2024 Worker of the Year Awards

🌟Say hello to Alan, Worker of the Year for Team Oxford! 🌟

We received lots of great nominations for this award, but we especially liked this one from Sean:

💬"Alan has been a huge part of our client's project, from starting as a crane operator to voluntarily learning how to operate a forklift once the crane work was done; our client said he knew the project from start to finish and played a huge role in it. "

Alan's hard work and incredible eagerness to learn have made him such a breakaway worker time and time again.

Congratulations Alan; Gregg Lawton was delighted to present this award and it's a pleasure to work with you 💪

🌟A huge shoutout to Mark, our regional Worker of the Year for Berkshire & the Southeast! 🌟

Here is what our own Ryan McGinn had to say about Mark:

💬 “Mark has been an irreplaceable part of the site team on his current project! He maintains a professional manner on-site and embodies Daniel Owens's core values, Honesty, Reliability and Respect. Thank you for your hard work; I look forward to many continued years working together!”

Congratulations, Mark, very well deserved!

🌟Congratulations to Robert, Team Taunton Worker of the Year! 🌟

Joe Fenn had some amazing feedback for Robert:

💬 “Rob started what was initially a short-term assignment; our client quickly decided to extend his contract until the end of the project due to Rob's fantastic results. One week turned into several months, and Rob is still still smashing it. He's the first on and last off the site; he has built an excellent reputation and is truly a valued site team member. Thank you, Rob, and well done!”

We wanted to take this opportunity to give you the shout-out you deserve for your hard work over the past year; keep doing what you are doing, Robert; you are a true asset to every project you work on.

Thank you for being an absolute superstar in 2023; here’s to the next 12 months! 👏

🌟 A huge shoutout to Hajer, the winner of our Worker of the Year award for our Manchester office. 🌟

Hajer’s attitude toward her work does not go unnoticed; she is a hard-working and dedicated candidate who is reliable on any assignment.

Here is what our very own Olivia Fletcher had to say about Hajer:

💬 “Exceptional dedication, outstanding performance, and a pleasure to work with! Hajer truly deserves the title of Worker of the Year. Her commitment and contributions have set a high standard for our team.
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!”

Very well deserved, Hajer; thank you for such a fantastic year working alongside you! 👏

⭐ The second reveal today recognises Victor, our Worker of the Year for Team Swindon! ⭐

Kevin Tull met Victor to present him with his award after 12 months of incredible graft and a brilliant attitude to boot!

A long DO legend, we're pleased to receive so many nominations from clients and sites for Victor and couldn't agree more!

Congratulations again. It is very well deserved from a true trade legend! 🎇

🌟Introducing Warren, our Worker of the Year for Commercial Property! 🌟

Our own Matt McHugh had some of his own great feedback to share:

💬 “Warren was the outright winner or the Commercial Property Worker of the Year due to his commitment and effort over the last 12 months. Never afraid of a challenge and always willing to go the extra mile. He has been a fundamental part of a high-profile contract and has proved time and time again that he is reliable and trustworthy. Congratulations, Warren, you are a pleasure to work with!”

Thank you, Warren, for being a class above!

🌟Introducing David, our worker of the year for the North East! 🌟 

Your work ethic is unmatched, and you are an excellent asset to our organisation. The feedback we received when you were put forward for this nomination was fantastic, with our own Katherine Jacobs commenting: 

💬 “David is always reliable, nothing is a bother, and simply an excellent driver. Just great to work with!”

Well done, David; here’s to an incredible year! 🥳

🌟Today our engineering team recognises Brandon for an incredible year! 🌟

Our lead Engineering consultant, Joseph Verrall, had this to say:

🗨️"Starting with our client back in August, Brandon immediately had an impact in his role - or roles! - as he learnt different assembly processes, developed his capabilities to read engineering drawings, and helped resolve quality issues. Becoming instrumental within the workshop, it was no surprise when the client approached to take him onboard permanently.
Always on time, always ready to lend a helping hand, always willing to go above and beyond. Thanks for representing Daniel Owen and our engineering division so well."

Well done Brandon, an absolute pleasure to work with you and here’s to a fantastic 2024! 🥳

🌟Congratulations to Vasil, our worker of the year for our blue-collar division in London! 🌟

We asked 2 of his nominators, Shane and Sam, what stood out for them:

“Quality workmanship, punctuality, and top-notch manners; a real pleasure to have onsite.”

