Jan 1, 2020

DENIS LEWIS (Leeds Youth Offending Team)

AWARD WINNER 2019-20: Denis wins an Award for his exceptional skill and passion in his work with the young people at Leeds Youth Justice Service – including those who others find difficult to engage – and as an inspirational line manager, mentor, and role model to his colleagues. [This Award is supported by MTC.]
Jan 1, 2020

TERENCE ROWLEY (HMP & YOI Brinsford)

AWARD WINNER 2019-20: Terry’s Award is for his remarkable work as a Band 4 Instructor at HMP/YOI Brinsford, transforming not only the prison’s gardens and grounds, but also the lives of the especially vulnerable young men he employs – one of whom said, “if it wasn’t for Terry, I would not still be alive”. [This Award is supported by Ingeus.]
Jan 1, 2020

SARAH VINER (London CRC)

AWARD WINNER 2019-20: Sarah is granted an Award for her outstanding contribution to probation in London over more than three decades. Her nomination, supported by service users and colleagues, highlights her compassion, and her “exceptional” ability to engage those with especially complex needs. [This Award is supported by Serco Justice Services.]
Jan 1, 2020

STEVE WHITEHEAD & DAVID WILSON (HMP Hull)

AWARD WINNERS 2019-20: Steven and Dave (pictured) receive an Award, as Horticultural Instructors at HMP Hull, for their Windlesham Trophy-winning transformation of the environment and grounds in the prison, and for their inspiring work in support of the education and rehabilitation of the men they employ. [This Award is supported by Unilink. Steve and David also receive the POA Award for outstanding work by prison officers, supported by the Prison Officers Association.]
Jan 1, 2020

HEATHER BESTWICK (HMP Whatton)

COMMENDEE 2019-20: Heather’s Commendation is for her outstanding work, as a Band 5 Manager at HMP Whatton, in developing a raft of high-quality autism-related initiatives, culminating in the prison’s accreditation by the National Autistic Society.
Jan 1, 2020

CHLOE BLAKE (South West & South Central NPS)

COMMENDEE 2019-20: Chloe is Commended for her skill, dedication and humanity, in all aspects of her role as a Probation Officer for South West NPS, including in managing some of the most challenging individuals in her area.
Jan 1, 2020

RYAN BREWSTER (Yorkshire Prisons Group)

COMMENDEE 2019-20: Ryan receives a Commendation for his passion and vision, as a Project Manager for the Yorkshire Prisons Safety Team, in developing the #It’sOkayToTalk initiative, to help address emotional isolation among prisoners.
Jan 1, 2020

MICHAEL BRIGGINSHAW (HMP & YOI Woodhill)

COMMENDEE 2019-20: Mick has built an outstanding reputation as an Officer, among both prisoners and his peers, and is Commended, in the words of the Governor of HMP/YOI Woodhill, for being “what excellence looks like”.
Jan 1, 2020

STEVE COFFIELD & MARK KENDAL (HMP Humber)

COMMENDEES 2019-20: Steve (pictured) and Mark are Commended for their work, as Physical Education Officers at HMP Humber, on the prison’s Personal Achievement and Development Scheme, which they designed and is now being rolled out more widely.
Jan 1, 2020

KEITH DANIEL (HMYOI Wetherby)

COMMENDEE 2019-20: Keith’s Commendation is for his work at HMYOI Wetherby, over more than 40 years, including over a decade as a volunteer on the Army Cadet Programme, and is viewed by many of the young men there as “the grandad they never had”.
Jan 1, 2020

BARRY FLANAGAN (HMP Wymott)

COMMENDEE 2019-20: Barry is granted a Commendation for his inspirational leadership, as Programme Manager at HMP Wymott’s Recycling Lives Academy, of a team transforming the lives of prisoners, both in custody and after release.