Winchester Crown Court clerk wins prestigious national award

Winchester Crown Court clerk Jordana Allen-Rowlandson was named Courts and Tribunals Staff Member of The Year at the Inspire Justice Awards, delivered by Skills For Justice.

Jordana Allen-Rowlandson received the award for her work in organising the Winchester Crown Court open day (Image: The Inspire Justice Awards)Alongside working her normal day job, Jordana impressed the panel of judges due to the leading role she played in organising the court’s recent open day.

The open day was a big undertaking, with 5,000 members of the public streaming through its doors and a BBC camera crew on site to film the inner workings of the facility.

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Accepting the award, Jordana said: “I'm very grateful to have been recognised for all the work that the whole team and I put into making the open day what it was. I feel really proud to be here, it’s so special to be involved in, alongside all these exceptionally inspirational people.”

Svetlana Orriss, delivery manager at Winchester Crown Court, said: “Jordana's work on this open day was nothing short of exceptional. She tirelessly worked on the event for an entire year, dedicating herself to ensuring that every detail was perfectly planned and executed. Her efforts resulted in a seamless and successful event that was widely lauded by attendees and stakeholders alike.

“Her exceptional work and contributions to the team deserve to be recognised and rewarded and I am delighted she has been honoured with this award.”

Delivered by Skills for Justice, the Inspire Justice Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements of the justice sector workforce. Now in its second year, the Inspire Justice Awards are sponsored by BT, Unison and SFJ Awards.