06.07.09
Award winning council workers
The winners of the 2009 Local Government Council Worker of the Year Awards were announced at a gala dinner in Harrogate at the end of the LGA's annual conference
44 finalists in ten categories mingled with ministers and local government executives at the only awards ceremony that recognises the efforts of front-line council staff.
Hosted by broadcaster Jeremy Vine and featuring an address from new Communities & Local Government Secretary, John Denham, but the real stars were the council workers themselves.
And the winners are…
Innovation Category 2009
Steve Pickering - Warrington Borough Council
Leadership Category 2009
Sue Bourne - Reading Borough Council
Transformation Category 2009
Andy Hollingshead - Leicestershire County Council
Caring Category 2009
Stuart Simmons - Leeds City Council
Bravery Category 2009
Barry Snowdon - Mansfield District Council
Working with Young People Category 2009
Nikki Toms - Teignbridge District Council
Community Engagement Category 2009
Steph Edkins - Worcestershire County Council
Green Category 2009
Julie Moulds - Staffordshire County Council
Team of the Year Category 2009
Casualty Reduction Team - Norfolk County Council
Lifetime Service Category 2009
John Morris - Braintree District Council
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