COMMENDEE 2023-24: Greg, an Officer Instructor at HMP Dumfries, receives a Commendation for the passion and creativity he has shown in designing, and bringing to life, the prison’s ‘Wellbeing garden’; turning an area of wasteland into a sensory haven for all, and for those with mental health issues and dementia in particular.

AWARD WINNER 2022-23: Praised by the Governor for her “infectious enthusiasm” and ability to “get things done”, Natalie receives her Award for her exceptional work setting up the Drug Recovery Wing at HMP/YOI Pentonville, which has won widespread acclaim from colleagues and prisoners alike. [Her Award is supported by G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services.]

AWARD WINNER 2022-23: Niyi’s Award is for the “inspirational determination and courage” he has shown, as an Officer at HMP Wandsworth, in developing and driving forward Together Against Racism, which has helped to tackle discrimination in the jail and is now being rolled out across the prison estate. [He also receives the POA Award for outstanding work by a Prison Officer.]

AWARD WINNER 2022-23: Rupert is granted an Award for his remarkable work, as Senior Public Health Lead in HMPPS, in helping to drive and shape the organisation’s response to Covid-19. His tireless efforts, skill, and professionalism throughout the pandemic “directly contributed to saving hundreds of lives”. [His Award is supported by Interventions Alliance.]

AWARD WINNER 2022-23: Described in his nomination as “a wise silver fox”, and by his Governor as “the quiet backbone of Aylesbury”, Sean receives an Award for his outstanding service as a Prison Officer, and for the passion, skill, and dedication he has brought to all aspects of his role, over more than 30 years. [His Award is supported by Ingeus.]

AWARD WINNER 2022-23: Richard’s Award is for his exceptional work as a Vocational Training Officer, teaching gardening and animal husbandry, at HMP/YOC Hydebank Wood –  “changing lives one at a time” through his caring and inspiring approach, and winning a top prize at the Balmoral Show along the way. [He also receives the Keith Bromley Award for Education & Skills Training.]

AWARD WINNER 2022-23: Mark’s Award is for the deep humanity, commitment, and exemplary jailcraft he has shown over three decades as an Officer and Custodial Manager at HMP Wandsworth, and for being, in the words of one colleague, “one of the greatest leaders I have ever had the privilege to work with”. [His Award is supported by Serco Justice and Immigration (UK&E).]

AWARD WINNER 2022-23: Tracey is granted an Award for her outstanding vision, personal courage, and unwavering resolve in raising awareness, and transforming attitudes, about the menopause among prisoners and staff at HMP/YOI Drake Hall; with the impact of her work now being felt right across the Service. [Her Award is supported by The Hanley Trust.]

AWARD WINNER 2022-23: Prison Officer Paige’s Award is for her remarkable skill, compassion, and empathy in her work on HMP/YOI Elmley’s In-patient unit – “far in advance” of what would normally be expected – helping to manage and care for men with particularly challenging and complex needs. [Her Award is supported by Sodexo – Government.]

COMMENDEE 2022-23: Dawn is Commended as a Workshop Instructor at HMP/YOI Aylesbury, where she runs the team doing the prison’s laundry. Held in high regard by prisoners and colleagues alike, her Governor says “if I had a prison full of Dawns, life would be better and easier for everyone”.