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.
Andrew Ellis
Home Energy Conservation Officer, Harrogate Borough Council
Stoking solid fuel boilers or using expensive storage heaters became a thing of the past for council residents as eight old peoples' bungalows in Copt Hewick (a village with no gas supply) were the first to be provided with ground source heat pumps (GSHPs); sourcing heat from underground saw bills go down and homes become warmer. Andrew has pioneered the use of GSHPs in council homes, working with colleagues and supported by industry funding partners. This groundbreaking scheme resulted in 35-50% running cost reductions and the initial properties reduced CO2 emissions by 25.6 tonnes pa, a 64% reduction. Andrew's determination to see more properties provided with this green/cheaper energy has seen him attract external funding, including Government grant, to support his council's contribution to fit GSHPs in a further 85 properties. Andrew's achievements have been recognised and his peers have sought him out; he has held learning days for government, council and industry representatives from all over the country.
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Lifetime Service 2010
A council worker who deserves recognition for long and outstanding service to their council -
Green Award 2010
Someone who has developed a green initiative that has had a beneficial impact on the environment -
Bravery 2010
A council worker who has demonstrated an act of bravery in the course of their daily life -
Community Engagement 2010
A council worker who has found effective ways for their council to engage more with its community -
Team of the Year 2010
A council team whose work has shone and stood out above all others -
Working with Young People 2010
A council worker who has shown exceptional dedication in the service of young people