Jan 1, 2022

EMILY HAZARD (HMP & YOI Doncaster)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Emily receives a Commendation for her work transforming the experience of new arrivals at HMP/YOI Doncaster, as Manager of the prison’s Early Days Centre, praised by prisoners and staff as “inspirational” and “best practice”.
Jan 1, 2022

NATALIE HILL (West Midlands National Probation Service)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Described as “an exceptional leader”, Natalie’s Commendation is for her exemplary management and support of staff dealing with a critical incident, and its aftermath, in her role as Head of Staffordshire NPS.
Jan 1, 2022

MYRA HOGAN (East Midlands National Probation Service)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Myra’s Commendation is for all-round excellence as a Case Administrator, for over three decades, with East Midlands NPS; praised widely by colleagues, she is described as “irreplaceable”, “our lynchpin”, and “The Queen of Probation”.
Jan 1, 2022

ALICE JAMES (HMYOI Werrington)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Described by her Governor as “a heart amongst hearts”, Alice is Commended for her outstanding care and compassion towards colleagues and prisoners at HMYOI Werrington, over more than 20 years as an Officer and Senior Manager.
Jan 1, 2022

CHINEME MGBEIKE (HMP & YOI Isis)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Chineme is Commended for her “kindness”, “calmness”, and “compassion” towards prisoners and staff at HMP/YOI Isis, her “integrity” and steadfast commitment to best practice, and as an exemplary role model to her colleagues.
Jan 1, 2022

GARY OFFEN (HMP & YOI Lewes)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: OSG Gary’s Commendation is for the truly exceptional support he provided to staff and their families during the pandemic, including when two of his colleagues sadly died, in his voluntary role as Joint Care Team Leader at HMP Lewes.
Jan 1, 2022

BRIDGETTE SETTERS (HMP & YOI Exeter)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Bridgette is Commended as “a superb role model”, “who changes lives for the better”, as an Officer at HMP/YOI Exeter, and for her remarkable, life-transforming work with one especially troubled and challenging individual.
Jan 1, 2022

SIMEON STURNEY (HMP & YOI Bronzefield)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Simeon receives a Commendation for his work as a Chaplain at HMP/YOI Bronzefield, and in particular for the exceptional support he offers the women there in the critical period immediately before and after release.
Jan 1, 2022

STEVEN SWAN (Merseyside CRC / North West NPS)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Steven is Commended for his work as a Probation Services Officer in Merseyside, in particular for his tireless efforts, and ability to inspire hope and change, with some of the most challenging young men in the area.
Jan 1, 2022

MEL WALKER (HMP Full Sutton)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Mel’s Commendation is for her outstanding leadership in transforming the Close Supervision Centre, and Separation & Segregation Unit, at HMP Full Sutton, praised by the Regional Director, HMI Prisons and the prisoners themselves.
Jan 1, 2022

MARTIN WILSDON (HMP & YOI Wymott)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Martin is Commended for his remarkable courage, leadership and determination throughout Covid, as Catering Manager at HMP/YOI Wymott, including, at the start of the pandemic, when his team suffered the death of a much-loved colleague.
Jan 1, 2022

AMANDA WILSON (HMP Maghaberry)

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Amanda receives a Commendation, as an Officer at HMP Maghaberry, for transforming the prison’s approach to neurodiversity, including introducing Autism Friendly Visits, leading to the jail gaining a Charter Mark from Autism NI.