The British Citizen Award, which was established in 2015, aims to recognise ‘exceptional individuals’ who work tirelessly to make a positive impact on society. In total 5,757 Sodexo employees received a certificate of recognition for their contribution during the pandemic.
Stuart Winters, chief executive of healthcare at Sodexo, said: “I am so proud of the work we’ve done together as a team to support each other and the national effort against the pandemic.
“In these unprecedented times so many Sodexo employees have stepped up to support their local communities. Congratulations to everyone recognised with their British Citizen Award, I am honoured to call you all colleagues.”
The winners celebrated their certificates on-site in a socially distanced way. The winners included staff at King’s College, Wythenshawe Hospital and North Devon District Hospital.
Mike Faulkner, founder of The British Citizen Award, added: “Thanks to this special group of people and others like them up and down the country, the lights stayed on, the nation stayed fed, the vulnerable were cared for and those that needed assistance received it.
“These exceptional times call for a monumental effort, and the organisation’s recognising their people in this way are making a monumental difference. The country needs stability and these individuals are giving it consistently. They deserve more than a moment in the spotlight, so we hope they take pride in this recognition, as we are proud of them.”