The Jubilee Awards for Service is an annual awards programme celebrating the outstanding service of those working in the public sector. The awards recognise and reward individuals who go above and beyond their remit, dedicate their working life to helping others, or who have made a significant contribution to the lives of others through their work.
Many public sector workers from across the UK were nominated by grateful colleagues, friends or members of the public and on 25th July 2013, 12 Award Winners were invited to a ceremony at the House of Lords to receive their awards and certificates from Lord Watson of Richmond CBE.
Overall Winner
Ms Noran Flynn ~ Nechells POD Education Action Zone Director
Noran has worked in education for over thirty years in a variety of roles including as a secondary school teacher, an advisory teacher for autism and an officer with responsibility for community safety. Her current role is Education Action Zone Director, where she established the POD Community Interest Company in the heart of one of the most disadvantaged areas of Birmingham, working tirelessly to support eight schools in raising standards and improving educational attainment.
The event received attention in a number of news outlets, a selection of which are available below.
http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Nurse-Rita-receives-award-outstanding-service/story-19578642-detail/story.html#axzz2aQDhoFhH
http://www.nechellspod.com/blog/what-a-wonderful-day
http://www.suttoncoldfieldobserver.co.uk/Police-officer-given-earns-rare-accolade/story-19482793-detail/story.html
Find out about the other winners here.