Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
COMMENDEE 2025-26: Originally nominated by a prisoner for the mental health peer-support group he set up, Custodial Manager Brendon gets a Commendation for his contribution, through his leadership and dedication, to the safety and wellbeing of both prisoners and staff right across HMP Dovegate.
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Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
COMMENDEE 2025-26: Paula is Commended for her contribution to the wellbeing of residents at Woodlands JJC – going well beyond her role as an Administrative Officer, in a voluntary capacity, to qualify as a Personal Trainer, and deliver a popular, and highly effective, health and fitness programme for the children.
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Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
COMMENDEE 2025-26: Catering Officer Colin is Commended for the rehabilitative support he gives to the women he employs in the canteen at Hydebank Wood College – building their confidence and self-esteem, helping them gain industry-recognised qualifications, and assisting many to find work in the sector on release.
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Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
COMMENDEE 2025-26: Senior Officer Chelsea’s Commendation is for the profound impact she has had on health and wellbeing across HMP Peterborough, including through her leadership of Trauma Risk Management in the jail, her care and support of colleagues, and her fitness programmes for prisoners and staff.
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Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
COMMENDEE 2025-26: Imran gets a Commendation for his role, as the centre’s electrician, in keeping Heathrow IRC operating over the last 20 years; for the pride he takes in his work; for his technical knowledge, proactive approach, and calmness under pressure; and for coming in, day or night, whenever needed.
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Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
COMMENDEE 2025-26: Maria has worked at HMP Leeds, in a range of administrative positions, for over 40 years, and is Commended as a role model for her positivity and all-round excellence in everything she does, and for the encouragement and support she gives her colleagues, both personally and professionally.
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Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
COMMENDEE 2025-26: Jo receives a Commendation for her work as Learning and Skills Manager at HMP Haverigg, collaborating across departments, and with external partners, to transform training, and open up new job opportunities, for men who often struggle to find employment because of their offences.
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Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
COMMENDEE 2025-26: Teresa’s Commendation recognises her impact as an Art Teacher on HMP Frankland’s Personality Disorder treatment unit, helping – through her sensitive and empathetic approach – to inspire and empower the men, break down barriers, and assist them in their therapeutic journey.
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Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
COMMENDEE 2025-26: Jenny is granted a Commendation for building her department into a hub of innovation, opportunity, and hope for the men at HMP Buckley Hall, as the jail’s Industries Manager, including turning a decommissioned bus into a sensory-informed space for prisoners with neurodiversity.
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Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
COMMENDEE 2025-26: Lynsey, a Manager at HMP Peterborough, is Commended for the effect she has had on safety and rehabilitation in the jail, through the strategies she has introduced, her one-to-one work with prisoners, the support and training she gives colleagues, and the external partnerships she has developed.
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Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
COMMENDEE 2025-26: Andy’s Commendation is for embedding a culture of care, consideration and respect towards prisoners and staff throughout the jail, as Deputy Governor at HMP Aylesbury, through his inclusive leadership, humanity, and humour, and as a role model to all for the values he so clearly embodies.
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Dec 5, 2024
Dec 5, 2024
AWARD WINNER 2024-25: Ian, Industries Manager at HMP/YOI Stoke Heath, wins an Award for his exemplary leadership, tenacity and creativity in transforming the work and training opportunities in the jail, as well as the gardens, and now building a prison ’High Street’, complete with shops, a barbers, advice centre, and more. [Ian’s Award is supported by Serco Justice & Immigration.]
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