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Corporate Director of the YearJudgesJohn BarradellChief Executive, City ofLondonEleanor KellyChief Executive, LondonBorough of SouthwarkJes LadvaPartner, Odgers InterimStuart LoveCEO, Westminster CityCouncilClaire SymondsManaging Director, LondonBorough of Barking &DagenhamJOINT WINNERSJo Britton - Telford & Wrekin Council andDr Paul Edmondson-Jones, OBE Stoke-on-Trent City CouncilKim WrightChief Executive, LondonBorough of LewishamEd Ball, Cllr Shirley Reynolds, Jo Britton - Telford & Wrekin Council, Dr PaulEdmondson-Jones, OBE - Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Jes Ladva (OdgersInterim).Jo Britton – Achieving an outstanding Ofsted judgment in children’s services is aremarkable feat. To do this in the context of 2020, while simultaneously playing anactive role in corporate objectives, was unanimously acknowledged by the panel. Jo’sleadership proved instrumental in ensuring the outstanding platform created can reachyet further across the region and partnership.Dr Paul Edmondson-Jones – Paul is a great example of someone leading throughuncertainty with insight, intelligence, experience, and example. His leadership and widercontribution internally and externally were universally acknowledged by the panel. Paul’sleadership courage instilled confidence, allowing the service to make difficult decisions inan untested environment.awards.themj.co.uk17

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Delivering Better OutcomesHighlyCommendedEast Suffolk CouncilPlymouth City CouncilJudgesJulie HowarthDirector of Engagement,SolaceGraeme McDonaldManaging Director, Solaceand Solace in BusinessWINNERSomerset County CouncilMicro ProvidersDavid PlankHead of Customer & DigitalServices, Wealden DistrictCouncilRob ThomasManaging Director, Vale ofGlamorgan CouncilEd Ball, Chris Squire, Rob Thomas, (Vale of Glamorgan Council).An innovative solution to nationwide care market challenges developed with positiveimpact on local businesses, clear savings for the councils while delivering significantlyimproved outcomes for vulnerable clients.awards.themj.co.uk19

Congratulations to allthe finalists for this year’sDigital Transformation Award!JONATHAN SWAINExecutive Search Interim Management 3 304094

Digital TransformationHighlyCommendedAberdeenshire CouncilDurham County CouncilJudgesKersten EnglandChief Executive, Bradford CityCouncilSimon HughesHead of Digital and CustomerService, Mid Sussex DistrictCouncilMeena KishinaniInterim Director ofTransformation, BirminghamCity CouncilWINNERBracknell Forest Council, Reading Borough Council,Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead,Slough Borough Council, West Berkshire Council,Wokingham Borough CouncilTVB Smart City ClusterJonathan SwainSenior Partner and Head ofGovernment Practice,TheMcLean PartnershipEd Balls, Sue Halliwell, Gabrielle Mancini, Jonathan Swain (McLean Partnership).The judges were particularly impressed with the genuinely joined up working betweenthe participating organisations. This LEP funded project has invested just under 1min nine innovative businesses to develop smart city solutions addressing a range ofchallenges faced by local authorities in delivering services in unprecedented times.Projects such as Project Joy, IntelAgent, Eco Rewards and My Way offer a realopportunity for local authorities across the UK to learn from and tailor to their own needs.awards.themj.co.uk21

