Spotlight Awards

This section of the HR website contains all the information and documentation relating to our Spotlight Award Scheme.

This scheme has been designed to allow University managers the opportunity to formally recognise the achievements and efforts of staff as and when they feel it is appropriate. In particular, awards are designed to recognise performance against the following criteria:

  • Demonstrating role model behaviour – being an example for others to follow.
  • Going the extra mile – showing a commitment to succeed above and beyond normal expectations.
  • Enhancing our reputation – showing the University in the best possible light.
  • Delivering excellence – making sure that internal and external customers’ needs are exceeded.
  • Demonstrating an outstanding commitment to enhancing the student experience.

The Spotlight Award Scheme - an outline of the scheme

See a process flowchart

Further guidance for managers who are considering using the scheme.

Nomination form for managers who wish to nominate a member of staff.

Think someone deserves an award?

If possible, please inform their manager. If you’re not sure who that is, email your HR team and we’ll try to make sure your feedback gets through to the right person.

Latest Recipients of Spotlight Awards

  • Julie Duncan
    • Academic Secretary (Environmental Engineering)
      • School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
  • Denise Heslop
    • Undergraduate Secretary
      • School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
  • Kate Henderson
    • Teaching Support Secretary
      • School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
  • Lindsey Earley
    • PA to Head of School
      • School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
  • Tracey Brady
    • School Finance Assistant
      • GPS
  • Jennifer Dawley
    • Clerical Officer (Geography)
      • GPS
  • Leeann Bewick
    • Clerical Officer (Politics)
      • GPS
  • Terry Lisle
    • Administrative Secretary
      • Institute of Health and Society
  • Aimee Stringer
    • PA to Head of School
      • Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
  • Liz White
    • Admissions Secretary
      • Historical Studies
  • Amy Morecroft
    • Senior International Assistant
      • International Office
  • Louise Jones
    • Senior Clerical Assistant
      • SAgE Enterprise
  • Lisa Vincent
    • Netskills Training and Admin Co-ordinator
      • Netskills, Computing Science
  • Lucy Speak
    • Deputy School Manager
      • Architecture, Planning and Landscape
  • Bonnie Tyler
    • Accountancy Assistant
      • Finance (SAgE Faculty Finance Team)
  • Debbie McLean
    • UG Programme Administrator
      • Business School
  • Christopher Robinson
    • House Porter
      • Accommodation and Hospitality Services
  • Lynn McArdle
    • HR Assistant
      • Human Resources
  • Amy Stewart
    • HR Assistant
      • Human Resources
  • Gary Morton
    • Health and Safety Officer
      • Estate Support Service
  • Pippa Stacey
    • Office Manager
      • Historical Studies
  • Janice Cummin
    • PA and Exams Officer
      • Historical Studies
  • Linda McLean
    • Administration Support
      • Estate Support Service
  • Susan Holt
    • PG Programme Administrator
      • Business School
  • Nicola Burnip
    • Placement Officer
      • Business School
  • Cheryl Savage
    • Academic Secretary
      • Marine Science and Technology
  • Lisa Inganni
    • Academic and Finance Secretary
      • Marine Science and Technology
  • Nicki Carter
    • GPS Office Manager
      • Geography, Politics and Sociology
  • Jeanette McGhie
    • Conference Co-ordinator
      • Conference Office, Accommodation & Hospitality Services
  • Liam Fisher
    • Programme Secretary
      • School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
  • Rachel Murdie
    • Events Co-ordinator
      • Careers Service
  • Katie McGown
    • PA to IHS Management Team
      • Health and Society
  • Lynn Hedley
    • Administrator
      • University Research Office
  • Jodie Worley
    • Research Portfolio Administrator
      • Institute for Ageing and Health
  • Emma Henry
    • Personal Assistant
      • Finance and Planning
  • Hazel Glass
    • Administrator
      • Institute for Ageing and Health
  • Amy Watson
    • Receptionist
      • School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
  • Julia Watson
    • PA & Office Manager
      • SAgE Faculty Office
  • Steve Smith
    • Faculty Estates Co-ordinator
      • SAgE Faculty Office
  • Doreen Boddy
    • Research Beehive Facilities Manager
      • University Research Office
  • Emma Major
    • MBBS Support Assistant
      • Medical Student Office
  • Sharon Gilmore
    • Secretary Clinical Education
      • Education Development
  • Jackie Bell
    • Conference Assistant
      • Accommodation and Hospitality
  • Janice Trewick
    • Teaching Administrator
      • Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
  • Margaret Carruthers
    • Teaching Support Co-ordinator
      • Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
  • Larry Dewhurst
    • CCTV Operator
      • Estates Support Service
  • Peter Bowes
    • Manager of Technical Team
      • Marine Sciences and Technology
  • Adele Pattison
    • Senior Assistant
      • University Flats
  • Karen Costello
    • Senior Assistant
      • University Flats
  • Kati Schwab
    • Assistant EU Funding Manager
      • University Research Office
  • Paul Boyd
    • Technician
      • School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences

