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.
Kate Wyatt
Children and Young People's Officer, Forest of Dean District Council
Kate Wyatt's energy and enthusiasm has ensured the positive contribution young people make in the Forest of Dean doesn't go unnoticed.
Fed up with the bad press young people get Kate established the annual Forest Youth Awards in 2007 recognising the great work they do in the community to help others.
Kate has coordinated district links with the Forest Youth Forum giving young people a voice and acting on what they say. They recently had a speed-networking event between young people and councillors. This was a massive success and Kate is now building on this with 'I'm a councillor get me out of here' to elect a Youth Engagement Member Champion.
The former nurse has proven she's young at heart by getting involved in the Play Rangers project using the forest as a base for activities for children aged eight to 16 ranging from den building to crafts and games.
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Team of the Year 2010
A council team whose work has shone and stood out above all others -
Lifetime Service 2010
A council worker who deserves recognition for long and outstanding service to their council -
Working with Young People 2010
A council worker who has shown exceptional dedication in the service of young people -
Green Award 2010
Someone who has developed a green initiative that has had a beneficial impact on the environment -
Community Engagement 2010
A council worker who has found effective ways for their council to engage more with its community -
Bravery 2010
A council worker who has demonstrated an act of bravery in the course of their daily life
