Golden Kina Award Winner – Eame Smacker

April 12, 2010

Eame Smacker, or “Smacker” to his friends, spent over 12 years as an employee of NCS. Smacker worked on Lihir and then moved back to his home town of Kainantu when NCS establish operations and opened the Kumian site.

As the Kainantu site was the first mine operation outside of Lihir, we bought our best back across as we had to ensure a good impression! Smacker is also a Landowner up at Kainantu.

“Smacker” is presented with his award by Brian Curran and Romeo Robinson

“In those early days when we were establishing the site, Smaker proved to be a huge asset.” said Executive Director, Marcus Gosling. “Not only was he good in the kitchen, his advice and knowledge in dealing with local issues was also valuable.”

Smacker retired from NCS in December 2008 to set up his own market gardens to supply fruit and vegetables to NCS.

At the recent presentation of the award, Commercial Manager, Romeo Robinson said Smacker’s contribution by supplying our operations is invaluable. “He knows and supplies the quality and standards we demand. He has made a great success of this venture and is currently expanding his plots and working with our business partners at KFF.” said Romeo.

Smacker was thrilled with the award and said “Thank you for the support in buying my produce – this is keeping me busy right now in my garden. NCS has been a part of me and now that I’ve retired, it is still a part of me. I am grateful to have been involved with NCS and look forward to continuing the relationship and watching our businesses grow!”

Smacker reflects the NCS values and ideals of passion, honesty and commitment. It is wonderful to see a long-standing employee move on to develop their own thriving business and continue to work with us as a supplier.

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NCS’ Golden Kina Award is just one of the ways NCS acknowledges outstanding service to our company in helping us with Meeting the Challenge – Every Day in spirit and in action.