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.
Liz Parkes
Community Librarian, Birmingham City Council
The label Community Librarian in no way tells the whole story about Liz Parkes - an unsung hero who believes passionately in what she does. She has shown exceptional dedication to the people of Shard End and has helped transform the library into a community resource young people enjoy visiting. Liz is committed to improving the service and uses innovative ways to attract new customers and engage with existing library members. Not all local residents read or want traditional library services and Liz has adapted to their needs by offering a wide range of services including story sessions for parents and babies, pre-school clubs for young children, after school craft clubs, homework clubs, children's discos and social activities. She has inspired young people to achieve and helped transform the opportunities available to them. Liz Parkes is a richly deserving nominee for this award, as the people of Shard End would testify.
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Transformation 2009
A council worker whose work has transformed a project to benefit the community or council -
Team of the Year 2009
A council team whose work has shone and stood out above all others -
Leadership 2009
A council worker who has shown great leadership skills and is an inspiration to those around them -
Lifetime Service 2009
A council worker who deserves recognition for long and outstanding service to their council -
Community Engagement 2009
A council worker who has found effective ways for their council to engage more with its community -
Caring 2009
A council worker who has demonstrated outstanding care towards others -
Green Award 2009
An individual who has developed a green initiative that has had a beneficial impact on the environment -
Innovation 2009
A council worker whose innovative work has benefited the council or the wider community -
Bravery 2009
A council worker who has demonstrated an exceptional feat of bravery in the course of their daily life -
Working with Young People 2009
A council worker who has shown exceptional dedication in the service of young people