The housing sector is characterised by the commitment, passion and flair of the people who work in it. They are dedicated, innovative and creative individuals and teams.

This awards scheme aims to ensure those 'unsung heroes' of the housing world are recognised and rewarded for their contribution in making housing such a vibrant and caring sector.

The 2010 awards were presented by Ben Fogle at a lunchtime awards ceremony in London’s Hilton Hotel. The 2010 event was attended by almost 800 industry figureheads – including representatives of the main trade and professional bodies, Government ministers and leading experts from across the housing sector.

For the 2010 awards there were 14 trophies up for grabs, recognising everyone from the best HR, Maintenance and Finance/Procurement team to the inspirational board member and tenant.

General enquiries

Sponsorship

To discuss a full range of sponsorship opportunities for 2010 awards, please contact:
Polly Fryer on 020 7772 8421 or e-mail: polly.fryer@oceanmedia.co.uk

2010 Housing Heroes Awards Judges

	Tom Nicholls Group Director Human Resources L&Q		Stuart Macdonald Editor Inside Housing
	Simon Chatfield Development Director The Hyde Group		Roy Irwin Chief Inspector of Housing Audit Commission
	Elizabeth Sealey Affordable Housing Communities & Local Government		Elaine Elkington Director of Housing Birmingham City Council
	David Grayson Chairman Housing 21		Jon Gay Director of Housing & Local Government Hay Group
	Howard Farrand President Chartered Institute of Housing		Cora Carter Vice Chair TAROE

Information

Entry form

The deadline for entries for the 2010 event has passed, but for information about the entry process see the attached form.

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Awards ceremony

The awards ceremony took place on Friday 14th May at London’s Hilton Hotel. The event began at 12 noon and lasted until 4pm.

The price of tickets included pre-lunch drinks reception, a lunch menu and the awards ceremony. Drinks at the table are additional.

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Table booking

For table bookings contact:
CreatEvents, Sandy Farm Business Centre, Sands Rd, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 1PX
Telephone: 01252 781 178 Fax: 01252 781 175 e-mail: clare@createvents.co.uk

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2010 Finalists & Winners

Financial or Procurement Team of the Year

Winner
Wolverhampton Homes – Grounds Maintenance Service
Finalists
Advantage SW – Procurement Consortium
Birmingham City Council – Rent Team
Generate Procurement Group
Nottingham City Homes – Procurement Service
The Guinness Partnership – Centre of Procurement Excellence (CoPE)


Development Team of the Year

Winner
Derbyshire Dales District Council
Finalists
Birmingham City Council – Housing & Regeneration Service
Erimus Housing
Gentoo Homes
Hastoe Housing Association
Plus Dane Group

Maintenance Team of the Year

Winner
The Wrekin Housing Trust – Managed Services Team
Finalist
Bromford Group – Repairs Team
Housing Plus: Property Care
Kingstown Works Limited
London & Quadrant Housing Trust – Stock Transfer Team
New Charter Housing Trust Group – Responsive Maintenance Team


HR Team of the Year

Winner
Shepherds Bush Housing Group
Finalist
First Choice Homes Oldham
L&Q
Monmouthshire Housing Association
South Tyneside Homes
Thames Valley Housing


IT Team of the Year

Winner
The Cadarn Housing Group
Finalist
Accord Group
Fabrick Housing Group
First Wessex
Kingstown Works Limited
South Liverpool Housing


Frontline Housing Team of the Year

Winner
Liverpool Mutual Homes (LMH) – Intensive Community Payback Team
Finalist
Brent Housing Partnership – Neighbourhood Warden Service
Gloucester City Homes – Customer Services Team
RCT Homes – Community Safety Team
Riverside – Kensington Community Wardens
West Lothian Council – The Repairs Improvement Team


Tenant Empowerment Team of the Year

Winner
Poplar HARCA – Resident Empowerment Support Team (REST)
Finalist
Aldwyck Housing Group – Community Involvement Team
Hackney Homes – Resident Participation Team
High Peak Community Housing – The Xpress Yourself Tour ‘09
Newydd Housing Association – Tenant Powered Performance Team
Sentinel Housing Association – Hampshire & Districts Residents Forum


Ground Breaking Service Team of the Year

Winner
Moneyline Cymru Steering Group - Affordable Lending Initiative
Finalist
Derwent & Solway HA – DRAMA (Debt Recovery and Money Advice)
Family Housing Association (Birmingham) – Community Investment Team
Glasgow Housing Association – Common Systems-Common Sense
Parkway Green Housing Trust – PG Turnaround
St Vincent’s Housing Association – Social Investment Team


Support/Care Team of the Year

Winner
The Cyrenians – Adults facing Chronic Exclusion (ACE) Project
Finalist
Northern Ireland Housing Executive – Belfast Area Roma Response Team
Orbit Care & Repair ( Coventry )
Riverside – Single Persons Accommodation Centre for the Ex-Services (SPACES)
Sandwell Homes - Tenancy Support Team
St Anne’s Community Services - Staff Team


Inspirational Leader of the Year

Winner
Neil Biddiscombe – Advantage SW
Finalist Stephen Bell – The Cyrenians
Carol Carter – Circle 33
Charlotte Graves – Hackney Homes
Garry King – Two Rivers Housing
Mac McKechnie – St Anne’s Community Services


Inspirational Mentor of the Year

Winner
Richard Husband – Worcester Community Housing
Finalist
Twilight Bey – Catalyst Housing Group
Robert Butler – Genesis Housing Group
Christine Flanagan – South Liverpool Housing
Craig Fletcher – Helena Partnership
Helen Spencer – Great Places Housing


Inspirational Colleague of the Year

Winner
Francis Kabia – Brent Housing Partnership
Finalist
Gill Bettam – Wolverhampton Homes
Paul Dow – South Liverpool Housing
Julie Howard – Housing Solutions
Stephen Pettit – Home Group
Henry Quinney – Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA)


Career Development Star of the Year

Winner
Dawn Aston-Adams – Wolverhampton Homes
Finalist
Irene Antwi-Buasiako – Southwark Council
Kate Bradbrook – Monmouthshire Housing
Mark Nalewaj – Ealing Homes
Edson Rabole – Citywest Homes
Dave Yoxall – Weaver Vale Housing Trust


Inspirational Board or Cabinet Member of the Year

Winner
Kate Willis – Glasgow Housing Association

Finalist
Alice Burke – Hackney Homes
Ernon Campbell – Family Housing Association (Birmingham)
Alf Chandler – Hounslow Homes
Pat Fordham – Phoenix Community Housing
Stella Wheeler – RCT Homes


Inspirational Tenant of the Year

Winner
Cherie Tinenti – Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing

Finalist
Kaylee Austin - Stonham
Rui Jorge Octavio – Barnet Homes
Terry Mullen – One Vision Housing
May Richards – Homes for Haringey
Sid Stairs – Chevin Housing Group