Innovation in Building Diversity and InclusionHighlyCommendedLondon Borough of Ealing/West London Alliance/North West London NHSSomerset West andTaunton CouncilJudgesAnita BhallaChair, Creative CityPartnershipSteve DouglasChief Executive, St Mungo’sMark HodgkinsonChief Executive, ScopeBalwinder X KaurCo-Chair of the ADASS EDIaction groupTony McArdleChairman of the SENDLeadership Board and anindependent adviser to theGovernment’s SEND ReviewPeter MolyneuxChair Sussex PartnershipNHS Foundation Trust.Co-Chair Health and CareLGBTQ Leader’s Network atNHS ConfederationGanesh SathyamoorthyAssistant Director forPartnership, AppliedResearch Collaboration(ARC) NorthwestLondon, Chelsea andWestminster Hospital NHSFoundationTrustNancy ScottPartner, GatenbySandersonawards.themj.co.ukWINNERBradford City CouncilCovid Scientific Advisory GroupEd Balls, Dr John Wright, Noreen Akhtar, Professor Dinesh Saralaya, Nancy Scott(GatenbySanderson).The Council demonstrated a systematic and integrated data driven approach tounderstanding the needs of diverse communities in Braford (both established and newmigrant communities), using local knowledge, partners and ambassadors to engage localpeople. The judges took particular note of the success at recruiting ethnically diverseparticipants to COVID-19 trials, which is of critical importance and sadly not replicatedin many other research trials. This entry highlighted the strength of local partnershipsand leveraging research and intelligence infrastructure during the early stages of thepandemic.23

Action for Children has been transforming the livesof vulnerable children in the UK since 1869.Last year, we helped more than 600,000 children,young people and their families.But we can only do this with your support.Find out how you can help children to grow up safeand happy: actionforchildren.org.ukRegistered charity nos. 1097940/SC038092. Company no. 4764232. Action for Children 2021. 1668.1248 Safe and Happy Core Poster A4 XEROX Photo FINAL.indd 101/07/2021 16:57

Innovation in Children’s ServicesHighlyCommendedDoncaster MetropolitanBorough CouncilGloucestershire CountyCouncilJudgesLorna BallardNational Director NorthernIrelandCatherine JoyceOperational Directorof Children’s Services(England),WINNERRochdale MetropolitanBorough CouncilSafe After SchoolJane WeeksOperational Director ofChildren’s Services (Wales)Ed Balls, Steve Kay, Louise Hurst, Councillor Rachel Massey, Claire Heap,Katie Gee, Dee Alletson, Kate Isham (Action for Children).Judges were impressed by the simplicity of this programme, which adopted a coproduction and whole community approach and championed community ambassadors.The team put the needs of all children first by promoting replication of the programmeacross the wider community and demonstrated their ambition to influence governmentand make policy and legislative change.awards.themj.co.uk25

Congratulations to allwinners and finalists ofThe MJ Awards 2021from Local PartnershipsLocal Partnerships is proud to be partof the public sector family. We are a jointventure between the Local GovernmentAssociation, HM Treasury and theWelsh Government. We work solelyfor the benefit of the public sector.Our experts provide trusted, professionalsupport and advice across multipledisciplines to support councils in thedevelopment of their climate responsestrategies. These include waste and thecircular economy, infrastructure, buildingretrofit, energy, housing and regeneration,commercialisation, and more.We bring public and private sectorexperience that provides confidence,capability and capacity, helpingcouncils and combined authorities setsustainable targets and achieve net-zero.@LP localgov I localpartnerships.org.ukLocal-Partnerships The MJ winners bro ad-aw.indd 120/08/2021 16:07

Leadership in Responding to theClimate EmergencyHighlyCommendedLondon Borough ofHounslowJudgesSue HalliwellJoint Chair, ADEPT SouthEast Board (SEDEPT)/Executive Director, Place forWest Berkshire, ADEPTWINNERCornwall CouncilDr Christopher JonesKnowledge Exchange Fellow,Tyndall CentreLouise Marix EvansSenior Advisor, Committee onClimate ChangeJo WallStrategic Director,Climate Response, LocalPartnershipsEd Balls, Councillor Edwina Hannaford, Peter Marsh, Wendy Gibbard, Steven Ford,Mark Holmes, Jo Wall (Local Partnerships).It is clear that Cornwall Council has taken seriously the threat posed by climatechange and used that momentum to galvanise action across the county. From securegovernance structures to innovation and community engagement, the council is forgingahead in the race to net-zero, nature-based solutions and climate adaptation.awards.themj.co.uk27