“Constant drive to carry out a perfect job and passion for the project. He always goes over and above for the project managers and works well with everybody on site.”

Incredible response for a very competitive category, a win that Vasil can be very proud of!

Again, a well-deserved congratulations and here’s to another brilliant year ahead!

🌟Meet Adam, the Worker of the Year for Team Bristol! 🌟

We received lots of nominations for you, but Carl put the best into words for us:

💬 “Adam is always very helpful, cheerful, and extremely good at their job. He always goes out of his way to ensure the smooth running of the site, and I would recommend them to any site once they are finished here!”

A clear winner, well done, Adam, for being incredible and all your hard work these last 12 months!

🌟Meet Durim, our Worker of the Year for our Midlands property services team! 🌟

Danielle Nail works closely with Durim; she had a few words to say about his nomination:

💬 "Durim has worked for us for two years; he’s an exceptionally hard worker. He has outstanding feedback from every site manager who works with him. He’s a team player, reliable, friendly and great to work with."

Durim’s hard work does not go unnoticed, and his dedication to the task at hand is phenomenal; we love working with you, Durim; keep up the stellar work!

🌟Congratulations to Ionut, Worker of the Year for our rail division! 🌟

You are a golden example of what it means to be the best worker you can be; your positive attitude, motivation and reliability are immense. One of his nominators, Amer, had this to say:

“He is always keen to help in any way he can, very considerate and always punctual. He gets along with everyone, and I only ever hear good things about him. He is definitely our Worker of the Year”.

Thank you, Ionut, for a stellar year; we’re so pleased to present you with this award!

🌟Introducing Brendan, our worker of the year for our Property Services team! 🌟

One of his nominators, Steven, had this to say:

💬 “He is always on time, works hard and is willing to help. An absolute credit to the industry. This is why we have put you forward for Worker of the Year.”

Thanks, Brendan, for being a true superstar and a credit to your teams 😊

⭐Introducing Thomas, our Worker of the Year for Civils, Plant & Groundworks!⭐

Ashley Ferris had the pleasure of presenting him with this year's award and catching up with him on all things ground.

Thomas has an unmatched work ethic and immense drive, and to boot is always a pleasure to catch up with.

We appreciate everything you do, Thomas; you are an asset to any project and site.

Thank you for all that you do and here's to another stellar 12 months! 🥳

🌟 Revealing Macio, our Worker of the Year for Maintenance!🌟

An outstanding Resident Service Officer, we constantly receive feedback about Marcio's exemplary work, attitude and commitment. Barry mentioned some of this in a massive testimonial he had for Marcio:

“Marcio is an exceptionally dedicated employee who consistently puts his job first. He takes pride in his work and strives for excellence in every aspect of his role. His commitment to providing top-notch services to our tenants is unwavering, and he never hesitates to go above and beyond to ensure their needs are met.”

A huge well-done Marcio: you are a true asset to any maintenance division and its a pleasure to work with you 💪

🌟 A huge shoutout to Leon for winning Worker of the Year on behalf of our Leeds team! 🌟

We have received exceptional feedback from your managers. You set the bar high, and there is always competition to get you into a role!

Our own Sophie Carling had this to say:

“Starting with us last September, Leon has been a constant drive on all his assignments. Always receiving great feedback and setting the bar high, so when the site needed another labourer, they asked for another Leon!”

Thank you for your fantastic work and for always being a positive force; it’s a delight to work with you. Here’s to the next 12 months! 🏆

🌟Say hello to Mark, Walsall’s Worker of the Year for Trades. 🌟

We talked to one of his nominators, Earl, about what really stood out for them:

“Reliable, helpful, punctual and multi-skilled, Mark always gels well with all the other trades. Well-liked, trusted and drives co-operation and goodwill wherever he goes, he has always adopted a nothing is a problem attitude!”

Wow, well done Mark, a very well-deserved win for our Midlands Trades and we look forward to catching up soon!

🌟 Well done to George, Worker for our Year in our Farnborough office. 🌟

The feedback we receive from George is exemplary, and he goes above and beyond within his role; below is what Nathan had to see:

“George is always punctual and polite. No questions asked; he just cracked on with the job you gave him. Always happy to help other trades as well!”

Again, a huge well-done George, congratulations!