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Leading Lights - Employee Recognition Scheme


What is Leading Lights?

Leading Lights is North East Lincolnshire Council’s Employee Recognition Scheme. This scheme aims to recognise those individuals and teams who go the extra mile in delivering excellent service.

The scheme is your opportunity to tell us about individuals or teams who have impressed you with their level of service and commitment.

Award Categories

You can now make nominations for both individuals and teams for in the following six award categories:

  • Direct Service Award – for outstanding customer service
  • Partnership Award – for outstanding partnership working
  • Inclusion Award – for outstanding attention to equality and diversity
  • Value for Money Award – for the best use of resources
  • Green Award – for reducing our impact on the environment
  • Outstanding Achievement Award

You can download the Leading Lights brochure for more information on the scheme and the award categories

Who Can Nominate?

Nominations can be made by Residents, Partner Organisations, North East Lincolnshire Council employees and Elected Members but you must to be able to demonstrate how and why the nominees have impressed you and deserve this extra recognition. You cannot nominate a friend, partner or family member.

Deadlines for Nominations

The quarterly closing date for nominations are

  • 31st March
  • 30th June
  • 30th September
  • 31st December

How do I make a nomination?

You can complete the nomination form online by using the link below
You can also download a MS Word or PDFversion of the form if you prefer to print the form off  and send it by post or email:


You can email completed nominations to PPD-LeadingLights@nelincs.gov.uk

You can send nominations by post to:

FREEPOST NEA14110
North East Lincolnshire Council
PPD- Human Resources
Municipal Offices
Town Hall Square
GRIMSBY
DN31 1HU

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