Council workers of the year named

The winners of the Council Worker of the Year Awards 2010 were recognised at an awards ceremony last night on the final evening of the Local Government Group’s Annual Conference in Bournemouth.

Hundreds of staff were put forward by their councils and after 23 candidates were shortlisted in six categories, the public have chosen who they think most deserves to be honoured.

The winners and categories are:
*Lifetime Service – John Purcell (Hillingdon Council)
*Bravery – Paul Child (Hampshire County Council)
*Community Engagement – Jenny King (North East Lincolnshire Council)
*Green Award - Leo McMulkin (Birmingham City Council)
*Working with Young People – Joanne Butterworth (Salford City Council)
*Team of the Year – Gas Maintenance Team (Birmingham City Council)

Each winner received a trophy and £200 prize.

The Council Worker of the Year Awards are organised by the Local Government Channel, in association with the Local Government Association. They have been going for five years. Journalist and presenter Jeremy Vine hosted this year’s awards.

For more information on the awards and winners, and a full list of nominees visit www.localgovernmentchannel.com