Maria was nominated by Driver Hire Shrewsbury for whom she worked as a temp, before the Council’s Transport Department offered her a permanent position. As this award shows, Maria has more than confirmed their faith in her. This is what her boss Peter Ralphs, the County Council’s Passenger Fleet & Operations Manager, said about her following this recognition: "Maria is a brilliant worker for us. She gets on well with her clients and she's a real asset to the Unit."