and risk management. Few professional roles require practitioners to work across so many interconnected disciplines."
"The 2026 winners demonstrated the strategic thinking, collaboration and people-centred approaches needed to navigate this complexity. As workforce demands and regulatory environments continue to evolve, employers must also recognise the breadth of capability required and the importance of investing in the ongoing professional development of the people responsible for managing their mobile workforce."
Managing Director of The Ascott Limited, Australasia, David Mansfield, said Quest Apartment Hotels was proud to recognise the winners' contributions to the sector.
"Quest Apartment Hotels has worked alongside the corporate and relocation sector for decades, so we understand the expertise and care required to deliver an exceptional mobility experience," Mr Mansfield said.
"The winners have set new standards for talent mobility and workforce management and we congratulate them on their successes and thank them for their progressive work."
The 2026 Quest TEMi Australasian Workforce Management Awards winners are:
Talent Mobility Champion of the Year
Toll Group Customer Services Operations Manager, Matthew Taite
Team Excellence in Global Talent and Mobility Award
Arup International Mobility Team - APAC
Rising Star in Mobility
Absolute Immigration Legal Immigration Manager, Yen Wong
Distinguished Service Awards
Distance Families (New Zealand) Founder, Helen Ellis
Visa Executive Director, Amanda Tinner
Excellence in Strategic Partnership Award
Microsoft and Sirva
Workforce Mobility in Action Award
Qantas - Global Inbound Talent Attraction Initiative
Talent Mobility Service Excellence Award
AussieOS
Transformation in Workforce Mobility Award
APM Internal Mobility Lead, Cherie Rogers
Quest Relocation with Heart Award
Rental Search Australia - Jade Costello
Global Mobility Professional (GMP1)® Graduate Excellence Award
BHP Global Mobility Advisor, Qistina Hassan
Outstanding TEMi Member Contribution Award
Crown Australia Corporate Account Manager, Serpil Sahin
Launched by TEMi in Australia as the first locally produced awards program for global workforce management professionals eight years ago, the program now sees involvement from hundreds of local and multinational organisations each year, and is an opportunity for professionals, teams and organisations from across the APAC region to be recognised for their exceptional work.
Quest Apartment Hotels (a member of The Ascott Limited), Australasia's leading serviced apartment brand, has played an instrumental role in expanding the program since becoming naming rights partner in 2024.
The awards program is also proudly supported by Grace Corporate Services and Sirva.
View the finalists' award entry submission summaries at questtemiawards.com.au/meet-the-finalists-2026.
INFORMATION FOR MEDIA
Deborah de Cerff and the award recipients are available for interviews, photo and vision opportunities. Please contact Catherine Miller to arrange a time.
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ABOUT THE EMPLOYEE MOBILITY INSITUTE (TEMi)
TEMi is Australasia's peak membership body for professionals involved in managing and supporting workforce mobility, bringing together corporate HR and talent leaders with practitioners and specialist service providers across the global mobility sector.
Beyond recognising excellence, TEMi is committed to supporting the multidisciplinary knowledge and ongoing professional development required by professionals managing today's increasingly complex mobile workforce.
TEMi supports professional capability, industry connection and knowledge-sharing through certification, continuing professional development, mentoring and industry initiatives. Through the TEMi Talent Member Program, professionals can access additional opportunities to connect, learn and develop throughout their careers.
TEMi also recognises industry excellence through the annual Quest TEMi Australasian Workforce Management Awards.
For more information about TEMi, visit temitalent.com.au.
ABOUT QUEST APARTMENT HOTELS
Quest Apartment Hotels is a leading accommodation provider with 160+ locations across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. For over 35 years, Quest has offered spacious, flexible stays for business and leisure travellers, operated by passionate local franchise owners.
Quest is part of The Ascott Limited, a global lodging leader with a diverse portfolio of serviced apartments, hotels and co-living properties in 170+ cities worldwide. Ascott is a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, one of Asia's largest real estate companies.