Mandie Watson - July winner
Mandie worked in the city for 29 years, first in Housing and then in Community Safety. She has been committed to social justice and creating safer communities. Mandie was never frightened to challenge offenders and make sure victims had the support they needed. She encouraged a range of agencies to work together to find innovative solutions to problems. She was committed to partnership working to ensure people recognised each other's roles and strengths thus together making Coventry a safer city. Mandie has worked on the front line which inspired her passion to work strategically.
One particular area of the city has benefitted from Mandie’s tenacity and enthusiasm. She has ensured that the community’s voice was heard and has liaised with the relevant agencies. This has resulted in a decline in Anti-Social Behaviour, drug use and has seen evictions of some of those responsible. The community feel that Mandie has added to their quality of life by making their area a safer and better place to live. She has given outstanding service above and beyond her role.
Mandie’s hard work and dedication have made a difference to local people and made Coventry a safer and more pleasant place to live. She is an excellent role model of a Good Citizen Award winner.