The Chief Secretary, Glendon Martinez, yesterday hosted the Public Service Excellence and Innovation Awards, recognising and celebrating individuals, teams, and projects that consistently excel in serving our community and upholding our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Everyone nominated for these awards have been nominated by their fellow colleagues and all winners were selected by an independent external panel. The nominations are a testament not only to the exceptional talent of the nominees, but also to the recognition, respect and shared pride of their teams and co-workers.

Project Achievement Award

Recognises a project that has been launched and executed with an innovative vision, delivering substantial benefits to the service or community.

• Runners-up - Personalised Motor Vehicle Registration Plates (Mark Boulton, Stewart Harrison, Javi Redondo, Jyza Sheriff)
• Winners – Rent and Repair Scheme (Tania Pereira, Larraine Games, Mark Olivero, Ryan Bear)

Team Award for Excellence & Innovation

Honours a team or section that has set itself apart through its dedication, collaboration, and innovative contributions to the success of its department and the wider public service.

• Runners-up – Care Agency Children’s Services (Jeanette Gilmartin, Robyn Shields, Pedro Verdaguer, Emma Tavares, Ana Rodriguez, Clare Lockwood, Annabelle Baglietto, John Victor)
• Winners – PATHS (Leon Alvez, Jordan Duo, April Smart Devincenzi)

Rising Star Award

For individuals from junior to middle management who are within the first five years of their role. A rising star is someone who embodies proactivity, a strong work ethic, and a continuous drive for personal and professional growth.

• Runners-up – Gillaine Perera (Driver and Vehicle Licencing Department)
• Winner – Nicholas Alecio (HM Customs)

Charles Collinson Award for Inspirational Leader

Recognises those with a compelling vision, outstanding leadership, and the emotional intelligence to empower colleagues and inspire a positive, high-performing work environment.

• Runners-up – Jason Victory (HM Customs)
• Winner – Dale Carter (Department of Personnel and Development)

The Chief Secretary, Glendon Martinez, said: ‘The Public Service Excellence Awards are an opportunity to recognise the drive and efforts of those who go over and above the call of duty in the delivery of good governance and an excellent service to the public.’

PATHS

Rent and Repair Scheme

Nicholas Alecio

Dale Carter