The Information Commissioner presents an annual award to Information Officers for outstanding service in the areas of communication, innovation, leadership and service. The award recognises individuals for their hard work and dedication in support of public access to information in Bermuda.

2022 Awardee – David Northcott, Ministry of Home Affairs Headquarters

September 30, 2022

Commissioner Gutierrez recognizes Mr. Northcott for his steadfast commitment to ensuring that all PATI stakeholders that he interacts with are… Read more

2021 Awardee – Shaun Dill, Office of the Ombudsman

July 4, 2022

The Information Commissioner recognised Mr. Dill for the professional and effective manner in which he fulfilled his obligations under the… Read more

2021 Awardee – Sergeant Travis Powell, Bermuda Police Service

July 4, 2022

Sergeant Powell excelled in his responsibilities as an Information Officer across all areas considered. He was a catalyst and change… Read more

2019 Awardee – Mrs. Deborah Goins-Francis, Bermuda Hospitals Board

April 5, 2022

Under Ms. Goins-Francis’s leadership, the BHB’s practices evolved in concrete ways to provide the public with more routine access to… Read more

2019 Awardee – Inspector David Geraghty, Bermuda Police Service

April 3, 2022

At the time of the 2019 award, Inspector Geraghty had processed over 150 PATI requests received by the BPS, more… Read more

2020 Awardee – Mr. James Needham, Land Valuation Department

April 2, 2022

Mr. Needham’s leadership, consistent communication and dedicated service influenced his colleagues to recognise the value of the PATI Act and… Read more