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.
Mark Griffin
Head of Waste Strategy, London Borough of Hackney
Mark Griffin played a key role in Hackney's rise in recycling from 1% in 2001/02 to 23% in 2007/08. Mark also led on Hackney becoming the second local authority, and first inner city location, to adopt compulsory recycling. Mark led the successful Street Leaders scheme - inspiring and encouraging residents to be ambassadors for recycling. All this in a borough suffers severe overcrowding and where 25% of residents don't have English as a first language. Mark has driven the importance of local environmental quality (LEQ) for the community by achieving major success by working in partnership - the level of unacceptable litter on our streets was reduced from 36% in 2005/06 to 19% in 2008/9. This was completed without additional resources, instead using mapping and intelligence and working with Waste Services, local housing organisations, businesses and residents. Mark is now building on this and taking forward an ambitious and innovative Ward Improvement Programme. Mark has also built up a well respected team, both internally and externally - advising New York City on recycling in an urban environment.
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Working with Young People 2010
A council worker who has shown exceptional dedication in the service of young people -
Team of the Year 2010
A council team whose work has shone and stood out above all others -
Green Award 2010
Someone who has developed a green initiative that has had a beneficial impact on the environment -
Lifetime Service 2010
A council worker who deserves recognition for long and outstanding service to their council -
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