Southend's Stars Awards 2012

Over 450 nominations were received from staff and members of the public to recognise those teams and individuals delivering excellent service and that go the extra mile!

On Friday 19th October 2012 the annual STARS event was held and the winners announced.

Introducing our STARS:

• Winner of the Innovation Award, sponsored by Danfo UK Limited: The Pier Cultural Centre (Enterprise, Tourism & the Environment)

• Winner of the Mayor's Award, sponsored by Adventure Island: The Crematorium Team (Support Services)

• Winner of the Employee of the Year Award, sponsored by Winns Security Services: Sarah Baker (Group Manager - Adult & Community Services)

• Winner of the Team of the Year Award, sponsored by London Southend Airport: Democratic Services Team (Support Services)

• Winner of the Safe Award, sponsored by Blake Contractors Limited: Thembekile Mguni (Social worker - Children & Learning)
  

• Winner of the Clean Award, sponsored by Cory Environmental: Sheira Fox (Regulatory Services Officer - Enterprise, Tourism & the Environment)

• Winner of the Healthy Award, sponsored by Adventure Island: Housing Options Team (Adult & Community Services)

• Winner of the Prosperous Award, sponsored by London Southend Airport: Agata Mantaj (Parks Team - Adult & Community Services)
  

• Winner of the Excellent Award, sponsored by Skanska: Magdalena Wach-Sowa (Contact Coordinator and Panel Support - Children & Learning)

• Winner of the Customer Service (Customer Facing) Award, sponsored by Cory Environmental: Andrew Bazely (Mobile Library Manager - Adult & Community Services)

• Winner of the Customer Service (Support) Award, sponsored by Environmental Applications Limited: Jim Gray (HR Business Support for Schools - Support Services)

• Winner of the Community Cohesion Award, sponsored by Updata Infrastructure Limited: Chris Sollis (Community Projects and Volunteer Manager - Children & Learning)

• Winner of the Partnership Award, sponsored by Pinnacle PSG Limited: Community College and the Integrated Youth Support Service (Children & Learning)
  

• Winner of the Apprentice of the Year Award, sponsored by Updata Infrastructure Limited: Dan Cooper (Tickfield Centre Concierge - Support Services)
  

• Winner of the Leadership Excellence Award, sponsored by Skanska: Lysanne Eddy (Group Manager for Policy & Partnerships - Support Services)

Please see the press release for full details.

Despite the difficult economic circumstances our sponsors have remained keen to support us in recognising our outstanding staff and been actively involved in supporting our improvement journey. Our thanks go to the following organisations:-