A SALES director at Worcester-based Backup Staff has been named regional winner of a national competition honouring outstanding commitment in the workplace.

Lee Broadway, of the recruitment firm based in Castle Street, Worcester, won his prize at The Recognition Awards, which rewards long service and loyalty.

Mr Broadway was nominated by his colleague Annie Milner for his "100 per cent reliability, his contribution to the ongoing growth and success of the business and for always having the best interests of the company at heart."

Nigel Toplis, the managing director of Recognition Express and chairman of the judging panel, said: "I'm delighted Lee has been named the regional winner.

"The judges were most impressed by his dedication to the success of Backup Staff. His loyalty and energy has made it what it is today."

Paul Boeck, owner of the Hereford and Worcester franchise of Recognition Express, presented the winner with a plaque.