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.
Andrew Ellis
Home Energy Conservation Officer, Harrogate Borough Council
Stoking solid fuel boilers or using expensive storage heaters became a thing of the past for council residents as eight old peoples' bungalows in Copt Hewick (a village with no gas supply) were the first to be provided with ground source heat pumps (GSHPs); sourcing heat from underground saw bills go down and homes become warmer. Andrew has pioneered the use of GSHPs in council homes, working with colleagues and supported by industry funding partners. This groundbreaking scheme resulted in 35-50% running cost reductions and the initial properties reduced CO2 emissions by 25.6 tonnes pa, a 64% reduction. Andrew's determination to see more properties provided with this green/cheaper energy has seen him attract external funding, including Government grant, to support his council's contribution to fit GSHPs in a further 85 properties. Andrew's achievements have been recognised and his peers have sought him out; he has held learning days for government, council and industry representatives from all over the country.
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Caring 2009
A council worker who has demonstrated outstanding care towards others -
Transformation 2009
A council worker whose work has transformed a project to benefit the community or council -
Leadership 2009
A council worker who has shown great leadership skills and is an inspiration to those around them -
Bravery 2009
A council worker who has demonstrated an exceptional feat of bravery in the course of their daily life -
Working with Young People 2009
A council worker who has shown exceptional dedication in the service of young people -
Community Engagement 2009
A council worker who has found effective ways for their council to engage more with its community -
Innovation 2009
A council worker whose innovative work has benefited the council or the wider community -
Team of the Year 2009
A council team whose work has shone and stood out above all others -
Lifetime Service 2009
A council worker who deserves recognition for long and outstanding service to their council -
Green Award 2009
An individual who has developed a green initiative that has had a beneficial impact on the environment