2009 Justice Awards Winners

Individual award winners

Caring for victims: Joint Winners
Ronald O'Leary, Northamptonshire, Yasmeen Siddique, Leicestershire and Rutland; Ronald O'Leary: I am astonished. I was reading the biographies of the other nominees and assumed it would be one of them. It came as a complete surprise to win. I am passionate about the work I do with victims. The whole day has been terrific.; Yasmeen Siddique: Very excited and surprised to have won. I love what I do and can really see the difference that it makes. I have seen some good results from my work as I feel I can relate to the issues at hand.; Listen to the interview (Yasmeen Siddique)
Listen to the interview (Ronald O'Leary) High resolution photo (Ronald O'Leary); Highly commended
Stuart Robins , Kent; High resolution photo
Caring for witnesses: Winner
Valerie Watson, West Yorkshire; I am overwhelmed. A fantastic end to a career, which I am shortly to retire from. I didn't even know that I had been nominated. I work a great deal with a number of people including court clerks, ushers and other agencies to make it easier for people who have come into contact with the system as witnesses.; Listen to the interview High resolution photo; Highly commended
Sandra Tighe, North Wales
Ian Rawson-Lax, North Yorkshire; High resolution photo (Sandra Tighe) High resolution photo (Ian Rawson-Lax)
Tackling Youth Crime: Joint Winners
Simon Grant, London
Roger Stratton, Avon & Somerset; Simon Grant: I am overwhelmed. I didn't expect to get this far. My manager nominated me and to get this far is amazing. I thought that getting a nomination was great, but so happy to win. Definitely proud for the rest of my life.; Roger Stratton: Very delighted and pleased, it was a big surprise. What a wonderful occasion.I love what I do and being able to see the good that comes out of that.; Listen to the interview (Simon Grant) High resolution photo (Simon Grant)
Listen to the interview (Roger Stratton) High resolution photo (Roger Stratton); Highly commended
Carl Clements, Surrey; High resolution photo
Working with offenders: Winner
Dave Asker, London; I'm over the moon. It was nice to even be nominated. The event was great and I've met people from other areas of the Criminal Justice System and we have already discussed working together in the future.; Listen to the interview High resolution photo; Highly commended
Liam Maidment, South Wales
Jean Murray, Leicestershire and Rutland; High resolution photo (Liam Maidment) High resolution photo (Jean Murray)
Engaging communities: Joint Winners
Amy Hillier, Avon & Somerset
Rosemary Bishop, West Mercia; Amy Hillier: I never even dreamed I could win. it came as a complete surprise. Reading about the nominees, I can't believe I won.; Rosemary Bishop: This award was a complete and utter surprise and winning is unbelievable. I never thought I would be nominated. I think we won because of the interaction we have within the community and the work Victim Support plays into that interaction. There are a lot of people out there and if an awards ceremony like this can raise the profile of their good work, it's absolutely brilliant.; Listen to the interview (Amy Hillier) High resolution photo (Amy Hillier)
Listen to the interview (Rosemary Bishop 1) Listen to the interview (Rosemary Bishop 2) High resolution photo (Rosemary Bishop); Highly commended
Christine Gee, Greater Manchester; High resolution photo
Commitment to diversity: Winner
Kevin Moore, Hertfordshire; I'm very surprised and extremely proud. I don't think I could have done this without the support the organisation I work for and the community we work with.; Listen to the interview High resolution photo; Highly commended
Morina Pierre, Essex
Allison Davies, Derbyshire; High resolution photo (Morina Pierre) High resolution photo (Allison Davies)
Long service award for continued commitment and dedication: Winner
Hilary Cadman, Suffolk; I'm stunned and lost for words. I read all the other nominations and they all seemed amazing. As I come to the end of my career, winning this award is a great way to mark it.; Listen to the interview High resolution photo; Highly commended
Wendy Start, Nottinghamshire
Claire Riley-Walshe, West Mercia; High resolution photo (Wendy Start) High resolution photo (Claire Riley-Walshe)
Volunteer of the year: Winner
Jason Nice, Lancashire; It was very emotional. I am definitely surprised. All the other nominees were really good. I am trying to use my experience to make a difference in the community. And this is my first time in London ever!; Listen to the interview High resolution photo; Highly commended
Martin Barrett, Kent
Ann Barrowcliffe, South Yorkshire; High resolution photo (Martin Barrett) High resolution photo (Ann Barrowcliffe)

