2025 Worker of the Year Awards

🌟 Congratulations to Barry, our Regional Worker of the Year for our Berkshire Trades & Labour team!

Presented here on-site with clients and our own Karl Hughes, Barry's hard work, commitment, and consistent excellence have been widely praised by colleagues and clients alike.

The client said it best though:

"Barry is always full of enthusiasm no matter what the task & is like a dynamo that just keeps going no matter what. He is always punctual and polite, with loyalty that we rarely encounter with agency operatives. Thank you!"

You’ve been an integral part of every project you’ve worked on this year and this award is well-deserved; congratulations! 🎉

Celebrating Erika, our Worker of the Year for the Bristol region! 🌟

Erika, your cheerful attitude, dedication, and unwavering commitment to ensuring smooth site operations have made you a clear choice for this award.

You’re a true team player and a valued member of every project. With shining feedback from your nominators, you were the clear winner of this award:

💬 “Erika is always on time, well-mannered and does a great job. Always keen to help and offer assistance even when not asked to. She does an excellent job and is always up for a friendly conversation. It's been a pleasure having her on our job.”

Thank you, Erika! 🎉

Ruby Cox and Starr Chaplin headed out to reward Innocent, our Worker of the Year for London Construction! 🌟

Innocent’s attention to detail, strong work ethic, and positivity on site have earned him this well-deserved recognition. 

Nominated by multiple people, he’s been praised as “always punctual, kind, and polite, someone who gets along with everyone on site and does whatever is asked of him without question—a true pleasure to have around.”

Thank you, Innocent, for your dedication and hard work. 

Congratulations once again—keep smashing it! 🙌

Celebrating Aleksej, our Worker of the Year for the Property Services team! 🙌

Aleksej’s hard work, reliability, and ability to go above and beyond have not gone unnoticed. He has consistently delivered exceptional results and is a real credit to the industry.

He has received fantastic feedback from our client: 

💬 “He is professional, polite, always hard-working, positive and is always happy to assist the team even if this means taking on additional work. Great Employee!”

Thank you, Aleksej, for your unwavering dedication 🎉

Huge congratulations to Bernard, our Worker of the Year for the Manchester region! 🙌

Over the past year, Bernard’s hard work, dedication, and can-do attitude have truly set him apart. His unwavering commitment to excellence grants him this amazing achievement.

Don’t just take our word for it—here’s what his nominator had to say:

💬 "Bernard always goes above and beyond to help the team, no matter the task. He does it all with a smile, and nothing is ever too much trouble for him."

Thank you, Bernard, for your incredible contributions 👏

Celebrating Ben, our Worker of the Year for the Farnborough region! 🌟

Ben has consistently shown dedication and a willingness to go the extra mile.

His punctuality, professionalism, and teamwork have significantly impacted projects.

Ben's feedback was glowing, stating he is “on-site every day with an unrelenting work ethic.”

A huge congratulations, Ben! 👏

A big shoutout to Alson, our Worker of the Year for the Midlands region! 🌟

Alson, your exceptional skills, reliability, and collaboration have made you a standout this last year.

The positive impact you’ve had on your teams and projects is unmatched, and we're thrilled to share the incredible feedback we received for you:

💬 "He was always on site early to prepare the site for the trades when they arrived. He was reliable, helpful, punctual, and multi-skilled, and he was also very polite and helpful to the client."

Congratulations, Alson! 👏

Recognising Stacey, our London Maintenance Division Worker of the Year! 🌟

Stacey, your exceptional dedication, positive attitude, and the outstanding feedback we’ve received about your work have made you an absolute star in the sector.

Her commitment is unmatched. Our client states, "Stacey always goes above and beyond in her role."

A huge congratulations; here’s to another great year!

A moment of appreciation for Jon, our Worker of the Year for the Civils, Plant & Groundworks Division! 🌟

We were thrilled to present Jon with this well-deserved recognition. His work ethic is second to none, and he is an incredible asset to Daniel Owen.

