Outstanding Individual Employee is one of the most hotly-contested categories at our annual staff awards.
There are three winners, one from each of our divisions. Here they are for 2025:
Charles Chirikeni
Winner - Children & Young People
Some of the comments from his nominations are:
Charles is dedicated, passionate about his role, inspirational. He relates positively with all the staff and young people. Committed to his work and his connection with the young people is amazing.
He listens to the young people and cares about them, working hard to help them.
Gareth Davies
Winner - Adult Social Care
Here is a snippet of Gareth's nomination:
He showed outstanding commitment and heart-warming support towards a gentleman supported in Leicester. Cav was diagnosed with leukaemia. Historically Gareth had taken Cav on holiday as he had no family. He took him shopping and helped him run his house. When he was admitted to hospital, Gareth went above and beyond, being at his side. When Cav was in hospital at the end of his life, Gareth made sure he was never alone.
Mark White
Winner - Specialist Support
Some of the comments from the nominations:
Mark has worked beyond his role over the last year by running BSL classes for staff working at the central office in a fun and creative way. He has introduced BSL skills for colleagues, to support communication across the Team.
Mark is a joy to have as a member of the Team and is an inspiration to all of us
Congratulations to all these worthy winners.