Congratulations to Cumbria County CouncilWinners of the Public Health Improvement Categoryof the MJ AwardsThe Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) is the representative body for Directors of PublicHealth (DsPH) in the UK with the aim of maximising the effectiveness and impact of DsPH as Public Healthleaders.ADPH seeks to improve and protect the health of the population through collating and presenting theviews of DsPH; advising on public health policy and legislation; facilitating a support network for DsPH;identifying their development needs; and supporting the development of comprehensive, equitable publichealth policies.ADPH has a rich heritage, having its origins more than 150 years ago. It is a collaborative organisationworking in partnership with others to maximise the voice for public health.It is a registered charity, and a company limited by guarantee, and is led by its Board of Directors who areall serving Directors of Public Health. The President acts as chair.Please contact policy@adph.org.uk for further information.ADPH Registered Charity Number 1164513policy@adph.org.uk www.adph.org.uk

Public Health ImprovementHighlyCommendedDerbyshire County CouncilLiverpool City CouncilJudgesJeanelle de GruchyPresident, ADPHPaul NajsarekChief Executive, LondonBorough of EalingPaul OgdenPublic Health Senior Advisor,LGAWINNERCumbria County CouncilTackling drug related deaths inBarrow-in-FurnessEd Balls, David Higham, Lesley Graham, Jeanelle De-Gruchy (ADPH).The winning project showed strong evidence of significant impact. It was innovativewith deep community participation and development and based on lived experience aswell as wider evidence. The learning from the project is being used across the county todevelop services and the council are participating in learning programmes nationally andinternationally to share best practice.awards.themj.co.uk29

In a year like no other, we need to celebrate talent like no other.It’s been a time of incredible breakthroughs and heartbreak. A year defined byordinary people overcoming the odds and going above and beyond. It’s a 12-monthstory of hope, ambition and resilience - a year of just ‘being there’. For our Rising Stars,their year has been filled with outstanding achievements, incredible effort andselfless commitment. That’s why we couldn’t be more proud to once again sponsor thecategory and elevate them to their rightful place, celebrating those who have risen tothe challenge and exceeded expectations. Yet, while only one can climb the steps of thestage, we’d like to applaud all the hard work and amazing effort each of our nomineeshave shown throughout what can only be described as our generation’s darkest time.Thanks to you and your work in the public sector, we know our future will be brighter.And for that, we’ll gladly toast to your ongoing success.www.tile-hill.co.ukADA Tile Hill MJ Winners Ad Post event full page bleed 30.08.21 Final Press.indd 131/08/2021 14:45

Rising StarHighlyCommendedZara Khan, WalsallMetropolitan BoroughCouncilHarry Mills, North SomersetCouncilJudgesHelen AndersonSenior Consultant, Tile HillWINNERMark BroadbentCalderdale Metropolitan Borough CouncilRobert HendersonExecutive Director of Childrenand Learning, SouthamptonCity CouncilNazeya HusseinExecutive Director of Place,Royal London Borough ofKingston upon ThamesKath O’DwyerChief Executive, St HelensMBCBen PlantDirector of Human Resourcesand OrganisationalDevelopment, one sourceAnj PopatSenior Consultant, Tile HillEd Balls, Mark Broadbent, Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, David Weir(Tile Hill).Mark has shown real dedication, creativity and innovation to digital engagement inCalderdale, both before and during the pandemic, keeping residents fully informedthroughout. He has gone above and beyond to make a strong impact, engaging withvarious community groups and partners whilst really putting Calderdale on the map.awards.themj.co.uk31

Today,we’re allwinnersWe’re celebrating the best in local government.From the top table team to those just starting out,there’s so much talent across authorities. As proudsponsors and judges of The MJ Senior LeadershipTeam of the Year award, Penna are always on thelookout for inspiring leadership talent.Find extraordinary people with Penna. Discoveropportunities at execroles@penna.com andFind out more at penna.com@wearepennaPennaFIND EXCITE SECURE