Team award winners

Caring for victims: Winner
Specialist Crime Volunteers, Greater Manchester; Very surprised to have won, but delighted. It's very nice to get recognition for the hard work we do. None of us knew we had been nominated. It was very nice to see the other agencies represented and good to know about the range of things going on to support the victims of crime.; Listen to the interview High resolution photo; Highly commended
The Citizen Focus Department, Merseyside
Harborough Be Safe, Leicestershire; High resolution photo (The Citizen Focus Department) High resolution photo (Harborough Be Safe)
Caring for witnesses: Winner
NLCJC Victim and Witenss Care Team, Merseyside; Really excited, we were quite nervous, but really proud to have won. Winning was a surprise as the other nominated teams are doing excellent work. This is a team award, as we are different organisations working together.; Listen to the interview High resolution photo; Highly commended
Northamptonshire Witness Service Staff, Northamptonshire
Northallerton Magistrates' Court Witness Service Staff, North Yorkshire; High resolution photo (Northamptonshire Witness Service Staff) High resolution photo (Northallerton Magistrates' Court Witness Service Staff)
Tackling youth crime: Winner
Nacro Centre for Restorative Justice/Preston Peer Panels, Lancashire; It feels amazing to win. We are elated and proud. The other nominated projects are really good, with a lot working in their communities. We have worked really hard and this award recognises this. Very privileged and very grateful for this award.; Listen to the interview High resolution photo; Highly commended
Contact Project Youth Centre, Leicestershire
Making Waves SORTs [Specialised Out Reach Team], Merseyside; High resolution photo (Contact Project Youth Centre) High resolution photo (Making Waves SORTs)
Working with offenders: Winner
Children and Families Enterprise Project, Kent; It feels absolutely wonderful to win. It's great to be recognised for our work and we are pleased for the whole team. We work with the children and families of offenders and have been able to demonstrate the value of our work. A ceremony such as this is fantastic as it recognises everyone for the work they do.; Listen to the interview High resolution photo; Highly commended
Christine Noon and Dermot Brady, London
Radio Production, Broadcasting and Journalism, Merseyside; High resolution photo (Christine Noon and Dermot Brady) High resolution photo (Radio Production, Broadcasting and Journalism)
Engaging communities: Winner
Suffolk Catch 22 Positive Futures, Suffolk; We are a bit shocked that we won. We are completely surprised. It was great to get down to the final 10, even better to get to the final three, but winning the award… fantastic!

Winning this award gives us more intent to go out and do more.; Listen to the interview High resolution photo; Highly commended
Whitby Safer Neighbourhood Team [Rural], North Yorkshire
NLCJC Community Engagement Team, Merseyside; High resolution photo (Whitby Safer Neighbourhood Team [Rural]) High resolution photo (NLCJC Community Engagement Team)
Commitment to diversity: Winner
Diversity Department, London; We are overwhelmed to have won. The award isn't just for our team, but for all of HMP Brixton. Diversity is a huge issue in the prison service and in Brixton we are trying to be innovative in our ways of working.

It was very nice to come to the event to see all the different parts of the Criminal Justice System.; Listen to the interview High resolution photo; Highly commended
Walsall Borough Police Vulnerable Persons Officers, West Midlands
Female Offenders - the Education, Training and Employment Team, Dorset; High resolution photo (Walsall Borough Police Vulnerable Persons Officers) High resolution photo (Female Offenders - the Education, Training and Employment Team)
Partnership of the year: Best example of joint work across the CJS: Winner
The Havens, London; Delighted, very pleased and very proud of the service we provide for victims in London. It's a real honour to win and a real achievement.

A good event,that raises the profile of everyone's work and encourages people to get involved.; Listen to the interview High resolution photo; Highly commended
Community Domestic Abuse Programme, Kent
The Choices and Consequences Partnership, Hertfordshire; High resolution photo (Community Domestic Abuse Programme) High resolution photo (The Choices and Consequences Partnership)

The Justice Shield

Amy Hillier: Winner
Amy Hillier, Avon & Somerset; It feels totally mindblowing to win. I cannot believe it, I'm still shocked. It's a real achievement. I started doing this work when I was 11, and have stuck through it these past five years. Thank you for the support I have received from Nick Merrick and the teachers at my school who really spurred me on with this.; Listen to the interview High resolution photo

Daily Mirror People's Award

Steve Osbaldeston and Ozbox: Winner
Steve Osbaldeston and Ozbox, Derbyshire; I am elated to have won today. All of the nominees were worthy and everyone is a winner. I am over the moon for Derbyshire Constabulary and its partners. It was a complete surprise to win as I thought I didn't stand a chance a field of so many people doing good jobs and heart wrenching stories. People give a lot of their time, even outside working hours, to do this work to prevent young people from offending.; Listen to the interview High resolution photo

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