The feedback we received during your nomination process speaks volumes about your dedication and impact!

“Jon has been an integral part of the team over the past 12 months; he’s always in early and never misses a day. He operates the machines whilst also helping on the ground.”

He’s a tremendous asset to have on-site and interacts well with clients. A real credit goes to Daniel Owen, who deserves recognition.

Thank you, Jon, for everything you do—you’ve earned this win! 👏

A huge congratulations to Dwight, our Worker of the Year for our Transport division! 🌟

His motivation, dedication, and willingness to go the extra mile have set you apart as a true leader on every assignment.

Dwight’s reliability and ability to build strong working relationships are just some reasons why you’ve earned this award.

💬 "Dwight’s passion for his work is clear, and his positive attitude and his continuous drive to go above and beyond are just a few of the many reasons he is truly deserving of this award."

Thank you, Dwight, for an outstanding year—you’re a real asset to the team.

Big congratulations to Armando, who was presented with his well-deserved Worker of the Year award by Samantha from our Oxford team! 🙌

Armando has been with DO for over six years and has shown exceptional dedication, going above and beyond in every assignment. For the past 2.5 years, he’s been a loyal and invaluable asset to one of our clients.

His site manager, James, said it best:

💬 "Armando is the best labourer/handyman I’ve ever worked with. He’s proactive and reliable and often finishes tasks before they’re even assigned. A true pleasure to have on the team!"

Thank you, Armando, for your incredible hard work and loyalty! 💪

Congratulations to Frederico, our Worker of the Year for Commercial Property! 🌟

His career with DO has been nothing short of inspirational. Starting as a labourer, his drive for self-improvement has taken him from learning the ropes on-site to becoming a skilled Site Manager.

Through hard work and dedication, he’s earned his SMSTS certification and is now completing his NVQ7 in Project Management.

One of his nominators shared:

💬 "Frederico’s self-improvement has been incredible. When I first met him, he was just starting out. Now, he’s a fantastic Site Manager who consistently exceeds expectations!"

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition—you’re a role model for the team! 👏

Congratulations to Lee, our Worker of the Year for the North East! 🌟

Lee, your incredible work ethic, commitment, and positive attitude have been a shining example for everyone around you.

The feedback we’ve received highlights your dedication and your willingness to tackle any challenge with enthusiasm:

💬 “Very reliable, punctual and hardworking. Will do anything asked of him without fuss and to the best of his ability.” 

Well done, Lee! This recognition is well-earned, and we’re proud to have you as part of the team. 💪

A huge shout out to Thomas, our Worker of the Year for our Property & Maintenance division at DO! 😁

Thomas, your reliability, work ethic, and constant drive to go the extra mile have made you a role model for everyone around you. Your exceptional contributions have earned you this recognition.

Our very own Leah Sparkes had some great feedback:

💬 "Thomas's hard work and dedication have truly paid off; he is constantly going from strength to strength, and I couldn't be prouder to nominate him for Worker of the Year!"

Congratulations, Thomas! 👏

Our Leeds Worker of the Year, Andrew 👏

Andrew, your exceptional performance and outstanding reputation have made you a firm favourite among clients and colleagues alike. Your ability to consistently exceed expectations has set a new benchmark for excellence.

“He is extremely reliable, helpful beyond words. Holds a can do attitude with every task he carries out, and without doubt is a massive team player”

Thank you, Andrew, for your hard work and dedication. Here’s to an incredible year ahead! 🏆

Celebrating our Worker of the Year for the Swindon Construction division! 🌟

A huge congratulations to Andy, who has been an invaluable part of Beard’s projects while working with Daniel Owen. 

His dedication, hard work, and positive attitude shine through on every site, earning consistent praise from colleagues and clients alike.

As Sophie put it: “Andy is steady, reliable, and always willing to go the extra mile. His work is consistently of the highest standard.”

Thank you, Andy—it’s a pleasure working with you, and this recognition is truly well deserved! 💪