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ASG FOCUS - SEPTEMBER 2022 Edition Employee Focus
Connor Turnbull wins
top Tourism Superstar
Award
Above Above
From left to right: Sandra Williamson – Connor Turnbull, Winner of
Security Supervisor at the Mill Gate
Shopping Centre with Hamid Raza - Durham Tourism Superstar 2022
HSF Account Executive.
It’s official! Our very own Connor the annual competition to celebrate
ASG employees benefit Turnbull, ASG Security Officer at the outstanding contributions by individu-
from Hospital Saturday Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Desti- als working across Durham’s tourism
Fund plans nation in County Durham, is a ‘su- industry. Connor was nominated for
perstar’! Connor has won the pres- the prize alongside staff and volun-
Many ASG employees are already benefiting from tigious Durham Tourism Superstar teers from a wide range of visitor at-
Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF) plans. The fund pro- award for 2022. tractions and hospitality venues, with
vides simple and affordable health and wellbeing five finalists going head-to-head in a
benefits from as little as £5 per month (for entry As Ivor Stolliday, chair of Visit County public vote.
level schemes) and you can quickly see the value Durham Ltd, said: “The competition
of an HSF health plan as it allows you to claim for was created to recognise the beating Commenting on his victory, Connor
costs such as dental check-ups, hygienist visits, heart of Durham’s tourism industry; said, “Irrespective of the result, I was
eye tests, glasses and contact lenses, making it a its people. Their smiles, kind words genuinely over the moon to be nom-
very well received service. and commitment to ensuring the best inated alongside such a great group
visitor experience possible is what of people and I would like to say a big
Other benefits include access to practitioners, spe- makes Durham such an extraordinary thank you to everyone who voted for
cial investigations benefits and a range of health place to visit.” me. I love my job at Dalton Park Outlet
care benefits which can provide cover that allows Shopping Destination. Every day I get
you to obtain early diagnosis and treatment. HSF As- So, it is an incredible achievement for to meet lots of new people while en-
sist also provides video and telephone support from Connor to have his excellent custom- deavouring to keep them safe. It’s an
HSF GP and counselling services, ensuring that you er service, volunteering experience, honour to go forward to the national
can easily access this important help 24 hours a day. and enthusiastic attitude to tourism competition, so right now I am feeling
recognised in this way. proud, happy, and really excited to
HSF plans include over 30 health related benefits see where this win might take me.”
including personal accident cover, 24/7 access to an Richard Kaye, centre manager at Dal-
online doctor, counselling support, the HSF Perkbox ton Park Outlet Shopping Destination, Simon Hawkins, ASG Operations Di-
and our shopping discount package. said, “Connor is a great example of rector, also added his voice to the
what you can achieve with dedica- praise for Connor’s great win, “We are
HSF account executives are available by prior ar- tion and hard work. Security can often all extremely proud of Connor, he is
rangement to attend ASG sites and speak on a one- be an overlooked, challenging, and a real asset to the team. This award
to-one basis with ASG employees about the various demanding profession - but Connor acknowledges what the Dalton centre
levels of health and wellbeing cover available. If any does his job and so much more.” team already knew, Connor’s a real
employees are interested in speaking with a rep- ‘superstar’. Good look in the national
resentative from HSF, then please speak with your Visit County Durham, Durham County awards Connor, we are all rooting for
Operation Manager in the first instance. Council’s tourism service, organises you.”
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