COMMENDEE 2021-22: Mel’s Commendation is for her outstanding leadership in transforming the Close Supervision Centre, and Separation & Segregation Unit, at HMP Full Sutton, praised by the Regional Director, HMI Prisons and the prisoners themselves.

COMMENDEE 2021-22: Martin is Commended for his remarkable courage, leadership and determination throughout Covid, as Catering Manager at HMP/YOI Wymott, including, at the start of the pandemic, when his team suffered the death of a much-loved colleague.

AWARD WINNER 2020-21: Zahid wins an Award for his work as Managing Chaplain and Imam at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, and the support he offers to both prisoners and staff in times of crisis. He is praised for “his sensitivity and wisdom”, “exemplary leadership”, and “tremendous dedication”, earning respect from prisoners and staff alike. [This Award is supported by Ingeus.]

AWARD WINNER 2020-21: George’s Award is for his exceptional work as an Officer at HMP Dartmoor over more than 30 years. His nomination includes fulsome tributes from prisoners and peers; and to quote the Governor: “a prison full of Officer Blakes would be wholly rehabilitative, respectful, decent, procedurally just, and crammed with wellbeing.” [This Award is supported by Seetec Justice.]

AWARD WINNER 2020-21: Prison Officer Jo receives her Award for her voluntary role as a Family Liaison Officer at HMP Holme House, bringing boundless sensitivity, compassion and resilience, and providing a case study of truly excellent practice, in her support for prisoners and families facing with death and bereavement. [This Award is supported by Sodexo Justice Services.]

AWARD WINNER 2020-21: Wayne is granted an Award for his “passion”, “progressive approach”, and “exceptional leadership”, as part of the National Drug Strategy Delivery Unit at HMPPS, in driving forward the innovative, and widely-praised, Incentivised Drug Free Living Programme, which is now being rolled out across the estate. [This Award is supported by Mitie Care & Custody.]

AWARD WINNER 2020-21: A Prison Officer for over 30 years, and described as a “remarkable individual” and “an inspiration to the men”, Ricardo is granted an Award in recognition of his unflagging commitment to rehabilitation, and in particular his creative approach to addressing knife crime and gang-related violence, at HMP Pentonville. [This Award is supported by MTC.]

AWARD WINNER 2020-21: Described by the Governor as “a real asset” and “one of the best”, Daljinder is granted an Award for all-round excellence as an Officer at HMP Woodhill, in particular for the encouragement and support offered to his colleagues, and his skill in managing especially challenging and vulnerable prisoners. [This Award is supported by the Prison Officers Association.]