Natta launched a new initiative to reward our employees for their dedication to following one or more of Natta’s core values. The LOVE (Live Our Values Everyday) Awards were masterminded back in February by one of our Senior Estimators, Karl Shepherd. He submitted this suggestion to our Senior Management Team about how Natta could acknowledge and reward our staff for their on-going commitment to following Natta’s core values: Safety, Expertise, Integrity, Quality, Innovation, Teamwork, Collaboration and Sustainability How it works Employees who stand out for their adherence to one or more of Natta’s core values are nominated by their colleagues at head office or on site each month. Their nomination includes a reason as to why they should be given recognition. On the last Friday of every month, the winner or winners are chosen by Natta’s Senior Management Team and announced. The winners receive their awards and gifts shortly after. All winners will be entered for a prize draw at the end of the year for a chance to win some amazing prizes such as: a 2 night stay at a luxury hotel, a Tandem Skydive and a VIP Helicopter Tour, to name a few. Here are the list of winners from July to Dec and some of the photos that were taken. You can see all of the photos on our blog posts. July LOVE Award Winners The Safety award went to Henry Carter at our Daedalus site. Henry consistently works in a safe manner, always clean and tidy and a very good standard; leading other less experienced operatives by his work ethic. He is also the first to voice any concerns for safety that he sees on site. Expertise was awarded to Steve Drake, due to carrying out the induction of 8 Groundworker Trainees at Longcross. He planned their day with proper support and training; while ensuring that they could learn from his expertise in the Groundworker role. Ronnie Calahane was awarded for showing Integrity. Ronnie organised and galvanised a team from Natta to enter the Survival of the Fittest’ to support one of our sponsored charities – Rainbow Trust. As well as liaising directly with Rainbow Trust, Natta team and Marketing Department, he also brought in a significant amount of the £3,486 funds raised. In addition, this is the 4th year that Ronnie has championed this or a similar event. Quality of the site setup at our Luton project went to Lucas Whitworth. Gwyn McGrath and Albert Mina won Innovation for designing and also creating desktop boxes for DSE equipment from recycled wood. Rhys Godden, Magnus Alestrand, Terence Labuschagne, Simon King, Andrew Skinner, Ronnie Cahalane, Claire Wolfe and John Gormley aka Team Natta were awarded for their Teamwork. Their efforts in the ‘Survival of the Fittest event 'at Wembley Stadium raised £3,486 of sponsorship for the Rainbow Trust. Becky Davies and Angela Gardner showed Collaboration with the sites. They ensured that all the Groundworker Trainees were appointed a mentor, travelled to and from site and were also inducted into the company effectively. Lastly, Carole Gamroth organised efficient photocopiers that will reduce paper and cartridge wastage showing Sustainability. August LOVE Award Winners Steve Drake was awarded the Safety award for his exemplary attitude in ensuring that the Operatives understand the method statements. The Collaboration award went to Clare Clarke. Clare works hand in hand with the Buyers ensuring and maintaining a great working relationship. She also liaises with suppliers to resolve debits in a professional, timely manner. Emma Jarvis won the Teamwork award for helping other team members. An employee who nominated Emma commented, “Without her expertise, patience and knowledge, I would not have got as far as we have regarding the fingerprint machines.” John Bole identified the potential of screening soil to avoid muck away and producing material that could be reused as part of the construction process. Therefore, dealing with less muck and saving on construction materials. He showed his dedication to Sustainability. Kevin Matthews showed Integrity by managing and resolving inappropriate behaviour on site whilst adhering to company policies and procedures. For the Quality award, Ionut Dobroiu received great feedback from home owners after completing the first end of year defects. Feedback reported as, ‘’Very professional and a committed member of staff. One to be valued.” Our Expertise award went to John Munelly sharing his wealth of experience and training his labourers to successfully lay house drainage pipe work. Lastly, Steve Richardson showed Innovation by being alert to cost savings in Oxford. Steve appreciated that he could bring back crush from the same place where he was dropping off muck. September LOVE Award Winners The award for Safety went to Magnus Alestrand and also to Paul Joyce. Magus showed great dedication by working late and also travelling a long distance to fix an electrical issue. He stayed late to sort the problem as well as ensuring that the site was safe before heading home. Paul was also awarded for implementing a safe working regime whilst excavating pipe trenches; utilising: trench boxes, handrail, fencing and top boxes. Emma Jarvis and Clare Clarke Terence Labuschagne, Simon King, Claire Wolfe, Angela Gardner, Carole Gamroth, Becky Davies, Andrew Skinner and John Gormley Magnus Alestrand, Ronnie Calahane, Albert Mina