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Dozens of staff who play a key role in
operating the biggest charitable trust of its kind in England have been
honoured for their loyalty and excellent standard of work.
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust has held its first ever Staff
Commendation Awards. Among the winners were 38 members of staff with
nearly a 1,000 years service between them. Awards were handed out to
librarians, sports centre staff, administrators, gardeners and heritage
staff to mark their 20, 30 and 40 years worth of service.
As well as honouring long service, the revamped awards also recognised
the efforts and achievements of Trust staff across six different
categories.
The awards went to:
• Top Team: Active Living Team;
• Leading by Example: Sheila O’Brien (winner), Tyldesley Library
(runner-up);
• Giving Something Back: Senior Peer Mentors (volunteers with Active
Living);
• Partnership Working: Platt Bridge Library project group;
• Breakthrough: Neighbourhood Renewal Fund Project Team;
• Exceptional Achievement in Learning: David Hebblethwaite;
In addition a special honorary award was presented to Cemetery Service
Manager Tony Bassett and his dedicated team who received several
nominations.
‘Leading by Example’ winner Sheila O’Brien, who works as a Centres
Officer at Golborne and Platt Bridge libraries was also honoured for her
20 years of service. Sheila said: “I first came to libraries on a four
week contract to cover sickness - and I'm still here 20 years later!
I’ve seen lots of change s in the time and had a number of different
roles. I have always found my colleagues to be the best part of the job
and I was particularly moved when my staff nominated me for this award.
“The job can be very demanding, so it’s very reassuring to know that our
efforts are appreciated and a timely reminder that all our front line
staff are the most important asset we have.”
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust Rodney Hill gave out the awards
alongside Trustee Jean Garlick. Rodney said: “I am honoured to have
presented these awards; we are very, very proud of the great work that
our staff do. We are a large organisation with a huge variety of
services to deliver so it is very important that everyone has a chance
to be recognised for their achievements. Everyone is part of the same
team working towards the same goals and we always strive to achieve
excellence. The staff here today have proved just what can be achieved
through passion, dedication and talent.”
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s vision is to get people across Wigan
Borough more physically, mentally and creatively active. The Trust also
aims to have a positive impact on people’s lives through the wide range
of services it provides. For further information about the Trust and its
services call 01942 828508 or visit
www.wlct.org.
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this press release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Media and Public Relations Manager, on 01942
486937 or at
c.dunbar@wlct.org
Photographs: The attached pictures show Sheila O’Brien and the Active
Living Team receiving their rewards from Rodney Hill and Jean Garlick.
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See
www.wlct.org
Getting Wigan Active and Improving People’s Lives: is Wigan Leisure and
Culture Trust’s vision to get people across Wigan Borough more
physically, mentally and creatively active. The Trust also aims to have
a positive impact on people’s lives through the wide range of services
it provides.
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Sheila O’Brien and the Active Living Team
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