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Trident Hero Awards 2019 - Here's our winners!

Posted on: 08 Oct 19

Over the Summer, our residents, customers and staff have been busy taking part in our first annual Trident Hero Awards. The Trident Hero Awards recognise the unsung heroes of our communities who help the people and places around them shine.

The awards take place annually, announced on Housing Day (date confirmed by National Housing Federation each year), and is an opportunity for Trident Group to thank its residents, customers and staff who show dedication, helpfulness and support on a daily basis in the fulfilment of their role.

A panel, made up of the following people below, read through nominations that made the final round and selected this year’s winners:

  • John Morris, Group Chief Executive
  • Katie Kershaw, Board Member
  • Simon Hatchman, Board Member
  • Bhupendra Patel, Head of HR
  • Marie Calder, Customer Engagement Officer
  • Clinton Simmons, Resident Engagement Officer


Here are your Trident Hero Award winners for 2019:

Trident Hero of the Year Award – Marie Calder, Customer Engagement Officer

Our first Trident Hero of the Year Award goes to Marie Calder, Trident Reach’s Customer Engagement Officer. Click on the video below to watch Marie listen to snippets from the many nominations she received and also hear her speak of the passion she has for her role as a Customer Engagement Officer.

Trident Ambassador of the Year Award – Jas Samra, Senior Community Safety Officer

Our first award for Trident Ambassador of the Year goes to Jas Samra, Trident Group’s Senior Community Safety Officer. Click on the video below to hear someone’s nomination describe Jas as someone ‘…small in size but this hides a steely core and she gets results!’

Making a Difference Award – Jas Samra, Senior Community Safety Officer

Our first ‘Making a Difference’ award goes to Jas Samra, Trident Group’s Senior Community Safety Officer. Watch as Jas gets emotional on hearing this nomination, submitted by residents who appreciate the extra lengths Jas goes to ensure they are listened to and looked after.

Neighbourhood Champion Award – Bernie McFall, Social & Community Engagement Manager

This year’s Neighbourhood Champion Award goes to Bernie McFall, Trident Reach’s Social and Community Engagement Officer. Watch a whole community celebrate with Bernie on winning this award and hear Bernie thank the many volunteers that enable Bernie to achieve so much within her role.

Inspirational Young Person of the Year Award – Malakiah Ul Haq, Young People Services Customer

The award for Inspirational Young Person of the Year goes to Malakiah Ul Haq. Watch Malakiah describe how her life has turned around since accessing Trident Reach’s Young People Services and how her Mum is proud of the achievements Malakiah has made.

Best Initial Contact Award – Celine Roche, Customer Contact Advisor

The award for Best Initial Contact goes to Celine Roche, Trident Group’s Customer Contact Advisor. Watch Celine describe what she most enjoy’s about her role and also how important it is to ensure each resident/customer has an outcome on every phone call she takes.

Best Operative of the Year – Mayi Mvukulu, Estate Operative

Our first Best Operative of the Year Award goes to Mayi Mvukulu, Trident Group’s Estate Operative. Watch as Mayi beams with pride whilst listening to his nomination and describe how he loves meeting new people through his work.

Best Locality Officer of the Year – Mirek Stevens
Resident of the Year – Michael Page, Trident Group Resident

The Resident of the Year Award goes to Michael Page. Watch to see Michael live out the best advice he was given by his father: “In life if you can’t do a person a good turn, then never do them a bad one”.

Best Support Worker of the Year – Charlene Robinson, Young People Services

Our Best Support Worker of the Year Award goes to Charlene Robinson, from our Young People Services. Watch Charlene discuss the different routes possible for Young People across the City to education and employment.

Best Care Worker of the Year – Anne Adams, Registered Care Services

Our Best Care Worker of the Year Award goes to Anne Adams, from our Registered Care Services. Watch Anne describe what has changed within the 22 years she has been at the service and also how the customer’s choices are always key.

Well done to all nominees, congratulations to our final 12 of the winners and thank you to those who nominated.

Here’s to next year!