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Main Content: Stars in the Community - 11/11/2010 16:21
THCH residents pick up local community awards at Canary Wharf event
THCH residents, Melvyn Smith and Rafia Jalil were honoured at the STAR in the Community Awards held at the East Wintergarden Canary Wharf on Wednesday, 10 November 2010.
Melvyn won the THCH Inspirational Resident Award whilst Rafia collected the Contribution to Resident Involvement Award.
The STAR in the Community Awards have the backing of six local Housing Associations, THCH, Gateway HA, Spitalfields HA, Eastend Homes, Swan Housing Group and Island Homes and aim to celebrate and reward the positive impact local residents make to the lives of their neighbours and their community.
Guests of honour included Jim Fitzpatrick MP and Rushanara Ali MP along with Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation, David Orr.
Event organisor, Muge Dindjer, Community Development Coordinator with THCH, Gateway HA and Spitalfields HA said "This evening has highlighted some of the wonderful work put in by many unsung community champions who together, enrich the lives of others through their dedication and hard work. These awards are fully deserved for their efforts".
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Full list of winners:
Inspirational Resident Award (one from each Housing Association)
- Melvyn Smith from THCH
- Sue Izzet from Gateway HA
- Antony Nelson from Spitalfields HA
- Hasna Begum from eastend Homes
- Ellen Ferris from Swan Housing Group
- Sammie Samuels from Island Homes
Young Person of the Year Award
- Ashley Taplin from Swan Housing Group
Contribution to Resident Involvement Award
- Rafia Jalil from THCH
Community Cohesion Award (joint winners)
- Muna Mohamed from Gateway HA
- Cathy Forrester from Spitalfields HA
