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Community Group of the Year

The award recognizes community heroes who have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service consistent with British values, and who might otherwise go unrecognized. Our awards celebrate the power of collective action through the work of community groups. However, we know that great groups rely on inspirational people – those special individuals who have not just chosen to give their time to improve their neighbourhood but who have been able to motivate and support others to do likewise.

Finalists:

  • Tracy Sorhaindo (Special Commendation)
  • Diane Priest
  • Gail May

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    Winner: Diane Priest

    Outstanding contribution to community cohesion

    Rotary supports efforts related to peacebuilding and conflict prevention through initiatives that help transform conflict in our communities and around the world. We are seeking to recognise initiatives that cultivate peace, harmony and understanding thereby enhancing community cohesion within London. Diversity,inclusivity and tolerance are key characteristics of these initiatives. Examples of initiatives include but not limited to:

  • Enhancing the capacity of individuals and communities to transform conflict and build peace;
  • Training community members in peace education, peace leadership, as well as conflict prevention andresolution;
  • Providing services that help integrate vulnerable populations into society;
  • Improving dialogue and community relations to determine how best to manage resources.
    • Finalists:
  • Together ! 2012 C.I.C.
  • Pause Newham Project
  • Forest Gayte Pride

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    Winner: Together ! 2012 C.I.C.

    Young community hero of the year

    It is a common refrain from community groups that they find it hard to engage young people in their work. It is an equally common refrain from young people that their voices aren’t heard enough as adults make decisions about their neighbourhood. When this divide can be bridged and young people are able to take a lead great things can happen. We want to showcase the work of these young leaders – young people (below the age of 24) who act as role models for their peers and have inspired or driven change in their area. They may have initiated projects with and for other young people or been particularly effective at bringing different generations together. They may have contributed new skills to your group or benefited from a personal journey of their own in terms of confidence and career development.

    Finalists:

  • Daniel Adjaye
  • Jahmale Hudson
  • Tommy Mackenzie

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    Winner: Daniel Adjaye

    Community Group of the year

    This award will honour the group that exemplifies what can be achieved when people work together with creativity and commitment to address the challenges they see around them or to seize the opportunity to do something differently in their local area. What marks a group out as special might be how much it has been able to achieve or the breadth of its activities. However, context is important and exceptional achievement may equally mean getting something small but successful off the ground in an area with multiple challenges or finding an innovative community-led solution to a longstanding local issue.

    Finalists:

  • Complex Needs and Dyslexia Service
  • Maryland Community Group
  • Alternatives Trust East London

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    Winner: Alternatives Trust East London

    Outstanding business community partnership

    Rotary supports investments in people and communities to alleviate poverty, creating measurable andenduring economic improvements in poor and underserved areas. We are seeking outstanding exemplars of business and community groups working in close collaboration to advance any of the seven areas of Rotary’s focus including an emphasis in enhancing impact and scale.Though the spectrum of business modelis not limited to social enterprises, this is of a particular interest within Rotary. However, business models based purely on profit which does not accrue back to the community or mission will also be considered for this category as long as benefits include the alleviation of poverty as well as creating measurable and enduring economic improvements.

    Finalists:

  • Newham All Star Sports Academy (NASSA)
  • Caritas Anchor House
  • Good Hotel

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    Winner: Good Hotel

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