AB Recognition, our new approach to employee recognition, launched externally in June and since then members of the public have nominated employees and teams for providing excellent customer service.
Members of the public can make a nomination using the short on-line form on our website.
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Commercial Services
Kevin Gresham - Unit Catering Manager, Hermitage Academy - Helensburgh
For the care, attention, professional and personable approach to pupils and going above and beyond.
Rum Festival Events Team, Helensburgh
For working extremely hard, making sure all aspects of event ran smoothly.
Customer Support Services
Patrice Seward - Customer Services Centre Agent
For being patient, understanding, diligent, caring, dedicated and hard working.
Douglas Bouttell - Estates Surveyor
For being very helpful, understanding, providing prompt assistance and going above and beyond.
Development and Economic Growth
Clipper Round the World Race Team, Oban
For all the hard work and organisation at the Clipper Round the World Race event, keeping Oban clean and looking its best.
Directorate Office – Dept A
Joe McAlinden - Refugee Resettlement Support Worker
For the amazing support and assistance provided for Ukrainians moving into the Helensburgh area.
Education
Lorraine Fisher - Headteacher (Acting) - Strachur Primary School
For the excellent work, having a positive impact on pupils and their families and the commitment to council values.
Nick Henry - Principal Teacher - Cardross Primary School (P7 class teacher)
For helping pupils transition into secondary school using brilliant teaching methods, kindness and compassion and the commitment to council values.
Jane McCormick - Learning Support Teacher, Port Charlotte Primary School
For the exceptional work, being nurturing, patient, sensitive, positive, kind and making a difference in pupils' lives.
Elizabeth Murney - Janitor/Caretaker, Port Ellen Primary School
For the commitment to the council values, being pleasant, helpful, hardworking and cheerful.
Madeline Paton - Health and Wellbeing Family Liaison Officer, Hermitage Primary School
For outstanding communication skills, engagement, proactiveness, admirable service, commitment and going above and beyond.
Megan Stirling - Head Teacher, Tighnabruaich Primary School
For the support, care, help and going above and beyond, making a positive impact on pupils' lives.
Elaine Sullivan - Depute Head Teacher, Rothesay Joint Campus
For the fantastic support provided to pupils, going above and beyond and the commitment to council values.
Stephen Craig - Janitor/Caretaker - Rosneath PS
For going above and beyond and being supportive to all.
Julie Clark - ASN Assistant - Dunoon Grammar School
For going above and beyond, providing care and support, being a role model, dedicated, empathetic and helpful to all.
Mary MacNeill - ASN Assistant - Ardrishaig Primary School
For the support, care, going above and beyond and providing service with enthusiasm and joy.
Honor McCutcheon - Tutor for Skills for Work - Dunoon Grammar School
For being an exceptional professional, supportive, encouraging, motivating and being a role model to all.
Patricia Cresswell - Teacher - Islay High School
For being supportive and helpful.
Luss Primary School staff
For the care, nurture, education, support, inclusion and collaborative ways of working provided to all pupils.
Legal and Regulatory Support
Karina Lang - Welfare Rights Assistant
For being compassionate, professional, understanding and patient, providing brilliant service.
Roads and Infrastructure Services
Scott MacLennan - Gardener/Gravedigger, Oban
For being dedicated, committed, hardworking and cheerful.
Duncan MacMillan - Refuse Collector, Oban
For being caring, committed, going above and beyond, making community members feel valued and being a great addition to the team.
Daniel Colquhoun - Street cleaner for Rosneath, Clynder and Rahane
For dedication, enthusiasm, work and effort.
Charles McDiarmid - Gardener 3/Gravedigger
For the enthusiasm, dedication, going above and beyond and being pivotal in the success of Dunoon Football Festival.
Patrick McTeague - Roadsweeper - Helensburgh
For the dedication, hard work, support and providing excellent service.
Alistair Anderson - Local Environment Team Operative – Campbeltown
For the hard work, providing outstanding service and the most beautiful flower displays.
Refuse Collection Team, Dunoon
Recognition for helping with bin collections, providing a wonderful service, being a dedicated team who goes above and beyond.
Blackhill Recycling Centre Team, Helensburgh
Recognition for good workmanship, being friendly, helpful and hard-working.
Cuan Ferry Team
Recognition for the hard work, being friendly, caring, courteous, lively, dedicated team that goes above and beyond in all weathers and sea conditions.
Pennyfuir Cemetery Team, Oban
For the grand job keeping the cemetery to a high standard and immaculate condition.
Crew of the Lady of Lismore, Port Appin
For being helpful, polite, professional and going above and beyond.