Our Winners Archives - Page 5 of 33

Jan 1, 2023

ZOE GAYWOOD (Ingeus Justice Services)

COMMENDEE 2022-23: Zoe, a Health Trainer with Ingeus’s Personal Wellbeing Team in Chesterfield, is Commended as “an inspiration and role model for colleagues and service users alike”, for her outstanding dedication and skill in her work promoting the mental and physical wellbeing of people on probation.

Jan 1, 2023

SHARON HARAMBEE (Peterborough PIPE Approved Premises)

COMMENDEE 2022-23: Senior Probation Officer Sharon’s Commendation is for the “inspirational leadership”, “inventiveness”, and “determination” she showed in transforming Peterborough Approved Premises, after a troubled period for residents and staff, into a fully-functioning Psychologically Informed Planned Environment.

Jan 1, 2023

NICKI HARRIS, ANN HOPKINS & HELEN SMITH (HMP Hewell)

COMMENDEE 2022-23: Nominated by a prisoner, praised widely across the establishment, and described by the Governor as “this wonderful team”, Nicki, Ann, and Helen receive a Commendation for their truly outstanding work, both individually and collectively, in the Children and Families Department at HMP Hewell.

Jan 1, 2023

ABDI HASSAN (Southwark Youth Justice Services)

COMMENDEE 2022-23: “A fantastic ambassador”, Abdi is Commended, as a Health and Wellbeing Officer with Southwark Youth Justice Service, for the passion, warmth, and kindness he brings to the role, and for his exceptional ability to form effective relationships with young people, their families, colleagues, and partners.

Jan 1, 2023

NIGEL HOLMES (HMP Kirklevington Grange)

COMMENDEE 2022-23: Described by the prisoner who nominated him as “the most caring Officer I’ve had the privilege to meet”, and widely respected by both prisoners and his peers, Prison Officer Nigel is Commended for the unwavering kindness and support he offers the men throughout HMP Kirklevington Grange.

Jan 1, 2023

JULIE INNES (HMP & YOI Grampian)

COMMENDEE 2022-23: Julie is granted a Commendation as “a popular and effective Prison Chaplain” at HMP/YOI Grampian, for the “enormous sense of care and compassion” she brings to the role, and in particular for her support for prisoners with mental health and addiction issues.

Jan 1, 2023

KEITH MCDONAGH (HMP Grendon)

COMMENDEE 2022-23: Described by prisoners as “a real inspiration”, “the hardest worker I’ve ever seen”, and “a prime example of what a man should be”, Keith receives his Commendation for his work and “exceptional leadership”, as a Band 4 Officer on HMP Grendon’s TC+ unit for people with learning disabilities.

Jan 1, 2023

NATALIE MERENDA (East of England Probation Service)

COMMENDEE 2022-23: Natalie’s Commendation is for her work leading the delivery of offending behaviour programmes, on behalf of East of England Probation, to soldiers at the Military Correction and Training Centre, and for the passion and professionalism she brings to all aspects of the role.

Jan 1, 2023

COLIN O’FLAHERTY (HMP Edinburgh)

COMMENDEE 2022-23: Colin receives a Commendation as an Officer and role model at HMP Edinburgh for over 30 years, promoting recovery, family support, and rehabilitation, and leading the annual Christmas Gifts scheme for prisoners’ children. To his Governor, “people like Colin are a dream in any workplace”.

Jan 1, 2023

EVANGELINE SIMPSON (HMP/YOI Chelmsford)

COMMENDEE 2022-23: Evey is Commended for her outstanding contribution to safer custody, as Head of HMP/YOI Chelmsford’s Safety Department, and in particular for her compassionate and tireless support for staff around deaths in custody, from the original incident, through to the Coroner’s inquest and beyond.

Jan 1, 2023

ROBERT TAYLOR (HMP Addiewell)

COMMENDEE 2022-23: Robert is the Trades and Employability lead at HMP Addiewell and is granted a Commendation for his exemplary and inspirational management, his “infectious enthusiasm”, and the passion and commitment he brings to maximising the employment opportunities for prisoners on release.

Jan 1, 2023

KEITH VICKERS (HMP & YOI Hatfield)

COMMENDEE 2022-23: Described as “a remarkable member of staff”, and by one prisoner as simply “ace”, Officer Keith’s Commendation is for his “phenomenal” resettlement work at HMP/YOI Hatfield, more than doubling prisoners in paid outside work, and achieving record levels of employment back in the community.