Council Worker of the Year Awards 2010 - Winners have been announced
The winners have been chosen by you the public! Click on each category to see who has won.
Leita Honey
Cemetery Registrar, Canterbury City Council
Why should Leita Honey be recognised as Council Worker of the Year? Because in the 18 years she's run the Cemeteries section, Leita has exceeded her duty in dealing with the bereaved. And that's why she deserves to be applauded - because of her outstanding care for others. Leita has skillfully managed the service, balanced the needs of customers as well as council policies and budgets. She's compassionate, which is essential when dealing with grieving relatives. She's also diplomatic and ensures consistency in service and compliance with current regulations. Relatives she deals with can be emotional, angry or distressed. Yet a funeral needs to be arranged and details established. Leita has strength of character and tremendous patience, sometimes spending hours with relatives. Leita is retiring this year after 38 years of total local government service so it would be extra special for her work to be honoured and rewarded in this way.
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Lifetime Service 2010
A council worker who deserves recognition for long and outstanding service to their council -
Bravery 2010
A council worker who has demonstrated an act of bravery in the course of their daily life -
Green Award 2010
Someone who has developed a green initiative that has had a beneficial impact on the environment -
Working with Young People 2010
A council worker who has shown exceptional dedication in the service of young people -
Team of the Year 2010
A council team whose work has shone and stood out above all others -
Community Engagement 2010
A council worker who has found effective ways for their council to engage more with its community