The work of outstanding employees has been recognised in an awards ceremony held on the International Day of People with Disability.
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Blueline Laundry, a disability employer, held its Employee Achievement Awards on Thursday to celebrate those going above and beyond at the company.
Chief executive officer Michael Sylvester said the importance of the awards day was to recognise the "ability within those that have a disability".
"Today is the International Day of People with Disability and the day marks a celebration of supported workers achievements and their role in the community."
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Mr Sylvester said the awards day was one of his favourite days of the year.
"This is when I get an opportunity to see the smile on everybody's face, what it means to them as individuals, and what it means to their family members."
Mr Sylvester said the company employs 84 people who have a disability across the two Tasmanian locations. They also employ over 50 migrants on a temporary visa status.
"The role of the laundry is to really support everybody."
"It's really about finding work skills and to give them a go."
Recipient of the Charles Mansfield Award, Mitchell Samphier, said he thought he won the award because he was respectful and worked well.
The other awards presented were the Inclusion and Diversity Award, the Customer Service Award, and the CEO Award.