Colleagues going above and beyond

Lincolnshire Co-op is recognising colleagues who have gone the extra mile, as part of its THRIVE Spotlight Awards.

The awards are a way to celebrate colleagues who are living the society’s THRIVE values; trustworthy, helpful, respectful, inspiring, valued and empowered. The winners have been nominated by their fellow colleagues.

A panel made up of colleague judges help select a winner and runner-up for each category. The prize for the winning category is £100 and £50 for runners-up, and everyone will be presented with a certificate.

Here’s what some nominations said:

“Her ability to stay on top of all the details, while keeping everything running smoothly, has been invaluable.”

“I feel I cannot fit into words how inspiring they are - they were given a complex task and delivered on time.”

“He is trustworthy, open, honest and he makes me feel valued and empowered.”

Trustworthy winner

Jordan Cross – Team Leader, Whaplode Food Store in Spalding

Trustworthy runner-up

Carla Kennedy – Funeral Director, Horncastle Funeral Home

Helpful winner

Amy-Rose Starbuck, Abbey Walker, Lisa Saxon, Sharon Sylvester, Stephanie Jackon, Paula Sylvester, Kerry Corbett, Neringa Pukeviciute, Richard Houlden, Lara Daintree and Rob Neary – Spilsby Pharmacy

Bekah Houlden and Lisa-Marie Rogers – Best Practice Team

Chris Kenny – Superintendent Pharmacist

Darren Hawkins – Pharmacy Area Manager

Helpful runner-up

Laura Webster – Team Leader, Laceby Food Store

Respectful winner

Louise Shaw and Julie Hancock – Team Leader and Customer Service Assistant, Skellingthorpe Road Food Store in Lincoln

Respectful runner-up

Inspiring winner

Sharon Waller, Tracy Parker, Sarah Lambert, Kelly Jackon and Katie Woodward-Emslie – Reception team, Tritton Road Funeral Home in Lincoln

Inspiring runner-up

Kelly Bryant – Travel Consultant, Grimsby Travel

Valued winner

Horncastle Post Office

Valued runner-up

Zara Warner – Funeral Operative at Tritton Road Funeral Home in Lincoln

Empowered winner

Deborah Skelton, Lisa-Marie Rogers and Rebekah Houlden – Best Practice Team, Birchwood Health Hub in Lincoln

Empowered runner-up

Jess Ballard and Hannah Arch – Pharmacy Delivery and Learning and Development Advisor

From funeral teams providing outstanding care for loved one's families, food store colleagues going above and beyond to help customers and travel agents saving holidays – there were some really inspiring stories.