The Award for Best newcomer is for those who have impressively impacted pal in 2020, they took to working here like a duck to water. In fact you probably forgot they were new because of their impressive displays. This person has been quickly seen as a vital member of the team and will be part of our success going into 2021.

This award is for the person who’s 2021 will be filled with success. Their recent performances, driven approach and focus has led you to believing that they are destined for the top. If they were here for a week or for a few years, it doesn’t matter – they are continuously looking to improve and looking to get better each day…. If a pandemic didn’t stop them, 2021 has no chance.

Integrity – Innovation - Collaboration – Aspiration – Appreciation – this person displays all our values consistently. They understand the importance of not only acting on these values but encouraging others to do so. Honest, Trustworthy, Hardworking, some of the words we might use to describe them, but they are always looking to come with solutions. Working with others to find better ways, while taking time to self-reflect and improve. This person understands that things don’t always go to plan but is willing to help make things better and learn from those experiences. They appreciate those around them and the contribution of others in us all working together to achieve our goals. They are the architects of our culture and epitomize what makes us special.

This award is for the person who puts others before themselves, they offer support or assistance to anyone who needs it. The first to offer help to a colleague with their workload, or support through training or advice. Nothing seems too much effort and they will always find time to help others whether in work or in their personal lives. They are the heartbeat of our team and are the people that make the machine that is PAL move smoothly.

This award is for those who in a difficult year have done everything they can to impact the year positively. They choose the right things to do not the easiest, making an extra call to provide better service, updating colleagues on progress of a situation, or putting in the extra work to make sure things are done. These people embody not just turning up and doing what is needed, they stand out for their ability to go beyond expectation. They have an uncompromising approach to doing the right thing with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

The moment when gravity was discovered by Lisa, whilst ferrying a tray of office brews.

Stuart has been nominated for his recent and very cunning deception of a team member over the works Christmas jumper day. This resulted in a member of the team showing up in multiple layers of Christmas clothes – when everyone else started December in ordinary clothes.