We are delighted to announce our 2024 Stars in Surrey award winners!
The wait is over, the judges have deliberated, reflected and come to their conclusions.
Our winners
We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Stars in Surrey awards. Please see the official list below.
We are deeply grateful, honoured, and humbled by the hard work, dedication, and commitment of each and every one of the Stars in Surrey winners, who provide vital services and support to the people of Surrey.
We'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our shortlisted finalists, who work tirelessly, bring innovative solutions, and deliver true excellence to the residents of Surrey. We strive to ensure that no one is left behind.
Make it Happen Community Star Award
Lucy Rayner Foundation, Local Surrey Organisation
Team Award for innovative working
Aspire Champions, Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, Surrey County Council
Championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award
Alice Spencer, Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, Surrey County Council
Greener Futures Star Award
Guildford Library of Things, Customer, Digital and Change, Surrey County Council
Rising Star Award
Minerva Lemonidou, Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships, Surrey County Council
Frontline Star of the Years Award
Jo Kenyon, Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, Surrey County Council
Star Volunteer Award
Blair Parrott, Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships, Surrey County Council
The Customer Champions Award
Will Davies, Customer, Digital and Change, Surrey County Council
The Unsung Hero Award
Lizzie Knight, Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships, Surrey County Council
Lifetime Achievement Award
Raith Bennett, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, Surrey County Council (retired)
Star Transformation Award
Tim Ridgway, Environment, Property and Growth, Surrey County Council
Best Use of Technology Award
Single View of a Child/Early Years Service, Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, Surrey County Council
High Five Award
Costel Buterchi, Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, Surrey County Council
People's Choice Award
Autism by Experience, Local Surrey Organisation
This year the standard of entries was exceptional, and the judges were faced with an extremely tough task in deciding who should win. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our nominees and finalists.
Our sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors:
- VIP: Pick Everard, Ringway Infrastructure Services, Public Digital and Gate One Consulting
- Gold: Connect2Surrey, Neilcott Construction, Atkins Realis
- Silver: Concerto Partners, Impower, Beard Construction, Macro and Milestone Infrastructure
- Bronze: 31ten Consulting