Increase the Peace were invited to attend and to present an award as their aim to better the lives of Gloucestershire residents reflects Aspire Sports and Cultural Trust’s own. This commitment to the local community is one of the criteria for many of the staff awards.

Jacquie Douglas, Chief Executive at Aspire, said: “We are delighted by the sheer number of nominations this year, totalling an incredible 288 votes. This really shows the high quality of staff we have, all of whom are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our community. With so many exceptional staff members to choose from, it was difficult to vote for a winner in any category.”

This event marked the second annual staff awards, designed to celebrate those teams and individuals who go above and beyond expectations to provide the best fitness and wellbeing support to the Gloucester community.

Jacquie adds: “The Aspire awards evening has become a highlight in my diary and all of us at the charity and we are incredibly proud of our staff. Our finalists represent our values to the core: trust, respect, responsibility, professionalism, and honesty.”

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists in this year’s staff awards.
 

Employee of the Year Award

Winner: Paul Dewsbury

Finalists: Chris Clarke, Glen Knudsen

Supported by The Charity’s Trustees, presented by Trustee Chairperson Robin Bown

 

Customer Employee of Year - Oxstalls   

Winner: Divya Divakaren

Finalists: Jason Poole, Adam Toulson

Sponsored by Cater Cater Ltd, presented by Paul Holmes

 

 

Customer Employee of Year - GL1           

Winner: Tracie Simpson (collected by Helen Chidgey)

Finalists: Samir Hussain, Alison Gyde

Sponsored by Endsleigh, presented by Michael Cashmore

 

Teamwork Award           

Winner: Harley Morrison, Oxstalls (collected by Karl Allen)

Finalists: Louisa Campbell, GL1, Liam Bowers, GL1

Supported by The Charity’s Trustees, presented by Trustee Chris Rawlins        

 

Demonstrating Aspire Values as a Trusted Team Member Award

Winner: Leanne Hughes

Finalists: Naomi Ellinor, Laura Dillimore                 

Sponsored by Bigwave media, presented by Tom Gozna

 

Demonstrating Aspire Values by Taking Responsibility for Yourself and Others Award

Winner: Beth Thomas

Finalists: Katherine Knight, Conor Murphy

Sponsored by Rod Hande Magic, presented by Rod Hande

 

Demonstrating Aspire Values by Showing Respect to All Award

Winner: Joanne Berry

Finalists: Sally Jackman, Sophie Hayes

Sponsored by Increase the Peace, presented by Delroy Ellis

 

Demonstrating Aspire Values by Working Professionally Award

Winner: Chris Skelton

Finalists: Bayhid Choudhury, Julie Allen

Sponsored by City Electrical Factors, presented by Trustee Vice Chairperson Richard Crowhurst

 

Demonstrating Aspire Values Honesty Award

Winner: Janet Stokes

Finalists: Rob Normal, Lucy Hamilton

Sponsored by BPE solicitors, presented by Trustee Chairperson Robin Bown

 

Aspire to Do More Award

Winner: Steve Wigg

Finalists: Liana Hyde, Maisy Williams

Supported by The Charity’s Trustees, presented by Trustee Neil Hampson

 

Congratulations also must go to the most recent round of successful Aspire training course graduates. Our training courses, run by Babcock training, are designed to give people the skills and knowledge needed to become valuable, passionate employees, therefore expanding Gloucester residents’ work experience.

Our most recent class of graduates are: Rob Norman, Megan Hartery, Aaron Davies, Alison Gyde, Tom Alder, and Lisa Merrett.

Thanks to SCS Electricals for sponsoring the graduate awards on the evening.