
Council Worker of the Year Awards 2010 - Winners have been announced
The winners have been chosen by you the public! Click on each category to see who has won.
Paul Child - Winner!
Social Worker and Senior Practitioner, Hampshire County Council
It's not the first time Paul Child has been hailed a hero. Held at gunpoint for three hours by a client some years ago, he used the same calm approach when he was summoned to a motorway bridge in December 2009.
Walking through the police cordon he found Callum, a 13 year old boy who'd been in residential care for several years, hanging over the side and threatening to jump. A million thoughts raced through Paul's mind as the boy became increasingly agitated and distressed. All Callum wanted was to be back with his Mum. Paul is a father himself and raw instincts kicked in as he talked him back from the edge and gave him a big hug.
Paul fixed it for Callum to live with a family member and they moved into their new home earlier this year. This time it looks to be working out well.

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Community Engagement 2010
A council worker who has found effective ways for their council to engage more with its community -
Lifetime Service 2010
A council worker who deserves recognition for long and outstanding service to their council -
Working with Young People 2010
A council worker who has shown exceptional dedication in the service of young people -
Bravery 2010
A council worker who has demonstrated an act of bravery in the course of their daily life -
Green Award 2010
Someone who has developed a green initiative that has had a beneficial impact on the environment -
Team of the Year 2010
A council team whose work has shone and stood out above all others
