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

January

Beckie Seymour
Executive Officer, Department of Children & Family Services


Delivering an Outstanding Customer Experience

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Febuary

George Hurlston
Solid Waste Collection Driver, Department of Environmental Health (Sister Islands)

Delivering an Outstanding Customer Experience

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March

Tanisha James
Assistant HR & Development Manager/ Acting Senior Manager, Public Works Department

Developing Exceptional Leadership

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April

Zhané Rambaran
Financial Administrator, Portfolio of the Civil Service

Delivering an Outstanding Customer Experience

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May

Prisca Smith
Administrative Assistant, Office of the Deputy Governor

Delivering an Outstanding Customer Experience

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June

Anita Veitch-Lee
Administrator, Department of Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC)

Demonstrating Excellence in Governance Practices

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July

Audrey Hill
Acting HR Manager, Department of Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman (WORC)

Developing Exceptional Leadership

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August

Kiria Bodden
Financial Administrator, Ministry of Border Control & Labour

Pursuing Excellence in Talent Development

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September

Kim Chin
Legal Executive Officer, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Delivering an Outstanding Customer Experienc

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October

Jeremy Olynik
Senior Geographical Information Systems Officer, Department of Environment

Deliver an Outstanding Customer Experience

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November

Heather Jackson
Library Officer, Public Library Service
 
Developing Exceptional Leadership
 
 
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December

David Dixon
Director, Department of Vehicle & Drivers’ Licensing
 
Pursuing Excellence in Talent Development
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Moments of Magic

The Moments of Magic awards recognised three teams whose work during 2023 demonstrated how the Civil Service Makes Lives Better.

e-Government Department Development Team

Ministry of Investment, Innovation and Social Development (MIISD), recognised for the creation of the online financial assistance application portal that provides an outstanding customer experience. 

Deputy Chief Officer, MIISD (far left) and Deputy Governor Franz Manderson (4th from left) with the team members (L-R) Dennis Figueroa, David Smith, Jerome Bailey and Debayo Graham