COMMENDEE 2020-21: Jose’s Commendation is for his tireless work, as a Lecturer at HMP/YOI Pentonville, to help change prisoners’ lives, for which he is widely respected, by prisoners and staff, throughout the establishment.

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Kenny is part of the Environmental Group at HMP/YOI Woodhill, and is Commended for the exuberance and positivity he shows in everything he does, and the positive impact he has on prisoners, staff, and the prison environment.

COMMENDEE 2020-21: COMMENDEE 2020-21: Brendan is Commended, as an Officer at HMP Coldingley, for his excellent jailcraft, unfaltering dedication, and selfless care and support for both prisoners and staff; as well as being “an absolute joy to work with”.

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Mick’s Commendation is for his outstanding character and professional qualities, as an Officer at HMP Isle of Wight, and for helping deliver diversity and Veterans-based initiatives in the jail to the highest level.

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Alecia is Commended for transforming the care and support offered to care leavers at HMP/YOI Preston, and, more widely, in her role as a sessional Chaplain in the prison.

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Rowan is Commended, as a volunteer Drama Tutor, for setting up highly successful theatre companies for prisoners at HMPs Gartree and Stafford, harnessing the power of Shakespeare to transform people’s lives.

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Described as “an absolute credit to the service”, Jason is Commended, as a PEI at HMP/YOI Hatfield, for his boundless enthusiasm and creativity, continually looking for, and finding, ways to enhance the lives of both prisoners and staff.

COMMENDEE 2020-21: Chris’s Commendation is for going “far above and beyond” his role as Catering Manager at HMP Kirkham, transforming not only the prison’s food, but also the health and well-being of prisoners and staff throughout the establishment.

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.

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.