Our ‘Making a Difference’ (MAD) Awards, which were launched in 2005 to recognise employees who devoted time and commitment to the environment, were expanded in 2006 to encompass community and charity work as well.
A wide range of high quality nominations were submitted throughout the year and were judged by the Local CSR Committee (see ‘Our Environment’) in each main office location. Winners received an award of Bonus Bonds and a desk trophy, and those who had nominated a winner also received a cheque for their chosen charity. The year culminated in a highly successful MAD Awards ceremony in November, at which the activities and achievements of each local committee were celebrated and two overall winners from each location were presented with a certificate and a cheque for £1,000 for their chosen charities.
Feedback from the new MAD Awards format and the ceremony was extremely positive and we are looking forward to building on this success, and continuing to encourage and recognise the commitment of so many of our staff, in 2007.
“I can’t believe that I actually won the award when there were so many other great nominees. I was very pleased and thank you to L&G for the opportunity.”
David Sztypuljak, London
David won his MAD award for his consistent support over many years for a number of charities and initiatives both in the UK and overseas. David has volunteered time, money, skills and energy and has also given up much of his annual leave to work on summer camps and overseas projects.