Maritime charity UKSA has celebrated the dedication of its employees during its inaugural long service award event, which took place at its Cowes headquarters recently.
With 100 full-time employees and another 100 freelance staff during the peak summer season, the UK’s leading maritime training provider rewarded staff who have completed milestones of 5 years, 10 years, 15 years and 20 years.
Ben Willows, UKSA CEO and chair of trustees, Kevin George, presented workers with a certificate and a gift voucher.
The awards have recognised 17 members of staff who have completed 5 years of service, 6 members who have given a decade of service, 5 members at 15 years and 5 who have completed 20 years, including Willows himself.
Ben Willows said:
“Through these awards, we formally recognise the long service of our employees, their commitment and dedication to UKSA. Our family is continually growing and I am pleased to see so many individuals progress from entry-level positions to higher-level positions over the years. We are one of the Isle of Wight’s biggest employers and it is our people that truly sets us apart. The long service of these employees not only demonstrates what a wonderful place it is to work, but also how fantastic the team is to work with.”
The charity also revealed that it has 2 multi-generational employees whose children are now also working at UKSA; customer services manager Tania Veysey’s son Reece is working as a chef and head of hotel services, Mark Randerson’s son Charlie is working as an activity lead.
The full list of employees who received an award is listed below:
Celebrating 20 years of service:
- Ben Willows
- Lisa Brennan
- Zoe Smith
- Niall Clarke
Celebrating 15 years of service:
- Chris Frisby
- Gary Kurth
- Colin Shore
- Tania Veysey
- Damen Chadburn
Celebrating 10 years of service:
- Bill Tate
- Nick Graham
- Antony Knight
- Morgan Strange
Celebrating 5 years of service:
- Caz Johnstone
- Will Satterly
- Phil Hoar
- Alex Burgess
- Kristina Harborne
- Adam Wilson
- Kelly Moses
- Mark Randerson
- Collette Wood
- Lauren Saltonstall
- Chris Penman
- Duncan Boote
- Kevin McSweeney
- Terry Smith
