The lifetime work and special achievements of 34 volunteers have been recognised by Enfield Council at a special awards ceremony.
The Enfield Lifetime Achievement and Special Recognition Volunteer Awards are given to volunteers who go above and beyond in their volunteering role, who may have taken on one or more special initiatives to help others, and to those who have shown exceptional long service in the borough.
The ceremony took place on Friday 21 March in the Council Chamber at Enfield Civic Centre where volunteers were presented with certificates and medals.
The Lifetime Achievement Award, recognises an individual’s long-term commitment to volunteering and the Special Recognition Award is for individuals who have given exceptional service to others, particularly over the past year.
Enfield Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Cohesion, Cllr Gina Needs, said: “The award winners this year have some wonderful stories to tell, about how they have made and continue to make a huge difference to people’s lives.
“I would like to say a big thank you to everyone involved who has been recognised for their dedication to helping others. I would encourage our residents to look into becoming a volunteer and to check out the current opportunities available in Enfield, so we can help to make the borough a better place to live.”
These awards were launched in December 2021 to recognise and to celebrate volunteering effort and commitment. The winners were chosen from nominations made by residents, voluntary organisations and community groups. (See the table below).
There are countless opportunities in the borough to get involved in volunteering. Enfield Voluntary Action works closely with Enfield Council to help people and community groups access the knowledge, skills and resources to make a real impact in the borough.
Click here to find out more about how to become a volunteer in Enfield.
Full list of award recipients
Lifetime Achievement Volunteer Award
Abdul Hamid Khatri | Muslim Community & Education Centre |
Bernard Ecker | Age UK Enfield |
Ditta Aydemir | Citizens Advice Enfield |
Donna Halkyard | Middlesex Association for the Blind |
Evis Suka | Shpresa Programme |
George Gavas | Chickenshed Theatre |
Gill Pointer | Lee Valley Regional Park Authority |
Helen Bender | Chickenshed Theatre |
Jacqueline Pearce | Enfield Borough Over 50s Forum |
Jeffrey Hopwood | Citizens Advice Enfield |
Jill Kidger | Lee Valley Regional Park Authority |
John Johnson | Age UK Enfield |
Korayshia Auladin | Palmers Green Library |
Max Bender | Chickenshed Theatre |
Michelle Graham | Citizens Advice Enfield |
Mohammad Hatia | Muslim Community & Education Centre |
Muayyad Othman Mohammad | Muslim Community & Education Centre |
Patricia Talbot | Chickenshed Theatre |
Richard Ellwood | Walker Cricket Ground Trust |
Rudolph Joseph | Citizens Advice Enfield |
Saqibah Sheikh | Muslim Community & Education Centre |
Stacey Wood | Middlesex Association for the Blind |
Suhas Khale | Enfield Racial Equality Council |
Susan Turck | Citizens Advice Enfield |
Symah Shaikh | Muslim Community & Education Centre |
Valerie Golding | Chickenshed Theatre |
Vicky Dungate | Enfield Racial Equality Council |
Vivienne Legg | 1st Enfield Boys’ Brigade Company + more |
Special Recognition Volunteer Award
Andrew Lack | Bush Hill Park Residents Association / The Enfield Society |
Besiana Hasa | Shpresa Programme |
Bleranda Synaj | Shpresa Programme |
Stephen Miller | Nightingale Cancer Support Centre |
Steven Fairhead | Community Litter Picking |
Yvonne Mulder | Enfield Borough Over 50s Forum |