Celebrating Success – Anthony

Celebrating Success

The Celebrating Success Awards highlight the achievements of people supported by Surrey Choices. The judging panel was comprised of disabled people and colleagues from Surrey Choices. They were impressed by how each of the winners had overcome challenges, achieved new goals and were inspired by the way they demonstrated the values at Surrey Choices. 

Employment Volunteering and Vocational Learning

For the Employment Volunteering and Vocational Learning award judges were looking for Individuals who: 

• Have been or are currently on a journey toward employment 

• Have achieved in the workplace  
• Managed challenges at work 

The Nomination

joined the Surrey Choices Supported Internship programme in September 2021 to gain work experience. He had some skills in video making so he took up work experience within a marketing team. On his first day he courageously made his own way by train to a town he had never visited, to meet people he did not know, and started filming. He fitted into the team, listening to instruction, and adapting to each project he was asked to do. From filming and editing videos to learning new skills, like adding captions for accessibility. He even did a voiceover, which he said he would never be able to do! He is now working at a video production company. 

The judges were impressed by the journey this person has taken in such a short space of time and his commitment to always giving his best. Stepping out of his comfort zone he has shown bravery, flexibility and increasing levels of independence and confidence. 

The Impact

After finding out that he had won the award Anthony said: 

“It was a big surprise. I feel very happy with my achievement” 

Anthony – Celebrating Success Awards Winner 2022 

 

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