Community Impact
At Kowalski Recruitment, we believe in giving back through meaningful community engagement and corporate social responsibility. We proudly support charities and initiatives that matter to our workforce, including Ronald McDonald House Charities, The Kids’ Cancer Project, and the Salvation Army’s Refuge for Homeless Youth. Key initiatives also include:
- Canteen Australia: For five years, we provided rent-free office space, enabling Canteen to channel more resources toward youth skills development for young people and families impacted by cancer.
- Indigenous employment: We work with the Indigenous Marathon Foundation, providing pro bono services to help Indigenous youth build skills that benefit their communities.
“I would like to accept your very generous offer. Thank you for helping with this important position for the Foundation.”
Robert De Castella, AO MBE
Founder & Director – Indigenous Marathon Foundation
- Institute of Public Administration: For 15 years, we’ve sponsored the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Sector Management, recognising impactful public sector partnerships. Award recipients include initiatives like the Department of Agriculture’s Indigenous Management Project, the Department of Immigration’s e-Visa initiative, and Grains R&D Corporation’s Sustainable Systems Program.
- ACT Rugby Union: For over a decade, we’ve supported and helped Brumbies players transition from being elite athletes to building rewarding careers.
- ACTTAS Women’s and Junior Cycling Talent Search Program: Our sponsorship of this program has contributed to the success of world junior cycling champions Tom Palmer and Jessie McLean.
Recognition, Impact and Key People
As an award-winning recruitment agency, Kowalski Recruitment is proud of the recognition we’ve received:
- Ranked 25th in BRW’s Fast 100 (fastest-growing privately-owned Australian companies)
- Named Regional Business of the Year by Australian Business Awards
- Recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Community Partnerships
Our founder, Anne Kowalski, has also been acknowledged for her leadership and dedication to community impact:
- Telstra ACT Business Woman of the Year
- Inspirational Woman of the Year (Rotary)
- Finalist in Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year
We are committed to making a tangible difference in the community through our support and involvement.
“It is a great privilege to write a reference for Anne Kowakski and the team at Kowalski Recruitment. I have known Anne since 1997. For over 27 years I have known Anne professionally and personally to be a be a lady of high morals, transparency and an unbelievable role model for Canberran women in business.
As a sponsor of Brumbies Rugby for over a decade, as a board member of Snowy Hydro Southcare, as a community orientated business, and as recruitment gurus with expertise in the Canberra market, I cannot speak more highly of Anne and the Kowalski team’s strategic advice, expertise, knowledge and professionalism.
I believe Kowalski Recruitment would be an asset to many businesses and that their virtues and values will be well aligned with many organisations values. Accordingly, I recommend and fully support Anne and Kowalski Recruitment as a recruitment agency of choice.”
Owen Finegan
CEO – The Kids’ Cancer Project
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