Many selfless people were awarded during a ceremony after being recognised for going the extra mile to help inspire and enrich the wider community.
Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor and Council Chairman Cllr Bilqees Mauthoor were at the council’s annual Audentior Awards event at Watford Colosseum on March 4 to congratulate the winners and celebrate with an audience of community representatives.
Saud Hafiz was declared the winner of the Mayor’s award after opening West Herts Amateur Boxing Club & Education Support in 2020 to support young people and also deter knife crime and anti-social behaviour.
Amma Gyan, winner of the Chairman’s Culture Award, was recognised for dedication to the arts in Watford.
The local artist of Ghanaian origin helped transform the 162-year-old stone chapel at Vicarage Road Cemetery, into a contemporary creative space called ‘Amanartis’ for artists and art societies in the local area.
Gary O’Brien was awarded carer of the year after setting up his own business to give young adults with learning and physical disabilities the opportunity to lead a fun and adventurous life.
Watford Gymnastics Club won the contribution to sport and healthy living award for their work encouraging children to learn new skills.
The Eastbury Road Refuse Crew won the public service award, as they never missed one collection during the whole pandemic.
Caleb Ratcliff, who held a litter-picking party for his seventh birthday, was awarded with the Pride in Watford award.
Brick by Brick Communities was recognised as the charity worker of the year for their virtual events during the pandemic and various elements of support provided to those struggling.
Phyllis Chase, who made masks, bags and scrubs for the PPE Project of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, was recognised with the Good Neighbour Award.
Connie, Emma and Ellie at the Disability Recreation Unity Movement (DRUM) won the young achiever of the year award after phoning numbers, delivering food shopping and other elements of support during the pandemic.
Vibe 107.6 FM presenter Lee Partridge won the special contribution award for his willingness to help anyone and everyone, but never ask anything in return.
Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor, said: “We have so many people in our town who give up their time for many different really good causes. This is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to some of them. They have a lot to be proud of, and we want to make sure that they know just how much they are appreciated.”
Over £4,000 was also raised at the event for Watford’s Ukraine Fund.
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