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Exceptional colleagues honoured with awards
The event was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Lincoln and saw Branches of the Year recognised within each of the co-operative's business area, and other awards commending colleagues who have raised money for local good causes, supported vulnerable customers in difficult circumstances and more.
Lincolnshire Co-op members had the chance to vote for a colleague who has made a difference to them to win the Members’ Choice Award.
Eric Williams, Customer Services Assistant at Tattershall Food Store, won the prestigious award for building strong relationships with his local community and going out of his way to help others.
Eric said: “Being invited to the awards was a massive surprise, so when I heard my name get called, I was in complete shock!
“I’m so grateful for my customers and I know they appreciate what I do for them. When I work on the tills, all the children and their families line up so they can be served by me, and I love speaking to all my customers. Thank you to everyone who nominated me.”
Eric’s Manager, Tina Foulston, said: “Eric thoroughly deserves this award, and the team could not be happier that he’s been recognised.
“I watch in awe as he engages so passionately with his customers, whether they’re regulars or people he’s never met before, and I know he loves having the opportunity to make everyone’s day better.”
Branches of the Year were awarded to Clipstone Food Store, St. Botolph’s Pharmacy in Lincoln, Skellingthorpe Post Office, Long Sutton Travel and Sutton on Sea Funeral Home.
Lincolnshire Co-op CEO Alison Hands said: “Our Spotlight Awards was an incredible evening, celebrating colleagues from across the business who have gone the extra mile for their teams and customers.
“On behalf of the society, congratulations to all our fantastic winners and everyone who was nominated – you really are making life better in our communities.”
Spotlight Award winners
Branches of the Year
Clipstone Food Store
Long Sutton Travel
Skellingthorpe Post Office
St. Botolph's Pharmacy
Sutton on Sea Funeral Home
Community Impact Award - Lindsey Wheeler, Post Office Manager.
Compassion in Action Award - Sharon Waller, Funeral Home Steward at Tritton Road Funeral Home in Lincoln.
Good Governance Award - Katie Hall, Pharmacy Central Fill Manager at Maltby’s in Lincoln.
Looking After the Local Environment Award - Valerie Greenfield, Customer Service Assistant at Old Leake Food Store in Boston.
People and Culture Award - Lisette Barnes, Tritton Road Travel Manager in Lincoln, and Laura Eastwood, Sleaford Travel Manager.
President’s Award - Jordan Spence, Food Store Manager, and Tracey Sharman, Customer Service Assistant at the Willows Food Store in Grimsby.
Support Services Award - Harvey Harrod, Jeff Hobbs, Gavin Holderness, Phil Middleton, Steve Paul and Pete Taylor from the IS Support Team at Support centre in Lincoln.
Thrive Champion Award - Spilsby Pharmacy, Horncastle Pharmacy, Parkside Pharmacy in Boston, Birchwood Health Hub in Lincoln, Locum Pharmacists and Pharmacy Operations and the Community team at Support Centre in Lincoln.
Together we THRIVE Award - Julie Mitchell and Pauline Woolley, Customer Service Assistants at Birchwood Food Store in Lincoln.
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