Yesterday marked the 9th year of the Marjorie Newton Wright Awards. Launched in 2009 to commemorate our founders Kenneth and Marjorie Newton Wright, the awards provide a fantastic opportunity to recognise, celebrate and commend many exceptional individuals, teams and volunteers across MacIntyre.
Colleagues, people we support and family members were invited to nominate those who made not only a huge impact on those we support, but to the whole organisation by continuously embodying MacIntyre’s values. This resulted in a remarkable 173 nominations; evidence of the outstanding contributions and commitment made this year.
With incredible performances from our No Limits students Lydon Williamson and Rocco O’Callaghan, we were thrilled to be joined by the Newton Wright family, two of our Trustees John Berriman and Duncan Strachan and nearly 300 guests to recognise the inspirational work completed across MacIntyre.
The details of the Winners and Highly Commended for each category are provided below. Congratulations to them all, as well as all those who were nominated.
Newcomer to MacIntyre or Role
Winner
Jennifer Summers, Brookes Road, Flitwick
Highly Commended
Katharine Waldron, Shared Lives, Warrington
Lee Williams, Hub 4, Warrington
Outstanding Individual Frontline Employee Award
Winners
Kate Webb, MacIntyre School
Lyn Mawhinney, No Limits
Michelle Wilkinson, Chesterfield Lifelong Learning
Highly Commended
Simon Earwicker, Dartford Road, Sevenoaks
Specialist Support Employee Award
Winner
Beverley Blackwell, Head of Admin
Highly Commended
Tanya May, Human Resources, Central Admin
Vicky Smith, MacIntyre Checkers
Outstanding Team Award
Winner
White Ladies Close, Worcester
Highly Commended
Office Admin, Ampthill
Burdock Close Team, Leicester
Health & Safety Champion Award
Winner
Sonya Cox, MacIntyre School
Highly Commended
Tina Murray, Area Manager, Bedfordshire
Kirsty Peachy, Head of Operations, Adult Services
Fundraising Champion Award
Winners
Zoey Cussons and Jess Brookes, Waring Close
Highly Commended
Dan Simmonds, Station Road, Ampthill
John Webber, No Limits, Milton Keynes
Innovation Award
Winner
Will Fletcher, Western Avenue, Chester
Highly Commended
Pam Rozentals, No Limits, Beds & Herts
Volunteer Award
Winner
Sue Checkett, Fletchers Mews, Milton Keynes
Highly Commended
Helen Blanksby, Chesterfield
Dewi Griffith, Milton Keynes
Inspiring Leader Award
Winners
Amanda Chadwick, No Limits Beds & Herts
Rowan Jackson, St Martins, Oswestry
Highly Commended
Jo Kent, No Limits, Bucks
Sally Lee, Manchester Road, Warrington