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.
Sylvia Chapman
Social Worker Visual Impairment, London Borough of Enfield
Sylvia has worked for Enfield Council for 32 years, joining us as a receptionist. She now works as a Care Coordinator for the Visually Impaired, which involves assessing people, who are usually over 60, who are adjusting to losing their sight. She arranges for them to receive equipment, such as talking clocks and other adjustments, which help them to cope with what is often a very bleak life without sight. In addition she also runs 3 very well attended clubs which arrange for visits to the theatre, seaside and even riverboat cruises! She also arranges for acts to attend like singers, and also for people to give talks to people with visual impairment, as isolation is often present in older people who have lost their sight. 35 people attend each of these clubs, and for many of these people this is a lifeline to them. For the past 11 years she has also run an annual dinner / dance which helps raise funds. Sylvia says she is 'overwhelmed' that she has been nominated and 'very proud' that people see her in this light that she deserves this award.
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Lifetime Service 2010
A council worker who deserves recognition for long and outstanding service to their council -
Bravery 2010
A council worker who has demonstrated an act of bravery in the course of their daily life -
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 -
Working with Young People 2010
A council worker who has shown exceptional dedication in the service of young people -
Green Award 2010
Someone who has developed a green initiative that has had a beneficial impact on the environment