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Graphic titled “IMPOWER Heroes of 2023” featuring a framed portrait of Surjan Sharma, with text identifying her as a Social Worker at Leicester City Council.

IMPOWER’s Heroes of 2023: 18 December

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IMPOWER Heroes of 2023 slide featuring Danielle Marshall (Lincolnshire County Council) and Rachel Cross (North East Lincolnshire Council), shown in a gold frame portrait.

IMPOWER’s Heroes of 2023: 15 December

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Graphic with the IMPOWER heading “Heroes of 2023” above a framed portrait, and text reading “Pauline Melvin-Anderson OBE, Independent Consultant for IMPOWER and former Director of Learning, Skills and Education at Derby City Council”.

IMPOWER’s Heroes of 2023: 14 December

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Graphic with the IMPOWER heading “Heroes of 2023” above a framed portrait, and text reading “Olivia Ives, Assistant Director for Corporate Parenting, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust”.

IMPOWER’s Heroes of 2023: 12 December

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IMPOWER Heroes of 2023 slide featuring Charlotte Parkes, Head of Integrated Commissioning for Public Health, London Borough of Greenwich, shown in a gold frame portrait.

IMPOWER’s Heroes of 2023: 11 December

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Graphic with the IMPOWER heading “Heroes of 2023” above a framed portrait, and text reading “Kate Dexter, Assistant Director, Family Help and High Needs, Norfolk County Council”.

IMPOWER’s Heroes of 2023: 8 December

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This image is a recognition slide titled “IMPOWER – Heroes of 2023.” At the centre is a framed portrait of Samantha Merry, shown smiling in a close-up photograph. The ornate gold frame gives the image an award-style, celebratory feel. Below the image, the caption reads: Samantha Merry Service Manager of Rights and Participation Service at Leicester City Council and a qualified Youth Worker The design uses IMPOWER branding with a red and white background and a diagonal red accent, highlighting her as one of the organisation’s “Heroes of 2023.”

IMPOWER’s Heroes of 2023: 7 December

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Graphic titled “IMPOWER Heroes of 2023” featuring a framed portrait of Marsha McAdam, with text identifying her as Ambassador, Peer Consultant and Vice Chair of the Mental Health Network.

IMPOWER’s Heroes of 2023: 6 December

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Graphic titled “IMPOWER Heroes of 2023” featuring a framed portrait of Jo Todd, with text identifying her as Team Manager, Independent Statutory Services, Assurance & Practice, Norfolk County Council.

IMPOWER’s Heroes of 2023: 4 December

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