All of the nominees for the sixth annual Community Awards gathered at the stunning Venue Central 2 for an evening of multicultural celebration as London \u2019s many communities came together to recognise the fantastic contributions that local heroes make to the town in which they live and work.<\/p>\n
The Gala Awards event was hosted by Rayheem<\/strong> this year, while the staff of Venue Central 2 provided everyone with a delicious three course dinner and top class service.<\/p>\n Community Awards founder Mostaque Koyes<\/strong> said \u201cThe evening showcased the diversity of London and how well each community lives and works together. Every year our judges have a harder task as they have to choose the nineteen award winners. Every one of the nominees is just delighted to be recognised and acknowledged by their peers, including friends and family, and the whole event is a celebration of all of them, whether or not they walk away with a trophy.<\/p>\n \u201cI am always moved to hear people\u2019s stories and the event helps everyone appreciate the truly amazing work that so many people do in this town to make it a great place to live and work.\u201d<\/p>\n Sian Aung<\/strong>, a Partner at leading and award-winning regional law firm RRP Associates , the Headline Sponsors of the Community Awards said \u201cIt\u2019s both an honour- and a headache! \u2013 to have to choose the Winner of Winners. We always say that every nominee deserve to win an award and it\u2019s completely true.<\/p>\n \u201cChoosing the best of the best is never easy. This year we chose Diane Rhodes, whose enthusiasm and dedication has made the charity Families Unite the leading local resource for parents of children with extra needs and disabilities. All of the Community Awards winners and nominees are relentless in their commitment and contribution to their communities and London town and all of them are so inspiring.\u201d<\/p>\n The nineteen awards and award winners are:<\/strong><\/p>\n Concern\/Improving Lives Sponsored by London Community Housing<\/strong> Young Hero Sponsored by London Sixth Form College<\/strong> Charity Champion Sponsored by Bartham Group and Venue Central<\/strong> Service with a Smile Sponsored by Basepoint and Masterchef<\/strong> Role model of the Year Sponsored by Safer London Partnership & Barnfield College<\/strong> Community Business of the Year Sponsored by Federation of Small Businesses<\/strong> Exceptional Achievement Award Sponsored by University of Bedfordshire<\/strong> Community Project of the Year Sponsored by Army<\/strong> Community Arts Award Sponsored by London Culture<\/strong> Community Champion Sponsored by RRP Associates<\/strong> Helping Hand Award Sponsored by Aldwyck Housing Group<\/strong> Lifetime Achievement Award Sponsored by Specialists Cars<\/strong> Champion Carer Sponsored by Penrose<\/strong> Volunteer of the Year Sponsored by Active London <\/strong> Teacher of the Year Sponsored by A-Plan and Bedfordshire and London Community Foundation<\/strong> Parent in a Million Sponsored by Mary Seacole Housing Association<\/strong> Bravery Award Sponsored by Bedforshire Police and Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue<\/strong> Mayors Award<\/strong> Winner of Winners<\/strong> This year the Cancer Research UK charity was the beneficiary of the ticket sales, bucket collection and sponsorship, receiving a cheque for \u00a35,000 on awards night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" All of the nominees for the sixth annual Community Awards gathered at the stunning Venue Central 2 for an evening of multicultural celebration as London \u2019s many communities came together to recognise the fantastic contributions that local heroes make to the town in which they live and work. The Gala Awards event was hosted by Rayheem…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2,5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\nAlcohol Services for the Community<\/p>\n
\nTanisha Ellis<\/p>\n
\nDiane Rhodes<\/p>\n
\nMark Chapman<\/p>\n
\nKevin Porter<\/p>\n
\nGulfstream<\/p>\n
\nPamala Brown<\/p>\n
\nLondon Open Arts Project<\/p>\n
\nNext Generation Youth Theatre<\/p>\n
\nPeter Adams<\/p>\n
\nEnamur Rahman<\/p>\n
\nClifford Bygrave<\/p>\n
\nTara Boutata<\/p>\n
\nSally Burke<\/p>\n
\nLynda Bianchi<\/p>\n
\nFahima Choudhury<\/p>\n
\nRehana Faisal
\nFaisal Hussein<\/p>\n
\nAndy Calvert<\/p>\n
\nDiane Rhodes<\/p>\n