Now in their seventh year, these awards recognise the commitment of our colleagues within our 4,000-strong workforce from across Great Britain who have gone above and beyond to deliver outstanding service and lead by example.
2022’s winners and finalists for our awards can be found below.
Congratulations to our winner: Angela Grey, Building and Tenant Manager. Vertas Group
Huge well done to our finalists:
- Peter Rose, Site Supervisor, Vertas Group
- Shawnie Lark Shaffer, Property Account Manager, Vertas Group
Colleague of the Year was sponsored by Bidfood
Our people are our primary asset in delivering service excellence – this award is designed to recognise the significant contribution that an individual has made to Vertas, its clients and customers.
Congratulations to our winner: The Helpdesk Team, Vertas Group
Huge well done to our finalists:
- The Careers Team, Vertas Group
- The Opus Teach Team, Opus People Solutions
Team of the Year was sponsored by Inviron
We are looking for teams that have demonstrably gone the extra mile to improve the way they work, for example; to increase client satisfaction or deliver improved service standards.
Congratulations to our winner: Callum Dade, Recruitment Assistant, Vertas Group
Huge well done to our finalists:
- Alex Matter, Associate Director (Design), Concertus
- Hazel Gooch, Head of Kitchen, Verse FM
Colleagues’ Champion was sponsored by DCS
This award recognises a Vertas employee who has consistently supported work colleagues and is always there to help others.
Congratulations to our winner: Carol Champ, Assistant Area Manager, Vertas Derbyshire
Huge well done to our finalists:
- David Garrard, Associate (Architecture), Concertus
- Julie Dorling, Finance Team Manager, Schools’ Choice
Lifetime Achievement was sponsored by S&P UK Ventilation Systems Ltd
This accolade is to recognise a member of our team who has consistently strived to develop their service area, their team and add value to the organisation in its many guises.
Congratulations to our winner: The Norwich Grounds Team
Huge well done to our finalists:
- Leigh Geoghegan, Property Lead Account Manager, Vertas Group
- Nadine Coleman, Head of Property Management, Vertas Group
Sustainability and Innovation was sponsored by Bauder
Sustainability is one of the Vertas group’s core values and is the right thing to do for our planet and our environment. Without innovation we will never move forward. This award recognises where sustainability or innovation has been put at the heart of our operations.
Congratulations to our winner: Lee Johns, Head of FM, Vertas Group
Huge well done to our finalists:
- Jean Thompson, Lead Operations Manager, Vertas Derbyshire
- Victoria Jardine, Cafe Manager, Churchill Catering
Inspiring Leaders was sponsored by Accent Fresh
This award recognises our Inspiring leaders who develop and motivate their teams to deliver service excellence, in their chosen specialty.
Congratulations to our winner: Sophie Lissauer, Office and Quality Manager, Concertus
Well done to our finalists:
- Geoff Mills, Property Lead Account Manager, Vertas Group
- Gina Southam, Business Support Officer, Vertas Group
Going the Extra Mile was sponsored by Langley
This award recognises an individual who has gone above and beyond in the course of their work to provide service excellence or support to colleagues.
Congratulations to our winner: James Carr, Head of Commercial Services, Opus People Solutions
Huge well done to our finalists:
- Susan Mahoney, Client Relations Manager, Vertas Group
- Zara Zurowski, Senior People Advisor, Vertas Group
Specialist of the Year was sponsored by McCain Foodservice Solutions
This award seeks to reward and recognise our service specialists who innovate and develop their area of expertise for the benefit of Vertas, its clients and customers.
Congratulations to our winner: Annett Thompson, Senior Project Manager, Concertus
Huge well done to our finalists:
- Lauren Brown, Operations Manager, Opus People Solutions
- Pedro Oliveira, Siemens Site Manager, Vertas Group
Client Recognition was sponsored by Blue Arrow
This award invites clients to nominate Vertas individual or teams to recognise the exceptional service they provide.
Congratulations to our winner: The OrbisEnergy Team, Vertas Group
Huge well done to our finalists:
- Barry Green, Property Account Manager, Vertas Group
- Samuell Gooding, Grounds Chargehand, Vertas Group
Customer 1st was sponsored by BCN Group
Customers are our lifeblood. This award recognises an individual or team who have provided exceptional client or customer service over a period of time, demonstrating a ‘customer first’ culture.
Thank you to all our sponsors for their support for our Making the Difference awards. Without you, this event would not be possible.
If you would like to find out more about sponsoring our awards in 2023, contact us today.
“My congratulations go to all the 2022 winners and finalists. I’m delighted with the record number of nominations this year, demonstrating how colleagues across the group have embraced the awards, now in their seventh year.”
Ian Surtees, MBA, FIoD, Vertas Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO)