News & events Celebrating the amazing achievements of Prior's Court staff members The compassion, dedication and expertise of the Prior’s Court staffing teams has been celebrated at the second staging of an awards evening. The second Spirit of Prior’s Court Awards was held on the evening of Friday, 16 February, to celebrate the incredible achievements that our staff make happen for young people at Prior’s Court every day. Around 150 staff members enjoyed an evening of food, games and prize-giving at Newbury Racecourse in an awards night all about celebrating the hard work, dedication and achievements of the wonderful individuals and teams from across Prior’s Court, in their work with young people with complex autism. Overall, 13 awards were presented, on the night: Award name Winner Runners-up The Collaborator of the Year Award, sponsored by Reward Matters Ltd Clemence Muller, Entry Level Talent Specialist Ania Zielnik, Transitions Officer Harry Young, Learning & Development Co-ordinator Jenny Peacock, Learning & Development Manager Empowering Others Award, sponsored by Arcadia Services Charlie Harris, Learning Facilitator Caitlin Jones, Team Manager Jo Lovelock, Learning & Wellbeing Manager The Constant Self Improver Award, sponsored by Jo Thompson Recruitment Hannah Livermore, Senior Facilities Lead Aimée Hoyle, Fundraising Officer Wendy Few, Team Manager Innovator Award, sponsored by Blandy & Blandy Solicitors Julie Knapman, Learning & Development Coach Hannah Livermore, Senior Facilities Lead Jane Iles Amber Carpenter, Occupational Therapist Inspirational Leader of the Year, sponsored by Century Recruitment Emily McEwan, Team Manager Mark Mederson, Learning & Wellbeing Manager Marta Uscinska, Team Manager Annual Living the Values Award, sponsored by Edwards Lifesciences Nia Benning, Autism Practitioner Julie Manning, Team Manager Emma Hutt, Learning Facilitator Dhanisha Patel, Autism Practitioner New Autism Practitioner of the Year, sponsored by Cielo Talent Myles Dezonie, Autism Practitioner Jacob Hayes, Autism Practitioner Laura Jellyman, Autism Practitioner Autism Practitioner of the Year, sponsored by K2 Occupational Health Services Jasmin Hillyard Davey, Autism Practitioner Joshua Lepetit, Autism Practitioner Lauren Searlie, Autism Practitioner Care and Kindness Award, sponsored by Newbury Building Society Mary Osei, Autism Practitioner Victoria Garrettaz, Autism Practitioner Holly Burbidge, Learning Facilitator Team of the Year, sponsored by Karcher UK Learning & Development team Fleming House Transport service team The Autism Champion Award, sponsored by First Woodley Roofing Monika Brozek-Wray, Autism Practitioner Clemence Muller, Entry Level Talent Specialist Holly Burbidge, Learning Facilitator Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by Greenham Construction Andy Allen, Learning, Development and Recruitment Partner Julia Wardill, Trusts and Foundations Manager Dan Whiteway, Marketing & Communications Manager The Dame Stephanie Shirley Award Director of Safeguarding and Health & Safety All winners apart from the Annual Living the Values Award and the Dame Stephanie Shirley Award were chosen after a nomination period in which Prior’s Court staff put forward their peers with some hugely impactful citations about how colleagues were making such a difference at Prior’s Court. Kate Lefever, our Director of People, said: “We know we have some incredible people working at Prior’s Court doing truly incredible things but this whole awards process has really made this oh so clear. There were so many nominations put forward and reading through all nearly 300 of them was truly inspiring. This event could not have happened without the support of the 15 organisations which donated sponsorship, prizes, or their time, or without the organising committee so a huge thank you to them for creating what was a special night for everyone involved. I’d like to add a huge thank you to all of the staff members who were working “back at base” on the night, providing outstanding support for the young people at Prior's Court.” In addition to the sponsors of the awards, thank you to the following event supporters who donated items or their time: Greenhouse Graphics Cobra Beer Sodexo Dan Hudson Magician Manage Cookie Preferences