Senior Leadership TeamHighlyCommendedBlackburn with DarwenBorough CouncilDurham County CouncilJudgesDave HeywoodChief Executive, SouthStaffordshire CouncilKate JosephsChief Executive, SheffieldCity CouncilWINNERRoyal London Borough ofKingston upon ThamesAlthea LoderickChief Executive, LondonBorough of NewhamYvonne ReesChief Executive, OxfordshireCounty CouncilPaul SesayChief Executive, InclusiveOrganisationsJulie TowersManaging Director, PennaRobin TuddenhamChief Executive, CalderdaleMetropolitan Borough CouncilEd Balls, Sarah Ireland, Lauren McCann, Cllr Caroline Kerr, Ian Dodds, NazeyaHussain, Iona Lidington, Ian Thomas, Julie Towers (Penna).This leadership team were clear, focused and passionate about their community. Adiverse and collaborative team they held strong shared values, were working naturallywith partners and demonstrated how they had renewed inspiration to change andtransform services to meet the needs of their communities. Great strategy, action andperformance management was evidenced and their joint political and officer leadershipimpact is tangible. A clear winner.awards.themj.co.uk33

Shaw Trust is proud to be sponsoring theMJ Awards Transforming Lives award.At Shaw Trust we believe in fairness, equality and opportunity.We design holistic and innovative services to support communitiesand help people access rewarding employment. Our mission is tobuild a future that works well for everyone, by making good workopportunities accessible.To commission or work with us contact 0300 30 33 111or email g.ukShaw Trust Registered Charity No. England & Wales: 287785. Scotland: SC039856.Registered address: Black Country House, Rounds Green Road, Oldbury, B69 2DGMJ-Awards-Ad-2021-2.indd 125/08/2021 17:40

Transforming LivesHighlyCommendedCumbria County CouncilLondon Borough ofLewishamJudgesKim ArcherWest London AllianceZoe BillinghamCentre of Progressive PolicyJacqui OughtonChief Operating Officer, ShawTrustWINNERWest London Alliance/London Borough of EalingIPS ProgrammeWendy WilliamsAssistant Director forIntegrated Children andFamilies Commissioning,Gloucestershire CountyCouncilEd Balls, Rebecca Odedra, Anna Whitton, Kim Archer, Harj Bansil, David Lillicrap,Chris Luck (Shaw Trust). In front; David Francis.The West London Alliance IPS model impressed the judges due to the real outcomesproduced by the programme. It is not only changing perceptions of addiction it ischanging mindsets, empowering people to move into work by providing wraparoundservices, taking a cross-partnering approach. It took a collaborative approach to securingoutcomes ensuring that multi-disciplinary funding streams could be developed. Mostimportantly, this project supports people with addiction in a dignified and humane waygiving individuals the tools and support to help them to transform their lives themselvesfor the long term.awards.themj.co.uk35

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Workforce TransformationHighlyCommendedLondon Borough ofHounslowSouth Kesteven DistrictCouncilWigan MetropolitanBorough CouncilJudgesTom BlackManaging Director HammondClarkePUBLIC SERVICE PEOPLEMANAGERS’ ASSOCIATIONWINNERNorth Tyneside CouncilChildren and Young PeopleSteve DaviesPresident, PPMAShawna GleesonDeputy HR Director,Manchester City CouncilLeatham GreenExecutive Director, PPMACaroline NugentHR Director, FinancialOmbudsmanCharles ObazuayeDirector of HR andCommunications, LondonBorough of BromleyEd Balls, John Mulroy, Carrie Barron, Lydia Ruddick, Antony Francis (HammondClarke).The panel unanimously chose North Tyneside as the winner because it reconfiguredits children’s social work model in 2017 with small teams working in flexible ways withstrong management support and training. It provided strong evidence of performancecompared with national benchmarks and has no vacancies and no agency staff, whichis highly unusual in a children’s social work setting. Last, but not least, Ofsted has ratedthe service Outstanding and they are leading national research into children servicesdelivery. The submission clearly demonstrated flexible and joined-up ways of working,staff

London September 17 where the winners of the 17 award categories were announced by TV personality and former Cabinet minister Ed Balls to over 800 guests. Our judges had a really challenging task picking the winners from such high quality entries and the results can be found over the following pages. Thanks again go to our judges, our sponsors who make these awards possible and most of all the .