College staff honoured
LONG-SERVING CITY WORKERS RECOGNISED
Sunderland College held a special ceremony to honour its staff.
The valuable contribution of long-serving staff members at the college was recognised with a celebration event.
Sunderland College hosted a special awards evening at its City Campus to mark the contributions of 14 staff members who had achieved 20, 30 or 40 years’ service with the college.
The evening event, held at the City Bistro restaurant, comprised a threecourse meal served by catering and hospitality students and entertainment by music students.
Staff were presented with a personalised glass award in addition to a monetary gift card.
Naomi Robson, director of people and organisational development at Sunderland College, said: “We organised this event as it’s important for our long-serving staff to be individually recognised for the work they do and their contribution to the success of the college.”
Lisa McRavey, a purchasing assistant with 20 years’ service at the college, said: “To be recognised and appreciated for my long service to the college and to feel inclusive with all who attended, has made this awards ceremony a very memorable experience.”
Tracey Seed, a welfare services officer who also has 20 years’ service at Sunderland College, said: “When I met with the principal in December for my long-service award, she shared her plans for a celebration evening with me, as she felt that the college needed to do something more to show long-standing staff that their contribution to the business is appreciated and valued.”