Service celebrates annual awards
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service has celebrated the skill and dedication of its workforce at its annual awards ceremony.
Six prestigious awards were presented at Kendal Rugby Club on Friday, with winners and nominees representing the service’s Wholetime, On-Call and Corporate functions.
The award winners were:
- Community Contribution Award – Amber Watch at Ulverston Blue Light Hub, awarded for their superb work ethic and community focus that includes visits, youth engagement, prevention work and fundraising. Also shortlisted were Callum Reid and Dean Readman.
- Outstanding Achievement – Katie Norman, Annie McInerney and the On-Call Support Crew Managers (Jonathan Hurst, Andy Wills, Shaun Yeats, Neil Aitken, Graeme Marshall and Ade Kevern), awarded for their exceptional work, innovation and dedication in the On-Call recruitment process. Also shortlisted were the Finance Team and Vanessa Fidler.
- Unsung Hero Award – Ann-Marie Sarginson, awarded for the efficiency, professionalism and kindness she demonstrates every day. Also shortlisted were Annie McInerney and the Cleaning Team at Barrow, Carlisle East and Workington (Kirsty Clapperton, Brenda Martin, Pat Preston, Janet Friend and Bev Nichols).
- Team of the Year – On-Call Support Crew Managers (Jonathan Hurst, Andy Wills, Neil Aitken, Shaun Yeats, Graeme Marshall and Ade Kevern) , awarded for going above and beyond to support the service’s On-Call candidates. Also shortlisted were Ambleside On-Call, Business Support and Learning and Development.
- EDI Champion – Pete Kavanagh, awarded for embodying the service’s Code of Ethics and setting a standard of treating colleagues with dignity and respect. Also shortlisted were Alasdair Guthrie and Steve Mattinson.
- Inspirational Leader Award – Sarah Studholme, awarded for developing as a supportive leader in her department and demonstrating the service’s Code of Ethics in their entirety. Also shortlisted were Callum Reid, Jemma Taylor and Helen Clark.
Rick Ogden, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service’s Chief Fire Officer, said: “This is the best day of the year for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, where we get to celebrate the outstanding work carried out by the team each and every day.
“I am incredibly proud of our service, and the awards are our chance to take a moment to pat everyone on the back and say thank you for everything they do.”
David Allen, Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, said: “It’s important to celebrate the positive work of an organisation – especially those who risk their lives to keep others safe.
“Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is successful because of their dedicated and passionate employees so I am pleased that I got to celebrate them at their awards.
“Well done to everyone that received an award – they were all very well deserved.”