On Thursday 8th May, Telent colleagues dressed to impress and arrived at The Grand Hotel in Birmingham for this year's Annual Awards evening.
Colleagues shortlisted from nearly 300 nominations in the thirteen award categories were treated to a fabulous night with a delicious three-course meal and entertainment from the talented AndySax and DJ Mikey B to get the party started. Guests also enjoyed a fun 360 photo booth to take away memories of the evening.
The award winners for each category were announced throughout the evening and finally the winners can be revealed!
Owen is widely recognised across the business for his exceptional customer service. He has been instrumental in assisting colleagues with upgrading their laptops or transitioning to new devices, ensuring smooth and efficient transitions. His proactive approach and willingness to go the extra mile have not gone unnoticed, with colleagues frequently praising his helpfulness and commitment.
Gemma embodies Telent’s core Values through her actions and approach to work. She consistently takes responsibility for her role in projects, collaborating effectively with key stakeholders and maintaining a strong customer focus. Her professionalism and calm demeanour have been evident in the numerous daily calls and interactions she has had. She is known for her ability to remain composed and well-mannered, even under challenging circumstances.
Adrian has been essential to the success of several Fire & Rescue Service contracts, acting as the cornerstone for their continued operations. His contributions have been recognised by Bedfordshire, Lincolnshire, and West Sussex Fire & Rescue Services, with multiple commendations in the past year. In addition, Adrian provides crucial support to Cambridgeshire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, and Norfolk Fire & Rescue Services.
Martin is a dedicated and reliable member of the team, always on the go and tackling complex faults for TOCS South. His commitment to helping others extends beyond his shifts, as he willingly adjusts his plans to assist with night shifts or weekends whenever needed. Martin’s dedication to his job and his ability to troubleshoot even obsolete assets make him the go-to person within the business, and his strong stakeholder relationships with colleagues and customers further highlight his value.
Neil has transformed the Radio Engineering team, taking them to new heights of performance, collaboration, and technical excellence. Under his leadership, the team has become one of the highest performing within Telent, providing critical engineering expertise across the organisation. He's a true role model, promoting a culture where every team member is empowered to make decisions, from apprentices starting their careers to highly experienced engineers. His leadership has created one of the happiest and most respected teams in Telent, built on trust, support, and shared success.
As a leader and manager, she consistently coaches and develops her team with care, ensuring they grow into their roles with confidence and competence. Her ability to draw out the enthusiasm in team members allows them to reach their full potential. Even during stressful times, Sally takes the time to listen, offering solutions and guidance despite her own workload. Sally is dedicated to her role, always striving to achieve the best results.
Rich Hall has demonstrated exceptional leadership, mentorship, and commitment to his team. His leadership helped colleagues grow in confidence and capability and both were promoted and now lead the a complex project. Rich’s impact extends to other team members whom he has mentored and supported. His guidance has shaped their careers and left a lasting influence on their professional growth.
Steve has demonstrated outstanding dedication and leadership through his tireless efforts in the Mission Christmas campaign, ensuring that no child goes without a present during the holiday season. His commitment to social value is evident in his initiative to secure £7.5k in donations from Telent leaders and business unit heads, as well as his hands-on approach in purchasing, collecting, and transporting over 1,000 gifts to the drop-off point. His selflessness and determination have been instrumental in making this initiative a success, showcasing his kindness, practicality, and unwavering dedication to helping others.
The team created and developed test tools for the testing of legacy equipment and new devices of today. They performed complex wide-area, system-wide performance tests on a virtualised system with multiple simulated loads and inputs and worked well across multiple teams collaborating with suppliers, maintenance and cross-functional teams within the business. They demonstrated fantastic stakeholder management via close client engagement with strong delivery performance under pressure.
The teams have demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation in driving Telent’s net zero strategy. Their rapid adoption of an electric vehicle (EV) fleet in response to customer requirements and their proactive use of innovative technologies have driven real carbon reductions and set a standard for environmental responsibility. The teams also demonstrated their commitment by actively supporting our sustainable procurement event for Transport for London (TfL). The entire team came together to showcase their achievements, sharing valuable insights into their sustainability journey and the practical steps they have taken to reduce emissions.
The Network Services Logistics team plays a vital role in supporting all Telent business units, providing end-to-end logistics services across the National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Chorley and the Camberley site. The team’s efforts are crucial in delivering a variety of projects such as RNLI, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, National Highways, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Fire and Rescue Stations, Giganet, and Virgin Media. They ensure the smooth operations by managing Goods-In, Goods-Out, RMA processes, and various services that support successful project delivery. Their ability to operate complex, multi-location logistics processes is essential to delivering the right stock at the right time.
Ash has transformed a complex project into a well-organised and strategically driven initiative. Through exceptional leadership, Ash united the project team, ensuring the successful completion of the first installation phase and fostering stronger, more positive relationships with the client. Overall, the project is now in a much stronger position, thanks to Ash’s unwavering commitment and decisive actions.
Under Rachel’s leadership, the Governance and Control of Finance within the Unit has reached new heights, establishing a level of clarity and transparency that has significantly benefited the organisation. Rachel's efforts have not only enhanced the visibility of financial information but have also added tremendous value.
Sian has truly exemplified what it means to be an outstanding team member and a valuable asset to the organisation. Her journey has been marked by exceptional achievement, including earning a well-deserved promotion and seamlessly stepping into a challenging new role. Despite the hurdles that come with change and growth, Sian has tackled every challenge head-on with determination and resilience.
As part of the annual awards, the judging panel also recognises colleagues who have put the Telent Values into practice day-to-day.