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.
John Levitt
Graffiti Specialist, Royal Borough Windsor and Maidenhead
John has put his heart and soul into his job. He is diligent and conscientious. John sees graffiti as a personal challenge. He responds rapidly, working long hours including weekends, and often above and beyond the call of duty. The service has become so successful and popular that John has taken on a local celebrity status. He is known in the local press and amongst the community as "Chemical John". The Borough recently won the "Cleanest Town in Britain" Award. John's activities are fundamental in achieving this award. John works on his own initiative working directly with the public, the police, Housing Associations and Youth Offending Teams in targeting areas and offenders. He visits customers personally to offer assistance and support. He regularly receives letters of commendation. John lives and breathes graffiti. His dedication to his work even extends to removing graffiti whilst out socially with his wife.
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Community Engagement 2010
A council worker who has found effective ways for their council to engage more with its community -
Working with Young People 2010
A council worker who has shown exceptional dedication in the service of young people -
Green Award 2010
Someone who has developed a green initiative that has had a beneficial impact on the environment -
Team of the Year 2010
A council team whose work has shone and stood out above all others -
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