Recent Nominations

I want to thank Wajid for his support. He has give me good advice. He has also given me an honest and excellent service. Thanks again for your help.

they were very friendly, always on time. it was a pleasure to see them in a morning and nothing was to much trouble for them.

I was very pleased with the help i receieved and the discretion we had and would like to nominate the nice lady and thank her for all her help

Wajid was introduced to me by Mandy Powell. He has been a god send to me. He got me food from Arch, got social services to give me help, helped me with funeral arrangements, helped me by contacting different agencies for help to pay for funeral. He also got clothes for me and children. He got a cooker donated from Comet. There isnt enough room to write how good he is.

If i hadnt had help from Anne on getting benefits for children when tammy my daughter died. I dont know what i would of done. Thanks for all her help.

I am a childminder in the local area and would like to thank Val for the excellent support she has given to me over the last few months. Val is always so professional and has guided me so well that I have received an overall Outstanding in my first Ofsted inspection. Val is always at the end of the phone if ever I have a query and if she is not available will always get back to me at her convenience. Thank you for all your hard work and support.

I cannot praise the help paul has given me enough, his advice and help has been wonderful. I would not have got through without his help he helped me fill my forms in, got me help from the council, to bathroom repairs etc. and most of all he is always very reassuring telling me not to worry, given me confidence knowing he is there to help me. I personally know for sure that Paul deserves this award without any doubt what so ever.

My father Frank has just had 2 weeks respite at Marrow House. The care and attention he has had has been second to none he has actually enjoyed himself for the first time since starting respite. They are like one big happy family and he was part of it. Frank is blind which can be a problem but not at marrow house. Please dont close it down.

I want to nominate Katie for her help and understanding during my interview with her. Katie sorted my claim out and give me peace of mind. She was a true proffessional in her line of work.

I want to thank Ann for her helping me to claim benefits. I found her to be understanding and approachable. Thanks Ann for your support.

David was very respectful and understanding to my situation. He answered all my questions and took the time to ensure my application was processed correctly. My mind was put at rest and I felt confident in his ability and knowledge.

For the last few months i have been in a really bad place and pam has been a fantastic support. I dont think i can say enough words to show how thankful i am too her. No matter how busy she has been she has always been there for me. Pam is a very kind and caring person and i couldnt have asked for a better support worker. I am truly thankful for all the help and support she has given me and i truly believe if it wasnt for the support she has given me i wouldnt have been able to get through it. Pam is the best!!!!!

The two members of staff that helped me had a positive and helpful personality

Mr Rogers was very thorough in that he requested in depth detail regarding the issue which he based his decision on. He was very helpful and explained exactly what has happened and what he planned to do and what he was requested

My family and i would like to thank Hayley Heath (Scheme co-ordinator at Newhouse Court) for help and support during my health concerns at this time. She has been a tower of strength and someone i can open up to. I cannot praise her enough, although she has a very busy job, she found time to comfort and reassure me. She also put me in touch with a lovely lady name Dawn Fitzjohn, she was very kind and considerate. I cannot thank these lasies enough and feel very lucky to have them supporting me. I cannot think of anybody more deserving of a wow compliment then Hayley and Dawn.

With the loss of my wife in August 2011 after a major stroke. My health had begun to deteriorate further and I could not see any way forward, even with the help of my daughter, who had taken on the role of my full time Carer. The local Social services became involved in trying to help me in my recovery. I would like to take this opportunity of thanking everyone who was looking after my best interests during this period. I would especially like to nominate JOY RILEY for the WOW AWARD for her devotion, diligence and compassion in the preservation of my welfare in helping though the past few months. Joy has helped me to become more independent

Because he dealt with my enquiry with a cheerful disposition even though it was the Christmas period.

Everyone I have come into contact with, including enquiry desk, bus pass counter and help with books. They are all so polite and friendly. The library is a great credit to the council, we now enjoy coming to the library, its very interesting. Well done.

I am writing to express my gratitude for the support and help I received from Jude Bradshaw. I suffer from a number of health problems and Jude has been a key player in my recovery. She has been very understanding and has helped me to address a number of issues. Thanks Jude for your excellent support.

For being a fab manager and good leader to this centre. She is the most friendly person you could ever meet.

I would like to nominate Tracey because she is a fantastic manager and a wonderful person. She takes the time to know your children as well as knowing you. She has a passion, enthusiasm and commitment to the job she truly believes in.

The Crescent Childrens Centre is held together by Tracy. Everything works like clockwork under her leadership which was proved by an outstanding award in November 2011. Tracy will make time for anybody, remembering everybody and their children whick makes you feel so comfortable coming into the childrens centre.

I have been having great difficulty over the last 7 days to get someone to "own" my elderly parents issue of no heating and hot water in the house since the gas boiler broke down last Friday. I have been in contact with many organisations to get the help required, especially a quick result due to the bad weather and my Fathers illness.. From the moment I had contact with Sharon and the team, they gave me confidence they had the tools, and skills to deal and resolve the problem, kept me informed of the ongoing situation and excelled in providing a swift and amiable solution. As the statement of your Vision states... they excelled. Many Thanks to the Warm Zone team....*****... 5 star performance.

I visited the UK and Ireland in August and September 2011. Of all the visitor facilities I went to, I only visited one place twice and that was the Potteries Museum. The main reason was because of Pat Gater. Pat showed incredible enthusiasm and expertise for the Staffordshire Hoard and was able to pass on that enthusiasm to me. I do have a interest in Roman history and Pat re-ignited that in me. Nothing was too much trouble whether it was making sure that I could see the tiny details of the scabbards and jewellry or explaining how the Hoard was being prepared for display now and for the future. It was lovely to have such a good conversation with someone who didnt treat me like a tourist but engaged with me one-on-one. During 5 weeks of solo travel in your part of the world, Pat is the only person I would consider nominating for an award - and I do hope she receives it. Ive been singing her praises both to people I know and to the wider electronic travel community. Thanks, again, Pat - and Ill be back to see you later this year!

I would like to enter Tracy Jackson in for the wow award. As Tracy Jackson has done a wonderful job in the children centre for the last six years. Without Tracy Jackson we would not be where we are today as parents we have a lot to thank knowing that we have made new friends, having a place to go where we as parents can relax & enjoy the center. Without the center we would not know where we as parents could go for any help that we may need. When my family moved from London in to Stoke on Trent me, my husband & kids did not know anyone we had help from my kids going in to nursery before they went to school knowing that they will be safe so they were not alone.