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.

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.

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Bridgette is Commended as “a superb role model”, “who changes lives for the better”, as an Officer at HMP/YOI Exeter, and for her remarkable, life-transforming work with one especially troubled and challenging individual.

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.

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.

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.]

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.]

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.]