Hard-working Ron Archer is Highland Council's employee of the year
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A HOUSING officer praised for going the extra mile for tenants for more than 30 years has been named as Highland Council's employee of the year.
At a ceremony held last week, dedicated Ron Archer was praised for the support he has given to many individuals and families.
Housing manager Sandra MacLennan, who nominated him, said: "Ron shows genuine commitment, care and compassion. He is the kind of person who will always go the extra mile to help tenants and his work colleagues, in fact, anyone who asks for assistance.
"He is always there to provide support and help find a solution.
"Ron's drive goes beyond his normal work remit.
"It is not unusual for him to help tenants in his own time cutting grass, helping them move, and keeping in touch with them to make sure they are settled."
Runners-up were pupil support workers Vicky MacDonald and Fiona Emslie, a learning and development adviser.
Community awards were presented to community payback officer Jamie Sinclair, community works officer Alan Johnstone and waste management officer Katrina Taylor.
Digital support officer John Grieg was named trainee of the year after completing his SVQ in IT and telecommunications in just eight months.
The team of the year award went to the council’s fleet hire and travel desk team who are responsible for the arrangement, administration and purchase of business travel and accommodation.
Just Ask Enquiry Line, a deaf awareness project at Macdiarmid Primary and Nursery on the Isle of Skye, Dingwall Service Point and the Placement Services Change Programme also received awards.
The 2019 outstanding partnership award went to a joint project between the Child Protection Committee and the University of the Highlands and Islands, where students developed material for child sexual exploitation campaigns to target young people across the Highlands. Awards sponsored by council chief executive Donna Manson were given to Sharon Bailey and the Corran Ferry team.
