Jan 1, 2022
COMMENDEE 2021-22: Simeon receives a Commendation for his work as a Chaplain at HMP/YOI Bronzefield, and in particular for the exceptional support he offers the women there in the critical period immediately before and after release.
Jan 1, 2022
COMMENDEE 2021-22: Mel’s Commendation is for her outstanding leadership in transforming the Close Supervision Centre, and Separation & Segregation Unit, at HMP Full Sutton, praised by the Regional Director, HMI Prisons and the prisoners themselves.
Jan 1, 2022
COMMENDEE 2021-22: Martin is Commended for his remarkable courage, leadership and determination throughout Covid, as Catering Manager at HMP/YOI Wymott, including, at the start of the pandemic, when his team suffered the death of a much-loved colleague.
Jan 1, 2022
COMMENDEE 2021-22: Amanda receives a Commendation, as an Officer at HMP Maghaberry, for transforming the prison’s approach to neurodiversity, including introducing Autism Friendly Visits, leading to the jail gaining a Charter Mark from Autism NI.
Jan 1, 2021
AWARD WINNER 2020-21: Zahid wins an Award for his work as Managing Chaplain and Imam at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, and the support he offers to both prisoners and staff in times of crisis. He is praised for “his sensitivity and wisdom”, “exemplary leadership”, and “tremendous dedication”, earning respect from prisoners and staff alike. [This Award is supported by Ingeus.]
Jan 1, 2021
AWARD WINNER 2020-21: George’s Award is for his exceptional work as an Officer at HMP Dartmoor over more than 30 years. His nomination includes fulsome tributes from prisoners and peers; and to quote the Governor: “a prison full of Officer Blakes would be wholly rehabilitative, respectful, decent, procedurally just, and crammed with wellbeing.” [This Award is supported by Seetec Justice.]
Jan 1, 2021
AWARD WINNER 2020-21: Prison Officer Jo receives her Award for her voluntary role as a Family Liaison Officer at HMP Holme House, bringing boundless sensitivity, compassion and resilience, and providing a case study of truly excellent practice, in her support for prisoners and families facing with death and bereavement. [This Award is supported by Sodexo Justice Services.]
Jan 1, 2021
AWARD WINNER 2020-21: Wayne is granted an Award for his “passion”, “progressive approach”, and “exceptional leadership”, as part of the National Drug Strategy Delivery Unit at HMPPS, in driving forward the innovative, and widely-praised, Incentivised Drug Free Living Programme, which is now being rolled out across the estate. [This Award is supported by Mitie Care & Custody.]
Jan 1, 2021
AWARD WINNER 2020-21: Alice’s Award, supported by heartfelt tributes from prisoners and staff across HMP/YOI Parc, is for her extraordinary skill and dedication as a teacher to prisoners with learning difficulties, and for her outstanding support and encouragement of colleagues throughout the establishment. [This Award is supported by The Bromley Trust.]
Jan 1, 2021
AWARD WINNER 2020-21: A Prison Officer for over 30 years, and described as a “remarkable individual” and “an inspiration to the men”, Ricardo is granted an Award in recognition of his unflagging commitment to rehabilitation, and in particular his creative approach to addressing knife crime and gang-related violence, at HMP Pentonville. [This Award is supported by MTC.]
Jan 1, 2021
AWARD WINNER 2020-21: Deanna gets her Award for her all-round excellence as a nurse and colleague at HMP Oakwood, including her “gold standard” end-of-life care for prisoners and their families – in the words of the Governor, she is “simply the best prison-based nurse I have come across”. [This Award is supported by The Hanley Trust.]
Jan 1, 2021
AWARD WINNER 2020-21: Described by the Governor as “a real asset” and “one of the best”, Daljinder is granted an Award for all-round excellence as an Officer at HMP Woodhill, in particular for the encouragement and support offered to his colleagues, and his skill in managing especially challenging and vulnerable prisoners. [This Award is supported by the Prison Officers Association.]