Compass GroupJackie Kennedy, a cleaner at Compass Group facilities management business 14forty, has been honoured with an award in the ‘Frontline Heroes’ category of the IWFM Impact Awards.
Kennedy has been a valued member of the 14forty cleaning team at the Essar Refinery in Stanlow, Cheshire, for 13 years, but her selfless and community-minded spirit won over the IWFM judges, who recognised her devotion to supporting good causes.
At the refinery, Kennedy cleans the changing-room facilities for one of its sub-contractors. She often comes across loose change on the floor – usually around £20 per month. Recently, she asked if she could use the money to buy feminine hygiene products for Ukrainian refugees, resulting in a donation of more than £200.
On learning of her initiative, the sub-contractor’s HQ introduced it across its European sites, raising £110,000 for the German Red Cross.
We are incredibly proud of Jackie and all that she has achieved both in and out of work. Jackie fully deserves her Frontline Heroes Award and to see her win was a very special moment for all of us.
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Outside of work, Kennedy is dedicated to her community, helping young people dealing with homelessness or facing substance-abuse problems. She also works with local support groups to offer emergency accommodation and a listening ear.
Mauro Ortelli, Managing Director at 14forty, says: “What started as a small initiative has ultimately changed many lives around the world.
“We are incredibly proud of Jackie and all that she has achieved both in and out of work. Jackie fully deserves her Frontline Heroes Award and to see her win was a very special moment for all of us.
“It’s also a shining example of our people-first strategy, where we seek to employ, develop and retain the right individuals who truly embody our company’s values.”
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