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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Team of the Year 2009
A council team whose work has shone and stood out above all others -
Transformation 2009
A council worker whose work has transformed a project to benefit the community or council -
Innovation 2009
A council worker whose innovative work has benefited the council or the wider community -
Working with Young People 2009
A council worker who has shown exceptional dedication in the service of young people -
Leadership 2009
A council worker who has shown great leadership skills and is an inspiration to those around them -
Bravery 2009
A council worker who has demonstrated an exceptional feat of bravery in the course of their daily life -
Lifetime Service 2009
A council worker who deserves recognition for long and outstanding service to their council -
Caring 2009
A council worker who has demonstrated outstanding care towards others -
Community Engagement 2009
A council worker who has found effective ways for their council to engage more with its community -
Green Award 2009
An individual who has developed a green initiative that has had a beneficial impact on the environment