In December, we invited everyone to nominate their colleagues for the 2023 We Are Menzies Awards.

When the nominations closed, we had received more than 2,700 nominations globally - more than double the number of nominations from 2022!  From speaking up to stop work in dangerous situations and arranging emergency catering to avoid a flight cancellation, to responding to emergencies, flooding and hurricanes, supporting colleagues' wellbeing in a crisis and sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues to provide the best service to our customers, the wide range of nominations showcase the commitment of our colleagues who go above and beyond every day.

Our regional judging panels had the difficult task of reviewing the nominations and choosing the regional shortlist. Following some tough decisions, we are delighted to announce the regional finalists for each of our values awards.

	Safety & Security Edgar Ivan Cruz Bustamante, Mazatlan, Mexico - Americas Lehel Borsos, Heathrow, UK - Europe Shiju P Sam, Bangalore, India - MEAA  Ding Guo Lin, Macau OSEA Aaron Wigg, Australia - AMI
	Teamwork Andrew Chin, Orlando, USA - Americas Jose Luis Bueno, Malaga, Spain - Europe  Rozanne De Wet, Johannesburg International, South Africa - MEAA  Tan Dina Mariana, Macau - OSEA Carolyn Hudson, Edinburgh Park, UK - Central Joe Palalagi, Auckland, New Zealand - AMI
	Integrity Oscar Riera Sáenz, Puerto Escondido, Mexico - Americas Debi McCrae, Glasgow, United Kingdom - Europe Ruphena Miller, Liberia - MEAA Kelly-Anne Scott, Brisbane, Australia - OSEA Sara Meiklejohn, Edinburgh Park, UK - Central Suzrin Singh, Brisbane, Australia - AMI
	Agility Selmy Campos Celis, Cozumel, Mexico - Americas Ian Van Der Wiel, Amsterdam, Netherlands - Europe Leju Joseph John Periumpolel, Kuwait - MEAA Gemma Hancock, Auckland, New Zealand - OSEA Federico Leoni, Edinburgh Park, UK - Central Luis Stanziola, Sydney, Australia - AMI
	Customer Focus Cristopher Herrera, San Jose Carga, Costa  Rica - Americas Malcolm White & Dave Bamford, London Heathrow, UK - Europe Sehrish Altaf, Faisalabad, Pakistan - MEAA Lauren Gleeson, Melbourne, Australia - OSEA Gerry Duffett, United Kingdom - Central Carolyn Skoumbourdis, Polar Park, UK - AMI

Global winners
The finalists will now go forward to the Executive Management Board, who will decide the global winners. Along with the winners of the Performance Awards for Cargo Terminal of the Year, Ground Handling Station of the Year, Lounge of the Year, AMI Branch of the Year, Fuel Farm of the Year and ITP Operation of the Year, the global winners will be announced at the end of April.

Thank you to everyone who nominated a colleague and congratulations to our regional finalists!