Team Awards

School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences

  • Bernard Bowler
    • Research Associate
  • Paul Donhoe
    • Technician
  • Philip Green
    • Technician

ISS - Audio Visual Services

Senior AV Technicians

  • Colin Fahey
  • Ian Grunhut
  • Dave Robson
  • Michael Savage

AV Technicians

  • Paul Briganti
  • Lee Harrison
  • Andy Ramsey

Media Support Technician

  • Susan Barfield

Marketing And Communications Directorate - Press and Communications Team

  • Karen Bidewell
    • Senior Media Relations Manager (FMS)
  • Sarah Cossom
    • Media Relations Manager
  • Louella Houldcroft
    • Media Relations Manager (SAgE)
  • Sam Wood
    • Media Relations Manager
  • Kath Wade
    • Assistant Media Relations Manager

Marketing And Communications Directorate - Corporate PR and Events Team

  • Melanie Reed
    • Senior PR and Events Manager
  • Umbereen Rafiq
    • Public Lectures and Events Officer
  • Angela Mulvenna
    • Secretary
  • Jenny Allinson
    • Cultural Affairs Development Officer
  • Olivia Cameron
    • Performance Administrator

Interaction Team

Interaction Team Leaders

  • Sarah Levison
  • Steve Murphy
  • Sarah Kendall

Interaction Team Assistants

  • Jenny Allan
  • Caroline Armstrong
  • Anna Bilsland
  • June Campbell
  • Anne Cook
  • Stacey Duggan
  • Laura Ellis
  • Samantha Frazer
  • Karen Johnson
  • Helen Mills
  • Michelle Monaghan
  • Alison Perry
  • Thom Piddock
  • Sharon Slaymaker
  • Kelly Weightman
  • Louise Woods

Robinson Library

  • Janice Crozier
    • Library Assistant
  • Ros Clough
    • Library Assistant
  • Susan Main
    • Library Assistant
  • Catherine Richardson
    • Print Room Assistant

Estate Support Service

  • Caroline Campbell
    • Customer Services Supervisor
  • Paul Durkin
    • Deputy Customer Services Supervisor
  • Catherine Greenup
    • Customer Services Clerk
  • Julie McMillan
    • Customer Services/Planning Clerk
  • Pamela Craig
    • Customer Services Clerk

ISS – Audio Visual Services

  • Susan Tarlarini
    • Service Desk Analyst
  • Kevin Dick
    • TV Technician
  • Steve Bradwel
    • TV Technician

P2P Pilot Group Implementation Team

  • Helen Chapman
    • Civil Engineering
  • David Nocon
    • Business School
  • Clare Anderson
    • Business School
  • Carol Pringle
    • Institute of Ageing and Health
  • Dan Padgett
    • Institute of Ageing and Health
  • Debbie Jones
    • Institute of Ageing and Health
  • Helen Atkinson
    • Institute of Ageing and Health
  • Natalie Robinson
    • Finance and Planning
  • Emma Henry
    • Finance and Planning
  • Lisa Jenson
    • Finance and Planning
  • Julia Brown
    • ISS
  • Christina Henderson
    • ISS
  • Helen Green
    • Maths and Stats
  • Patricia Smith
    • Finance and Planning

Estate Support Service

  • Bill Kirk
    • Maintenance Officer
  • Kay Gregory
    • EC Support Officer
  • Joanne Arkless
    • Secretary to Head of Capital
  • Doug Swailes
    • Capital Development Manager
  • Doug Nixon
    • Senior Surveyor, Improvements

Grounds Maintenance Team

Estates Security Team

School of Modern Language

  • Claire Johnson
    • Language Centre Assistant
  • Claire Walker
    • Language Centre Assistant
  • David Galloway
    • Language Centre Assistant
  • Andrew Newton
    • Language Centre Assistant
  • Thomas Snell
    • Library Aide

Careers Service

  • Claire Beadling
    • Office Service Manager
  • Joyce Matthews
    • Clerical Assistant
  • Lesley Nicholson
    • Clerical Assistant (DLHE)
  • Susan Turnbull
    • Clerical Assistant (Reception)

University Library

  • Catherine Blair
    • Senior Library Assistant
  • Cath Dale
    • Senior Library Assistant
  • Linda Bell
    • Library Assistant
  • Alison Judd
    • Library Assistant

Newcastle Law School

  • Suzanne Johnson
    • School Administrator
  • Joanne Pinnock
    • Secretary
  • Gemma Hayton
    • Secretary
  • Jacqui Napier
    • Receptionist

Marketing And Communications Directorate

  • Helen Clubbs
    • Marketing Officer
  • Laura Ewen
    • Marketing Assistant
  • Barbara Herring
    • Assistant Project Manager (Realising Opportunities)
  • Amy Morecroft
    • Senior International Assistant
  • Umbereen Rafiq
    • Public Lectures and Events Officer

Feedback

  • If you have any comments or suggestions relating to this scheme or how it could be improved, we would be glad to hear from you. You can email richard.boggie@ncl.ac.uk or call on 0191 222 3653.