Star Award Results
Our Special Thanks and Recognition (Star) Awards give us the chance to formally recognise the outstanding contribution our colleagues make to Moray Council.
This year’s ceremony was the first in-person one since pre-pandemic times and took place on 9 December at Elgin Academy.
You can read all about it and see photos with a full list of winners from the event in the new issue of Connect.
Your winners for 2022 are:-
| Result | Name | Dept | Reason for winning the awards |
| Chief Executive Award in Excellence | Sarah Campbell / Laura Cameron | Environment / Education Resources & Communities |
In recognition of the commitment, effective partnership working and collaborative approach which were pivotal in the successful delivery of Rothes Play Area Project. |
| Chief Executive Special Appreciation Award | Duncan Simpson | Senior Janitor Forres Academy | In recognition of the effective delivery of your role during challenging periods. You have demonstrated commitment, resilience and are a positive role model. Your flexible approach and cheerful disposition has ensured that the schools you support are a welcoming and safe place for all. |
| Chief Executive Special Appreciation Award | Stewart McLauchlan | Education Services | In recognition of your exceptional contribution-and commitment to the service during exceptionally challenging times. . You have demonstrated exceptional leadership and resilience whilst making a significant positive impact to the Education service. |
| Chief Executive Special Commendation | Active Schools Team | Education, Resources & Communities | In recognition of your commitment, creativity and positive approach to service delivery during challenging times. A positive team who is working to an exceptionally high standard and recognised for their innovative approach and resilience. . |
| Chief Executive Special Commendation | Economic Growth and Regeneration Team | Economic Growth & Development |
In recognition of your commitment and dedication in managing the business support funding through the pandemic which ensured that business needs were met. |
| Colleagues Choice | Stewart McLauchlan (Education) | Education Services | Congratulations on being recognised by your fellow colleagues for your significant contribution to your service. |
| Awards for Outstanding Contribution | Sarah Campbell / Laura Cameron | Environment / Education Resources & Communities |
In recognition of your contribution to the successful delivery of the Rothes Play Area Project. Your positive approach, commitment and effective collaborative working ensured the successful execution of the project. |
| Margaret Smith (Mags) | Early Years | In recognition of your positive impact and commitment to the role of Childminding Development Officer. You are a positive role model who demonstrates excellence in the day job and creates a supportive working environment. | |
| Active Schools Team | Education, Resources & Communities | In recognition of your commitment, creative approach and positivity in ensuring an effective delivery of the Active Schools service during challenging times. | |
| Beverly Smith | Economic Growth & Development |
In recognition of your contribution, exemplary attitude and the positive impact you make to service improvement within Development Management and Building Services.. | |
| Duncan Simpson | Senior Janitor Forres Academy , Education | In recognition of your positive attitude, commitment and flexibility to the needs of the schools you support. You are a positive role model to others. . | |
| Economic Growth and Regeneration Team | Economic Growth & Development |
In recognition of your dedication and commitment to the delivery of service during very challenging times. A high performing team who demonstrated excellence in the delivery of the business support funding. | |
| Stewart McLauchlan | Education | In recognition of your commitment and contribution to Education , You have demonstrated exceptional leadership and resilience making a significant positive impact to the service. | |
| Committee Services | Democratic Services | In recognition of your dedication and commitment to ensuring service continuity within Committee Services during the pandemic and our ongoing recovery. . | |
| Environmental Health and Trading Standards | Economic Growth & Development |
In recognition of your contribution and dedication to service delivery whilst working under significant pressure. The team demonstrated excellence in the day job and in providing an effective public health response during the pandemic and ongoing recovery period. . | |
| Environmental Protection: - Catering, Facilities, Open Space & Waste Teams. | Environmental & Commercial Services | In recognition of your contribution, exemplary attitude and the positive impact on the service and customers. Environmental Protection has been pivotal in ensuring the delivery of essential public services during the pandemic. This was achieved through effective teamwork, a sense of humour and pride in getting a difficult job done. | |
| Kevin Belton | Economic Growth & Development |
In recognition of your contribution, exemplary attitude and the positive impact you played in supporting the response to Storm Arwen. Your expertise and willingness to help assisted with keeping the people of Moray safe. | |
| Ross Ferguson / Kirsty Craig | Environmental and Commercial Services / Education, Communities & OD | In recognition of your dedication, commitment and being a positive role model to others. Your flexibility and adaptable approach ensured that Moray's response to the Queen's passing was in place to ensure the public could pay their respects appropriately. | |
| Sarah Thornhill | Educational Services | In recognition of the role you play within Speyside High School as a positive role model and mentor to pupils. You have demonstrated dedication to the development of a strong school community and positively influenced the young people you support. | |
| Will Burnish | Environmental and Commercial Services | In recognition of your dedication, knowledge and drive which contribute to excellence in the delivery of your job. A role model to others, you have successfully introduced service efficiencies and led the successful contract management process for Lossiemouth Footbridge. | |
| Chief Executive letter of merit | BCHS Cleaning team | Buckie Community High School | commitment demonstrated to the delivery of your role, excellent customer service and standards of work |
| Milne’s Primary Staff Team | Milne’s Primary School | commitment demonstrated to the delivery of your role and being a positive role model through challenging times | |
| Alves Primary Support Staff | Alves Primary | commitment demonstrated to the delivery of your role, working collaboratively and being a positive role model | |
| Lhanbryde ELC Staff Team | Lhanbryde Nursery | commitment demonstrated to the delivery of your role showing excellent resilience and collaborative working during challenging times | |
| The Payroll Team (Pay Awards) | The Payroll Team | commitment demonstrated to the delivery of your role, team working and excellent customer service during the processing of the 2021 pay awards | |
| Consultancy Team | Consultancy Team | commitment demonstrated to the delivery of your role and the support provided to ensure the opening of the Lossiemouth Footbridge was safe and well managed | |
| Alison Davidson | Democratic Services | commitment demonstrated to the delivery of your role and excellent collaborative working to ensure the effective delivery of a major election. | |
| Angela Shaw | Moray SEBN – Education, Resources and Communities | commitment demonstrated to the delivery of your role and being a positive role model | |
| Dawn French | Business Support Admin (Education & Social Work) | commitment demonstrated to the effective delivery of your role and being a positive role model | |
| Michaela Waters | Housing | commitment demonstrated to the delivery of your role and being a positive role model | |
| Debbie MacKenzie | Roads Maintenance/Fleet Services/Stores | commitment demonstrated to the delivery of your role, your innovative approach and being a positive role model | |
| Gary Leslie | Roads Maintenance/Fleet Services/Vehicle Workshops | commitment demonstrated to the delivery of your role, excellent customer service and being a positive role model | |
| Heather Laing | Social Work | commitment demonstrated to the delivery of your role, excellent customer service and being a positive role model | |
| Kirsty Shand | Economic Growth & Development |
commitment demonstrated to the delivery of your role and excellent team management skills |