Jan 1, 2024

GLORIA MCKENNA (Probation Board for Northern Ireland)

AWARD WINNER 2023-24: Gloria receives an Award, as a Probation Officer in Northern Ireland for over 40 years, for her enduring professionalism; for her passionate support and encouragement of colleagues; and for the unfailing empathy, skill, and resilience she brings to all aspects of her work. [Gloria’s Award is supported by Interventions Alliance.]
Jan 1, 2024

AMIE MOLE (West Midlands Probation)

AWARD WINNER 2023-24: Amie is granted an Award as an exceptional Case Administrator with Coventry Probation, making a “huge difference” to the team, through her exemplary organisation and communication skills, the help she gives to colleagues, and the strong working relationships she has forged with partner agencies. [Amie’s Award is supported by Ingeus.]
Jan 1, 2024

JOHN DUNLEAVY (Southwood Approved Premises)

COMMENDEE 2023-24: John, a Probation Services Officer at Southwood Approved Premises, is Commended for the talent, professionalism, and tireless dedication he has shown throughout a 30-year career in APs, for which he is respected and acclaimed by colleagues and residents alike.
Jan 1, 2024

VICTORIA ECCLESTON (Edith Rigby House Approved Premises)

COMMENDEE 2023-24: Vikky receives a Commendation for her impressive achievements as a Senior Probation Officer managing Edith Rigby House AP – a Psychologically Informed Planned Environment – and for setting up the ‘DeedsNotWords’ social enterprise to engage residents, and improve their prospects of employment.
Jan 1, 2024

NICHOLA PENNINGTON (Southwood Approved Premises)

COMMENDEE 2023-24: Nichola is Commended for the fundamental effect she has had on the culture of the establishment, for both residents and staff, as Manager of Southwood Approved Premises, including leading it to gain ‘Enabling Environment’ and ‘ADHD friendly’ status, the latter a first for any AP.
Jan 1, 2023

JOHN HOLSEY (Stonnall Road Approved Premises)

AWARD WINNER 2022-23: John receives an Award for his outstanding management and support of colleagues, his caring approach to residents, and his relentless enthusiasm and dedication, as Manager of Stonnall Road Approved Premises. He is, according to his nomination, “an exceptional character”, “respected by all”. [His Award is supported by Mitie Care and Custody.]
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

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, 2022

VICKY WALTON (North East National Probation Service)

AWARD WINNER 2021-22: In a nomination supported widely, including in moving testimony from service users who describe her as “brilliant” and a “superstar”, Vicky receives an Award for being quite simply exceptional, in all aspects of her role, as a Probation Services Officer for the NPS in Middlesbrough. [This Award is supported by Interventions Alliance.]
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

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.