Hillingdon Community Awards

Congratulations to all our winners and to all those who were nominated.

Helping the Community Award

Gold

• Brenda Tilbury: For her remarkable dedication to Girlguiding in Hillingdon for more than 60 years.
• Barbara Wilsher: For her commitment to Ickenham Cricket Club and Harlington Hospice charity shop.

Silver

• James White: For being the heart and soul of Brook House Youth Football Club and inspiring children through sport.

Bronze

• John Musselwhite and Paul Evans: Recognising John and Paul for their work at Uxbridge Green Gym in transforming the area around Hillingdon Sports Centre into a thriving wildlife haven.
• Alison Sweeney: For her commitment to enhancing the local environment and community life for Ruislip Gardens residents.
• Tamil Community Centre Hillingdon: For offering valuable services, including language courses, interpreting, housing support and organising cultural events.
• Lesley Betts:For her outstanding contributions to Girlguiding and The Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme.
• Daphne Salter: For being an exceptional neighbour, organising litter picks, and her charitable and volunteering efforts. 

Helping Vulnerable People Award

Silver  

• Uxbridge Amblers: Honouring volunteers, including Mick Geraghty for providing support and activities to residents and carers living with dementia.

Bronze 

• Gavin O'Reilly: For his exceptional community support in South Ruislip, aiding vulnerable residents, organising litter pick-ups, and working with local councillors to enhance the area.

Promoting Health and Wellbeing Award

Gold

• Amisha Thobhani:For her work with Hillingdon Brain Tumour and Injury Group and using her experiences to raise awareness of brain tumours.

Silver  

• Nicola Watson and Christine Hunter: Recognising Nicola and Christine for their complementary therapies work with cancer patients at Hillingdon Hospital.
• The Hillingdon Stroke Support Group: Recognising the group's volunteers for helping stroke survivors manage their condition, feel connected, and integrate into the community.

Bronze  

• Harpal Tamber: For providing emotional support through weekly visits to Hillingdon Hospital and local schools, alongside his therapy dog, Buddy.