Deputy Governor's 2023 Awards
Deputy Governor’s 2023 Awards Ceremony
At a gala event on Thursday 25 April 2024, Deputy Governor and Head of the Civil Service Hon. Franz Manderson, honoured dozens of civil servants who embody our core values of passion, integrity and professionalism and whose performance demonstrate accountability in delivering against the Government’s Broad Outcomes to both external and internal customers.
The event capped the 2023 round of the Deputy Governor’s Award Programme, and saw the announcement of the 2023 Civil Servant of the Year Zhané Rambaran. Along with Ms Rambaran, 11 colleagues who, like her, had been chosen as Employee of the Month during 2023, were recognised. Three teams were highlighted with Moments of Magic awards and 60 individuals were recognised for having gained Chief Officer’s Choice awards during the year.
The Deputy Governor and the Cayman Islands Government salute 2023 CIG Employee of the Year Zhané Rambaran and the other individuals and teams who deliver excellence every day, living out our purpose of Making Lives Better.
"Tonight, we pay tribute to those among us who embody the spirit of excellence …whose contributions have left an indelible mark on our organisation and the communities we serve. They are not just employees; they are catalysts for change, champions of progress, and ambassadors of our values.”
- Hon. Franz Manderson, Deputy Governor and Head of the Civil Service
Employee of the Year -Zhané Rambaran
Ms Rambaran is Financial Administrator in the Portfolio of the Civil Service. She was recognised for exemplary contributions to the strategic goal, Deliver Exceptional Customer Service.
Addressing her fellow civil servants after accepting her award, Ms Rambaran reminded them: “As you know, we are not serving a niche market or one particular group of people. Rather, we are serving every person who calls these beloved Islands home.” She added, “This is no light work but it is work that fills me and my colleagues with an immense sense of pride.”
Employee of the Year - Finalists
Twelve finalists qualified for the Employee of the Year Award. Over the course of 2023 these civil servants were initially nominated by a colleague, endorsed by their Chief Officer and ultimately selected as Employee of the Month by the Deputy Governor.
All finalists were recognised at the ceremony and attendees heard of the work, attributes and impact of each nominee. Chief Officer’s Choice Award recipients were also spotlighted.
Beckie Seymour
Executive Officer, Department of Children & Family Services
Delivering an Outstanding Customer Experience
George Hurlston
Solid Waste Collection Driver, Department of Environmental Health (Sister Islands)
Delivering an Outstanding Customer Experience
Tanisha James
Assistant HR & Development Manager/ Acting Senior Manager, Public Works Department
Developing Exceptional Leadership
Zhané Rambaran
Financial Administrator, Portfolio of the Civil Service
Delivering an Outstanding Customer Experience
Prisca Smith
Administrative Assistant, Office of the Deputy Governor
Delivering an Outstanding Customer Experience
Anita Veitch-Lee
Administrator, Department of Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC)
Demonstrating Excellence in Governance Practices
Audrey Hill
Acting HR Manager, Department of Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman (WORC)
Developing Exceptional Leadership
Kiria Bodden
Financial Administrator, Ministry of Border Control & Labour
Pursuing Excellence in Talent Development
Kim Chin
Legal Executive Officer, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Delivering an Outstanding Customer Experience
Jeremy Olynik
Senior Geographical Information Systems Officer, Department of Environment
Deliver an Outstanding Customer Experience
David Dixon
Director, Department of Vehicle & Drivers’ Licensing
Pursuing Excellence in Talent Development
Moments of Magic
The development and implementation of the STEPS survey across the Cayman Islands was carried out by a team in the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The purpose was to gather information on the current health status of the county in relation to non-communicable diseases. The results will be used to guide Public Health intervention efforts, policy development and future funding decisions to empower people to achieve optimum wellbeing. Team members were Rachel Corbett, Carolina Ferreira, Janett Flynn and Halle Miller.
Representatives of the Ministry of Health and Wellness accepted the award Moments of Magic award from Deputy Governor Hon. Franz Manderson (2nd from left) in the presence of Minister for Health and Wellness Hon. Sabrina Turner (far right). From left, STEPS team member Janett Flynn, Chief Officer Nellie Pouchie, Chief HR Officer Michelle Amos, and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nick Gent.
Department of Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC), Permanent Residency section
Recognised for their dedication to continually improving the delivery of service to the public, including reducing processing times for applications in some permanent residency categories by 70 per cent.