Announcing our 2023 Shining Star finalists Posted on October 17, 2023October 18, 2023 by Jaime We received nearly 400 nominations for this year’s Shining Star Awards. Please join us in congratulating and celebrating everyone who received a nomination. With lots of exceptional entries, the judges had some difficult decisions to make but we are pleased to announce our finalists for the 2023 Shining Star Awards. Dream Team Everyone on site demonstrates exemplary client relationships; Excellent customer service standards and behaviours; the site delivers innovation across all areas of the operation (i.e ESG, Personal Development); continuous opportunities for colleague development and recognition; everyone embraces company values and drives a service culture. M&G Kildean Team GLA Trafalgar Square Heritage Warden Team Borough Yards Security Team Biggest Cheerleader An ambassador for other colleagues; encourages their peers to take a leap of faith in themselves, cheerleads their peers to others; takes time out to recognise others, authentic mentor; and supports their peers to achieve their full potential. Christopher Sturman Alexandra Wakeford Irina Bruja Apprentice Extraordinaire Proactive within their approach to their Apprenticeship; applies learnings to improve the internal/external customer experience and business needs; leads by example becoming a positive mentor for others; shares personal experiences to pave the way for future apprentices. Zivile Jaksukaite-Svarychevskyy Gemma Clay Reed Barham Go Getter Someone who has financial achievement within their account(s); takes responsibility for ensuring company controls and QHSE compliance; demonstrates remarkable contract retention and growth; positively influences the culture of their team/department; promotes a culture of collaboration and teamwork; delivers an outstanding service to their customers (internal/ external); understands customer needs to build loyalty; implements and actively supports company initiatives and promotions; demonstrates skills and innovation. Connor Burgess Mauricio Gomez Judi Sloman Mosaic Mountain Mover Someone who has shown significant commitment to Diversity and inclusion and/or wellbeing; demonstrates a passion for D&I, promotes initiatives and shares best practices; inspires and influences others in D&I; embraces and embodies our company values; implements and actively supports company initiatives; is an ambassador for the organisation; creates practical or innovative solutions to overcome D&I challenges. Dave Herpe Danny Hawkins Eric Davies Hidden Gem (site) Someone who is seen as a role model within their team and shares their knowledge with others; strives to drive continuous improvement and innovation; delivers an outstanding service to their internal/external customers; consistently goes above and beyond; committed to ongoing continuous personal development; positively influences the culture of their team/department. Christopher Grimley Virgilio Da Silva Castro Jose Medina Santana To the Moon and Back Someone who demonstrates excellent customer service standards and behaviours; has demonstrated initiative in the role to drive a service-led culture within their business; constantly demonstrates a warm, friendly and genuine manner with customers; takes responsibility for giving feedback and promotes service conversations; helps/coaches others to meet the required standards or challenges; reviews customer feedback and seeks innovative ways to improve service and build loyalty with the team. Kenneth Alfred Dori Houston Jackie Knight Community Enrichment Demonstrates a passion for social value, promotes initiatives and shares best practices; implements and actively supports company initiatives; inspires and influences others to get involved with social value initiatives; is an ambassador for the organisation; drives change for the better. Dennis Reynolds Omar McLaren Kathryn Russell Personal Growth Seeker Someone who has shown significant commitment to ongoing personal development; demonstrates an outstanding contribution to the workplace; exceeds expectations in learning and work; and applies learnings to improve the internal/external customer experience. Sean Hawe Roy Vargas Terrazas Kathleen Weaver Hidden Gem (support services) Someone who is seen as a role model within their team and shares their knowledge with others; strives to drive continuous improvement and innovation; delivers an outstanding service to their internal/external customers; consistently goes above and beyond; committed to ongoing continuous personal development; positively influences the culture of their team/department. Rebecca McKinnell Lindsay Hayter Georgia Jeal The Inspirer Someone who is a natural leader who sets a clear vision and inspires others to achieve success; actively promotes the importance of colleague development, succession planning and wellbeing; takes full ownership of their individual and team responsibilities to deliver exceptional results; explores beyond horizons and takes measured risks to challenge the status quo; demonstrates successful implementation of new ideas. Mark Rowlett Olaniyi Lawal Saul Ashworth Sustainability Superstar Someone who demonstrates a passion for sustainability, promotes initiatives and shares best practices; inspires and influences others in sustainability; creates practical or innovative solutions to overcome sustainability challenges; implements and actively supports company initiatives; is an ambassador for the organisation; and drives change for the better. Eric Davies Natasha Needham Gloria Prieto De Maffei Game Changer M&A Someone who has had a profound impact on the business; accepted, or led new challenges or initiatives; demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit that has driven a positive commercial impact; explores beyond horizons, challenging current practices and behaviours; has made a unique and innovative contribution; demonstrates exceptional dedication and loyalty to their site/department. Lewis McKay Shaun Patter Amanda Lenehan Game Changer non M&A Someone who has made a significant positive impact for their client; has accepted, or led new challenges or initiatives; positively challenges current practices and behaviours and suggests alternatives; has made a unique and innovative contribution; demonstrates exceptional dedication and loyalty to their site/department. Kanya Batchilly Leontina Arranhado Fara-Jayne Painter Talented Newbie Someone who delivers an outstanding service to their internal/external customers; consistently goes above and beyond; is committed to ongoing continuous personal development; demonstrates skill and innovation; positively influences the culture of their team/department. Chloe McNamara Alison Tucker Paulina Kacala Ultimate Star This award is open to all colleagues who have received a Shining Star nomination in the last 12 months. The winner will have gone above and beyond what is expected of them. This award is tracked month on month through the Shining Star nomination process. Ellis Wood Josh Chegwin Zach White, Daniel Smith, Michaela Joseph (team nomination) The awards ceremony is taking place at the National Football Museum in Manchester on 23 November. We can’t wait to welcome our finalists, colleagues, sponsors and clients to a special evening of celebrating all the incredible people who live and breathe our values – Always do right, Always seek better and Always put people first. A massive congratulations to all our finalists and good luck on the night. Share via: 0 Shares Facebook 0 Twitter LinkedIn