The Volunteer Awards are our way of celebrating the work done by local volunteers. Volunteers are vital in what we do as an organisation and in the sector. The Volunteer Awards is a chance to give them the recognition that they deserve for their hard work and commitment, to say a small thank you for their big contribution.
2016 Winners and Nominees
Look out for their stories, we’ll be sharing them all in the coming weeks…
Longevity – Brian Aldous, National Museum of Computing
This award is for a volunteer or group of volunteers who have shown outstanding commitment to your organisation by supporting it over a long period of time.
We would also like to say congratulations to the nominees in this category:
- Jean Cooper, The Stables
- Eric Kightley, Foodbank
- Yasmin Smyth, Dogs for Good
- Heather Leask, Swan Credit
- Liz Rabone, Carers MK
- MK Gallery Volunteer Team
- Sue Anderson. MK Snap
- Sandy Cluff, MK Snap
- Cicely Cooper, Milton Keynes Mencap
- Albert Wilson, The Scout Association
- Ron Ellis, Tinkers Bridge Residents Association
- Dewi Griffith, Macintyre and MK Lifelonf Learning
- Peter Hughes, Transition MK
- Angie Taylor, Relate MK
Trusteeship – Hilarie Bowman, Transition MK
This award is to recognise the work of a Trustee Board, as a whole, and to celebrate the dedication they have committed and direction they have provided to your organisation / group.
We would also like to say congratulations to the nominees in this category:
- Christopher Parsons, Potential Plus MK and Works For Us
- Andy Clark, The National Museum of Computing
- John Wallace, St Francis’ Children’s Society
- Chris Bridgeman, The Old Bathhouse Community Centre
Diversity – Padma Cheriyan, RNIB and Our MK
This award pays tribute to a volunteer who may have had to overcome disadvantage or exclusion in order to volunteer. These volunteers may come from underrepresented group within your organisation such as those with disabilities, be from minority groups or come from areas of deprivation
We would also like to say congratulations to the nominees in this category:
- Tariq Raja, Community Action: MK
Young Persons – Holly Knox, Foodbank
For any volunteer(s) under the age of 25 who you feel deserves recognition for their commitment to and achievements gained whilst volunteering.
We would also like to say congratulations to the nominees in this category:
- Sean Phillips, Ride High
- William Hammond, National Museum of Computing
Sports and Activities – Jo Millington-Wallace, MK Snap
An award for volunteer(s) who have shown great commitment in supporting and promoting physical activities throughout Milton Keynes.
We would also like to say congratulations to the nominees in this category:
- Christine O’Brien, Sew’N’Sews and the People’s Allotment
- Chrispina Odunewu, Kids Run Free
Innovation – Michael Sheppard, Transition MK and Our MK
This award is to recognise a volunteer who has shown initiative, coming up with a new and exciting idea to solve an issue in Milton Keynes, and taken action to get their ideas started.
We would also like to say congratulations to the nominees in this category:
- Ros McFadden, Breastfeeding Cafe and Our MK
- Ziyenge Nhamburo, Our MK
- Paul Johnson, Local Conversations Steering Group