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.
Lisa Cooper
Team Manager, North Tyneside Council
Lisa is a manager of a team of social workers and became involved with a case that would not normally be part of her usual role. Lisa went above and beyond what would normally be expected in her job to ensure the safety of a young child with learning difficulties. This involved traveling abroad days before Christmas to collect a child who had suffered significant harm of a very serious nature. Lisa maintained an excellent relationship with the child ensuring that she kept the child updated about the criminal prosecution. She supported the child through court as the child's family were involved in the criminal proceedings and so had no other support. The police have written to the team to formally acknowledge the excellent work that Lisa did throughout the investigation process. They commended 'her commitment and professionalism during this extremely harrowing process.'
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Lifetime Service 2010
A council worker who deserves recognition for long and outstanding service to their council -
Green Award 2010
Someone who has developed a green initiative that has had a beneficial impact on the environment -
Bravery 2010
A council worker who has demonstrated an act of bravery in the course of their daily life -
Working with Young People 2010
A council worker who has shown exceptional dedication in the service of young people -
Team of the Year 2010
A council team whose work has shone and stood out above all others -
Community Engagement 2010
A council worker who has found effective ways for their council to engage more with its community