WORCESTERSHIRE Archive and Archaeology Service has been named the country’s best ‘Record Keeping Service’.
The Worcestershire County Council service came up against strong competition at the annual Archives and Records Associations Excellence Awards for this year.
It triumphed against three other high achieving organisations in the private and public sector.
The final decision was made by public vote.
John Chambers, Archives and Records Association’s chief executive officer, said: “Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service was the clear winner of this year’s Record-keeping Service of the Year award.
“It is not alone, of course, in having committed, professional staff in the local government sector that are determined to maintain a quality service to the wider community in the county despite acute financial pressures.
“But its range and depth of activities and success in placing itself at the heart of the culture life of Worcestershire are just two reasons that make the Service special”
Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service will receive its award at an event and ceremony later in the year at The Hive in Worcester, to be presented by the ARA’s President, Dr Alexandrina Buchanan.
Dr Lisa Snook, user services manager at Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service, added: “We are thrilled to be awarded the ARA Record Keeping Services of the Year award.
“The award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team, who are committed to ensuring that all of our customers receive a great experience of our service.
“The winner was determined by the votes of customers of archives as well as archive professionals, so the award is particularly meaningful.”
