The awards celebrate the people and organisations helping to create stronger, more connected neighbourhoods through volunteering, community projects, wellbeing activities and support services.
The event brought together finalists from across our communities, with awards recognising everything from food distribution hubs and community cafés to volunteers, neighbours and local projects making a positive difference to people's lives.
Nic Kantas, Head of Intensive Customer Support at A2Dominion, said: "The people and organisations celebrated through these awards demonstrate the incredible difference that community spirit, kindness and collaboration can make. Every finalist has made a positive impact on the lives of others and should be enormously proud of what they have achieved. We are delighted to recognise their contributions and thank them for everything they do to support local communities."
Supporting local communities
Among the winners were the volunteers behind the Havelock Food Distribution Hub in Southall, Ealing. They were recognised for their dedication to supporting residents facing financial hardship and creating a welcoming community space.
Speaking after receiving their award, the team said volunteering was about "giving something back" and seeing the difference their work makes to local families.
Volunteer Lyn Hutchinson, Southall resident, said: "Seeing the smile on people's faces, knowing they can feed their children makes it worthwhile. It's hard work but worth it."
Celebrating community champions
The awards also recognised individuals making a lasting impact in their communities. Cherry Hughes, from Chichester, received first place in the Community Contribution Award category for her years of dedication to bringing people together through community activities and supporting neighbours.
Cherry said: "It is what I have always done. I’ve lived here for 50 years looking after the community.” On being nominated she said: “I like to sit in the background and watch people get awards, not receive them myself."
Partnerships that make a difference
Other winners included Mahaba Café, in Ealing was named Community Partner of the Year for its work providing activities, wellbeing support, food services and opportunities for local residents. Mahaba cafe is a social enterprise, offering employment opportunities to young people with additional needs.
Muriel Morgan Walckiers from Mahaba Café said: "It's been amazing to have the support from A2Dominion. It's a real partnership."
Improving health and wellbeing
Sahar Badra won the Community Health and Wellbeing Project of the Year Award for the running group she established in West Ealing, helping residents improve their health, wellbeing and confidence.
Reflecting on the award, Sahar said: "I was so shocked. I've never been nominated or won anything. I feel very privileged, honoured and proud, not just for me, but for the members."
Customers and colleagues nominated people for the awards and these were shortlisted by our judging panel, including resident panel members and leaders at A2Dominion.
The event closed with a celebration of all nominees, volunteers and community champions whose efforts continue to help create stronger communities across the areas we serve.
Congratulations to all finalists
Congratulations to everyone who was nominated and shortlisted:
Communities Together Award
Joint 1st place: Donna Mason and the St Saviour's team, Sunbury
Joint 1st place: Havelock Centre Volunteers (Lyn Hutchinson, Errol Gohagon, Harjinder Marbay and Kirath Pal), Southall, Ealing
2nd place: Clayponds Volunteers, Brentford
Community Contribution Award
1st place: Cherry Hughes, Swanfield
2nd place: Steve Goad, Elmsbrook
Joint 3rd place: Helder Claro, Ealing
Joint 3rd place: Hardeesh Kaur, Green Man Lane, West Ealing
4th place: Mosunmola Ifeoluwapo, Cranford
Great Neighbour Award
1st place: Antony Riggon, Acton
2nd place: Harish Kakaiya, Green Man Lane, West Ealing
Community Partner of the Year Award
1st place: Mahaba Café, West Ealing
2nd place: Nucleus Legal, Ealing
3rd place: Agnes Smith Advice Centre, Blackbird Leys, Oxford
4th place: St Gerard's Boxing Club, Chichester
Community Health and Wellbeing Project of the Year
1st place: Sahar Badra (Fit Steps for Ealing Sisters), Green Man Lane, West Ealing
Joint 2nd place: Bea's Cheerleading, Stanwell
Joint 2nd place: St Gerard's Boxing Club (Gerry Lavelle), Chichester
Community Project of the Year
1st place: Stanwell Friday Club, Stanwell
2nd place: Beavers Children's Centre & Cranford College Food Distribution Centres Volunteers, Cranford
3rd place: Sonshine Smiles (Tameran Kwade), Acton
4th place: AMP Partnership, Green Man Lane, West Ealing
Making a Difference Community Grant (£300)
Grant recipient: Bea's Cheerleading, Stanwell
Grant recipient: Sahar Badra (Fit Steps for Ealing Sisters), Green Man Lane, West Ealing
