Jan 1, 2021

EVE CHESTER (North West National Probation Service)

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Eve is granted a Commendation for her “drive, determination, and, most of all, unrivalled empathy and compassion”, as a Probation Officer with North West NPS – “she is an inspiration” to both colleagues and service users.
Jan 1, 2021

ROLAND CLARK (South East & Eastern National Probation Service)

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Roland’s Commendation is for his outstanding work as a Victim Liaison Officer with Essex Probation, for his “wonderful and compassionate character”, and for his particular skill in dealing with some of the most challenging cases.
Jan 1, 2021

BRENDAN DOYLE (HMP Coldingley)

COMMENDEE 2020-21: COMMENDEE 2020-21: Brendan is Commended, as an Officer at HMP Coldingley, for his excellent jailcraft, unfaltering dedication, and selfless care and support for both prisoners and staff; as well as being “an absolute joy to work with”.
Jan 1, 2021

BEN EATON, SUE KIDNEY & PARMJIT SINGH RAI (DLNR CRC)

COMMENDEES 2020-21: Ben, Sue and Parmjit (pictured) are Commended for being the driving force behind the innovative and highly successful STAR housing project, at DLNR CRC, helping to Support, Transform, and Resettle male service users in Derbyshire.
Jan 1, 2021

MICK GROOMBRIDGE (HMP Isle of Wight)

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Mick’s Commendation is for his outstanding character and professional qualities, as an Officer at HMP Isle of Wight, and for helping deliver diversity and Veterans-based initiatives in the jail to the highest level.
Jan 1, 2021

GAYNER HOLNESS (HMP/YOI Bronzefield)

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Gaynor receives a Commendation as the Family Engagement lead at HMP/YOI Bronzefield, and is widely praised by prisoners and colleagues for her outstanding commitment, creativity and compassion in the role.
Jan 1, 2021

JIM JACKSON (HMP Oakwood)

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Jim’s Commendation is for going well beyond his role as HMP Oakwood’s Industries Manager, supporting prisoners and colleagues, addressing violence, and changing prisoners’ lives, while also transforming the prison’s industries.
Jan 1, 2021

REV ALECIA JOHNSTONE (HMP/YOI Preston)

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Alecia is Commended for transforming the care and support offered to care leavers at HMP/YOI Preston, and, more widely, in her role as a sessional Chaplain in the prison.
Jan 1, 2021

SUSAN LANZER (London CRC)

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Susan receives a Commendation for all-round excellence as a Probation Officer in London, over more than 30 years, and is praised for her persistence, creativity, and unwavering commitment to the possibility of change.
Jan 1, 2021

ROWAN MACKENZIE (HMPs Gartree & Stafford)

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Rowan is Commended, as a volunteer Drama Tutor, for setting up highly successful theatre companies for prisoners at HMPs Gartree and Stafford, harnessing the power of Shakespeare to transform people’s lives.
Jan 1, 2021

JASON MARSH (HMP/YOI Hatfield)

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Described as “an absolute credit to the service”, Jason is Commended, as a PEI at HMP/YOI Hatfield, for his boundless enthusiasm and creativity, continually looking for, and finding, ways to enhance the lives of both prisoners and staff.
Jan 1, 2021

CHRIS MCCAMMON (HMP Kirkham)

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Chris’s Commendation is for going “far above and beyond” his role as Catering Manager at HMP Kirkham, transforming not only the prison’s food, but also the health and well-being of prisoners and staff throughout the establishment.