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.
Shigufta Khan
Black and minority ethnic domestic abuse support worker, Blackburn with Darwen Council
From her office at the WISH Centre in Blackburn, Shigufta Khan has helped dozens of women and children escape from being abused in their homes. Shigufta has helped more than 100 women from a hard to reach section of the community who are victims of domestic abuse, honour crimes and forced marriages. She is Blackburn with Darwen's first domestic abuse support worker for black and ethnic minority communities. Shigufta, a mother herself, gives vulnerable women advice and support to help them escape from violent partners or gives them the confidence and self esteem to stand up against the abuse. The number of service users she has helped shows how well she has raised awareness about the issue in this community as well as how well she has engaged with women. She has also devoted a lot of time to training. She has completed a foundation degree in public services in her own time and has completed the co-ordinated action against domestic abuse assessed independent advocacy training. Her role is funded by the Council.
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Lifetime Service 2009
A council worker who deserves recognition for long and outstanding service to their council -
Bravery 2009
A council worker who has demonstrated an exceptional feat of bravery in the course of their daily life -
Caring 2009
A council worker who has demonstrated outstanding care towards others -
Leadership 2009
A council worker who has shown great leadership skills and is an inspiration to those around them -
Innovation 2009
A council worker whose innovative work has benefited the council or the wider community -
Community Engagement 2009
A council worker who has found effective ways for their council to engage more with its community -
Working with Young People 2009
A council worker who has shown exceptional dedication in the service of young people -
Team of the Year 2009
A council team whose work has shone and stood out above all others -
Transformation 2009
A council worker whose work has transformed a project to benefit the community or council -
Green Award 2009
An individual who has developed a green initiative that has had a beneficial impact on the environment