The lifetime work and special achievements of 36 volunteers have been recognised by Enfield Council at a special awards ceremony.
The Enfield Lifetime Achievement and Special Recognition Volunteer Awards are presented to volunteers who go above and beyond in their volunteering role.
Receivers of the award may have taken on one or more special initiatives to help others or have shown exceptional long service in the borough.
The ceremony took place on Friday 20 March in the Council Chamber at Enfield Civic Centre.
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.
Volunteers were presented with certificates and medals.
Cllr Gina Needs, Cabinet Member for Community Cohesion and Enforcement at Enfield Council, said: “Our local community is stronger because of our incredible volunteers who work tirelessly and give their time to help others.
“I would like to say a big thank you to every volunteer who works to make our borough a more supportive, and welcoming place.
“Our award winners’ dedication truly makes a difference, and we are proud to hold our annual event to thank, celebrate and recognise their achievements.
“I would encourage our residents to look into becoming a volunteer and to find out more about the current opportunities available in Enfield, so we can help to make the borough a better place to live.”
The winners were chosen from nominations made by residents, voluntary organisations and community groups.
The awards were launched in December 2021 to recognise and to celebrate volunteering effort and commitment.
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.
Information on volunteering opportunities in Enfield can be found here.
Full list of award recipients
Lifetime Achievement Volunteer Award
Balbir Want - Enfield Saheli
Carol Clayton - Citizens Advice Enfield
Chris Rash - Ruth Winston Centre
D’Arcy Wilkin - Chickenshed
Dave Cockle - The Enfield Society
Dr. Margaret Thorli - Hope and Restoration
Eric Misselke - Ruth Winston Centre
Heather Wallace - Enfield Racial Equality Council
Jean Brewer - Ruth Winston Centre
Jillie Sutton - Chickenshed
Linda Fenwick - Volunteer Fundraiser for several groups in Enfield
Margaret Fossett - Centre for Social Inclusion
Margaret King - Middlesex Association for the Blind
Michelle Austin - Enact
Mrs Barbara Martin - Southgate Progressive Synagogue
Peter Fisk - Ruth Winston Centre
Peter Godfrey - Kith & Kids
Richard Garland - Enfield Racial Equality Council
Sara Kyriakides - Middlesex Association for the Blind
Savita Bansal - Enfield Saheli
Sheila Gandecha - Enfield Saheli
Simon Wedge - Middlesex Association for the Blind.
Special Recognition Volunteer Award
Ayano Willis - Royal Free Charity
Bhadra Mahendrarajah Ghelani - Enfield Saheli
Bhagvati Dinesh Purshotam - Enfield Saheli
Caroline Benjamin - Cooking Champions
Colin Buck - Chickenshed
Deirdre O'Sullivan - Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Ian Bird - Ruth Winston Centre
Janette Williams - Citizens Advice Enfield
Jennifer Liverpool - Citizens Advice Enfield
John Prior - Community Hubs Enfield Town Library
Maralyn Imbrogino - Royal Free Charity
Pauline Simpson - Royal Free Charity
Roni Malek - Community Hubs Enfield Town Library
Surinder Kaur Bamotra - Enfield Saheli.