Resident Volunteers awarded
Monday 14 March 2011
Haringey’s unsung heroes have been recognised at an awards ceremony acknowledging their extensive voluntary contributions to their local communities. Organised by Homes for Haringey’s Resident Involvement team, the third annual Rewarding Resident Volunteers Awards were held at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre in Tottenham on Thursday, 10 March. The event was attended by almost 150 people and was sponsored by Homes for Haringey’s Decent Homes contractors.
The final eight winners were selected from over 28 nominations. They are: Rose Cameron, Palace Gates Residents’ Association; Celia Cunney, Stokley Court Residents’ Association; Yvonne Denny, Edgecot Grove Residents’ Association; Pauleen Lijertwood, Milton Road; Andrea Holden, Frederick Messer Residents’ Association; Phil Goodwin, Homes for Haringey resident Board member; and Mary Marchi, Homes for Haringey resident Board member. There was also a group award given to the Sandlings Youth Committee.
All the winners were presented with an inscribed trophy by Jackie Thomas, Director of Housing Management. The voluntary activities celebrated included working with young people, supporting elderly people and tirelessly campaigning and participating in residents’ associations. The Special Achievement award went to Tottenham resident, Quentin Given, chair of the Ferry Lane Action Group.
Cabinet Member for Housing Services, Councillor John Bevan presented nine residents associations with framed certificates and special grants of up to £500. All successfully landed funding to pay for new equipment or projects in their communities.
Music and entertainment was provided by Adreia Suores, a Portuguese born R& B artist and Lady Lykez, a North London rap and hip hop artist.
There was also a category to honour the work of resident liaison officers from the Decent Homes programme. The overall award went to Gillian Jones of Mulalley & Co. There were runners up awards for Katy Creed from Apollo and Elaine Lister from Wates.
Jackie Thomas said: “It’s great to recognise our residents who go the extra mile to improve their homes and communities. They’re enthusiasm is inspiring and they are making huge a difference to the lives of our residents every day.
Councillor John Bevan, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “It’s really important that Haringey Council and Homes for Haringey take the time to say thank you to residents for all the great work they in their communities. The atmosphere on the night was fantastic and really reflected the spirit of the people recognised on the night.”
For further information on Rewarding Resident Volunteers, contact Sheryl Hendrickson, Homes for Haringey’s Resident Involvement team, on 020 8489 4463.
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