01:59PM, Wednesday 22 November 2023
The ‘outstanding’ work of volunteers and businesses in the Slough community were recognised at the #OneSlough awards ceremony last week (November 17).
More than 220 guests attended the event at Baylis House to celebrate achievements of both the winners and the record 130 nominees.
Slough Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) organises the awards which had been on hiatus following the COVID pandemic.
Chief Executive Officer for Slough CVS, Ramesh Kukar, said the awards ‘recognised the outstanding contributions of those who have gone above and beyond to make a difference’.
He added: “We celebrate the volunteers who have tirelessly given their time and energy to help others, the businesses that have supported our community, the charities that have provided essential services and support to Slough residents.”
Slough Mayor, councillor Amjad Abbasi, presented a special award to Ramesh Kukar for his contribution to the town’s voluntary sector.
The Mayor sat on the panel of judges, which also included Slough council leader Dexter Smith, who were tasked with making a final decision on the winners.
Winners included Slough Refugee Bank, who received the NHS award, and the #OneSlough award went to Samreen Aslam and Marriyah Shakoor.
Lorna Allen, also from Slough CVS, said the awards evening had been ‘full of positive vibes’.
“Everyone was in such good spirits - just a fabulous amount of support for the event,” Lorna added.
“The awards involve everyone; all the different businesses and the volunteer sector.”
The evening was hosted by Dominique Unsworth of Slough based film production company, Resource Productions, and Dr Jim O’Donnell.
This year, Lorna said attendees also received an ‘inspiring’ talk from NHS Frimley CEO, Fiona Edwards.
A full list of the winners is as follows:
#OneSlough Award winners:
- Samreen Aslam
- Marriyah Shakoor
Volunteer of the Year winners:
Supporting Children and Young People:
Winner – Cindy Smulders
Highly Commended – Sutyee Pang
Improving the lives of Older People:
Winner – Pushpa Kharbanda
Highly Commended – Sarwat Mazhar
Championing Health and Wellbeing:
Winner – Mark Clements
Highly Commended – Anjali Singhal
Making a Difference to the Environment:
Winner – Cindy Smulders
Highly Commended – Jillian Derbyshire
Breaking down barriers within disability/mental health:
Winner - Anjali Singhal
Highly Commended – Sbba Siddique
Public Sector Partnership Awards SCB:
Winner – Mark Clements
Highly Commended – Slough North Action Project (SNAP)
Group of the Year winners:
Supporting Children and Young People:
Winner – ABC to Read
Highly Commended – Knit Your Socks Off
Making a Difference to the Environment:
Winner – Slough Anti-Litter Society
Highly Commended – GoodGym Slough
Improving the lives of Older People:
Winner – Asian Carers
Highly Commended – Ujala Foundation
Breaking down barriers within disability/mental health:
Winner – Special Voices
Highly Commended – SHOC
NHS award:
Winner – Slough Refugee Support
Highly Commended – The Baby Bank
Thames Valley Police award:
Winner – Together As One
Business Impact award:
Winner – Coca-Cola
Highly Commended - Art Classes Group
More information on the awards can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/4tn8p2j4 or by searching on X (formerly Twitter) for #OneSlough.
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