Jan 1, 2021

SARA MUSKER (HMP/YOI Hindley)

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Sara’s Commendation is for her outstanding contribution, on top of her main job, to HMP/YOI Hindley’s Decency Team, leading to significant improvements in safety, staff-prisoner relationships, and the jail’s rehabilitative culture.
Jan 1, 2021

DEREK RHODEN (Greater Manchester National Probation Service)

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Derek receives a Commendation for his clear, consistent and compassionate approach to all aspects of his work, and his contributions to diversity and inclusion in particular, as a Senior Probation Officer in Greater Manchester.
Jan 1, 2021

IAN SPARSHOTT (Hampshire & Isle of Wight CRC)

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Ian’s Commendation is for his extensive volunteer work, with Hampshire and Isle of Wight CRC, drawing on his own lived-experience to assist and mentor service users, including leading the Southampton Service User Network support group.
Jan 1, 2021

TRACEY VARELA (HMP Kirkham)

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Tracey receives a Commendation for her outstanding contribution to health and well-being at HMP Kirkham, using her leadership, drive and imagination to bring real benefits to the lives of prisoners and staff across the establishment.
Jan 1, 2021

JACQUI WIZARD (HMP Grendon)

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Jacqui is Commended for “her compassion, hard work and dedication to her patients”, consistently driving up standards of care, over more than 25 years, first as a nurse, and now as Head of Healthcare, at HMP Grendon.
Jan 1, 2021

CAROLYN WOOD (Aycliffe Secure Centre)

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Carolyn receives a Commendation for her leadership and dedication, and caring approach, as a Specialist Nurse at Aycliffe Secure Centre, ensuring the highest quality healthcare for some of the most vulnerable young people in society.
Jan 1, 2020

FLORENCE ALAKE (HMP & YOI Isis)

AWARD WINNER 2019-20: Florence wins an Award for her exceptional jailcraft at HMP/YOI Isis; as a widely-respected mentor to her peers; and for being someone who, in the words of her Governor, “quietly and modestly does her job brilliantly, [and] exemplifies all the qualities you would wish for in an Officer”. [This Award is sponsored by Mitie Care & Custody.]
Jan 1, 2020

KIRSTEN AMPHLETT (South West & South Central NPS)

AWARD WINNER 2019-20: Described by her manager as “an incomparable gem”, and by one of three service users who nominated her, as “bloody brilliant”, Kirsten’s Award is for her truly exceptional compassion, skill and dedication, as a Probation Services Officer at Lawson House Approved Premises. [This Award is supported by Seetec Justice.]
Jan 1, 2020

ALICE BURROWS (London CRC)

AWARD WINNER 2019-20: Alice’s nomination, as a Senior Probation Practitioner for London CRC, includes an impressive array of testimonials from both colleagues and service users, and she receives an Award as an exemplar of excellence, for her outstanding commitment, skill, and enthusiasm. [This Award is supported by Novus.]
Jan 1, 2020

NIKKI DENNINGTON (HMP & YOI Standford Hill)

AWARD WINNER 2019-20: Nikki wins an Award for her work as a Tutor with Weston College at HMP Standford Hill, as a highly gifted teacher and champion of the arts, and for her creative and compassionate use of the arts to engage some of the prison’s most challenging and vulnerable men. [Nikki also receives the Keith Bromley Award for Education & Skills Training, supported by The Bromley Trust.]
Jan 1, 2020

DAVID HILL (HMP Buckley Hall)

AWARD WINNER 2019-20: David’s Award is for his remarkable creativity and tenacity, as a Catering Manager at HMP Buckley Hall, in transforming the look, taste, and nutritional qualities, of the prison’s food – improving the men’s physical health, and their emotional well-being and behaviour, too. [This Award is supported by Sodexo Justice Services.]
Jan 1, 2020

LAURA JACOBS (HMP Grendon)

AWARD WINNER 2019-20: Laura was nominated by ten prisoners for her work as a Psychologist at HMP Grendon. She receives an Award for her outstanding contribution to the prison’s Therapeutic Community, and is described in testimonials, from both colleagues and prisoners, as “an incredible woman”, and “simply unforgettable”. [This Award is supported by G4S Care & Justice Services.]