COMMENDEE 2016-17: Neil is an Officer and Sex Offender Treatment Programme facilitator at HMP Wakefield, and is Commended for his contribution to the ‘Wayfinders’ peer outreach programme at the prison.

COMMENDEE 2016-17: Sarah is granted a Commendation for the compassion, infectious enthusiasm, and commitment to the transformational power of learning that she has brought to her role as Library Manager at HMP Kirkham.

COMMENDEES 2016-17: Officers Michael and Scott, from HMP/YOI Thorn Cross, are Commended for the passion and drive they have shown in delivering over twelve thousand hours of volunteer work in the community, since April 2013.s

COMMENDEES 2016-17: Tracey, from Police Scotland, and Gordon, Operations Manager at HMP Edinburgh, are Commended for their ‘Meet the Police’ initiative, promoting improved relationships between prisoners’ families and the police.

COMMENDEE 2016-17: Sian, a painting, decorating and tiling Instructor at HMP Ford, receives a Commendation for the dedication, skill and compassion she shows in all aspects of her work.

COMMENDEE 2016-17: Antony is a Vocational Instructor for industrial cleaning at HMP Huntercombe, and is Commended for his outstanding all-round contribution to prisoner education, training and development.

COMMENDEES 2016-17: Officers Donna and Lorna, and Custodial Manager Teresa, are granted a Commendation for their role in making HMP Drake Hall the first whole prison to gain ‘Enabling Environment’ status from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

COMMENDEES 2016-17: Thomas and Kellie, from Novus, receive a Commendation for their pivotal roles in transforming all aspects of the prisoner learning experience at HMP/YOI Thorn Cross.

COMMENDEE 2016-17: Johannes, a Physical Education Instructor at HMYOI Polmont, receives a Commendation for his all-round contribution to transforming the lives of the young men in his care.

COMMENDEE 2016-17: Sallyann manages the Parenting Programme Project at HMYOI Brinsford, and is Commended for the enthusiasm, energy, commitment and care she brings to all aspects of her role.

COMMENDEE 2016-17: Gail is Head of the Offender Management Unit at HMP Buckley Hall, and receives a Commendation for the dedication, skill and creativity she has shown in transforming offender management in the prison.

COMMENDEE 2016-17: Andrew, Senior Catering Officer at HMP Maghaberry, is Commended for the widespread impact he has had on prisoners, staff and the wider community, as a result of his tireless efforts to make a difference.