Jan 1, 2022

AUDREY BECKFORD (West Midlands National Probation Service)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Audrey’s Commendation is for her outstanding work with West Midlands NPS’ Further Serious Offence Team, for the leadership and support she provides to colleagues, and for driving best practice across the region and beyond.  
Jan 1, 2022

EVE BROTZEL (HMP & YOI Pentonville)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Eve is Commended for her work as a Speech and Language Therapist at HMP/YOI Pentonville; praised for her skill and sensitivity, she is described, by colleagues and clients alike, as “exceptional”, “magic”, and “amazing”.
Jan 1, 2022

DANIEL CRAWLEY (HMP Liverpool)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Daniel’s Commendation is for his remarkable “courage”, “calm”, and “compassion”, and his willingness to “go the extra mile” – even learning Spanish to communicate better with one man – as an Officer on HMP Liverpool’s Care & Separation Unit.
Jan 1, 2022

HORACE DAWKINS (Hackney Youth Offending Team)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Horace receives a Commendation for being “an inspirational role model”, as a Youth Support and Development Worker with Hackney Youth Offending Team, whose passion, skill and dedication “enrich the lives of all he meets”.
Jan 1, 2022

ANN DONNELLON (HMP & YOI Preston)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Ann is Commended for her professionalism, compassion, and dedication as an Officer and Custodial Manager at HMP/YOI Preston, and in particular for her outstanding and transformational leadership of her wing during the Covid pandemic.
Jan 1, 2022

GEMMA GRAHAME-WRIGHT (HMP Grendon)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Nominated by more than 20 prisoners, who describe her as “exceptional” and “a shining star”, Gemma is granted a Commendation for her outstanding work as an Officer in HMP Grendon’s Therapeutic Community.
Jan 1, 2022

EMILY HAZARD (HMP & YOI Doncaster)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Emily receives a Commendation for her work transforming the experience of new arrivals at HMP/YOI Doncaster, as Manager of the prison’s Early Days Centre, praised by prisoners and staff as “inspirational” and “best practice”.
Jan 1, 2022

NATALIE HILL (West Midlands National Probation Service)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Described as “an exceptional leader”, Natalie’s Commendation is for her exemplary management and support of staff dealing with a critical incident, and its aftermath, in her role as Head of Staffordshire NPS.
Jan 1, 2022

MYRA HOGAN (East Midlands National Probation Service)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Myra’s Commendation is for all-round excellence as a Case Administrator, for over three decades, with East Midlands NPS; praised widely by colleagues, she is described as “irreplaceable”, “our lynchpin”, and “The Queen of Probation”.
Jan 1, 2022

ALICE JAMES (HMYOI Werrington)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Described by her Governor as “a heart amongst hearts”, Alice is Commended for her outstanding care and compassion towards colleagues and prisoners at HMYOI Werrington, over more than 20 years as an Officer and Senior Manager.
Jan 1, 2022

CHINEME MGBEIKE (HMP & YOI Isis)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Chineme is Commended for her “kindness”, “calmness”, and “compassion” towards prisoners and staff at HMP/YOI Isis, her “integrity” and steadfast commitment to best practice, and as an exemplary role model to her colleagues.
Jan 1, 2022

GARY OFFEN (HMP & YOI Lewes)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: OSG Gary’s Commendation is for the truly exceptional support he provided to staff and their families during the pandemic, including when two of his colleagues sadly died, in his voluntary role as Joint Care Team Leader at HMP Lewes.