People who have made outstanding contributions to their local communities and neighbourhoods have been honoured by Coastline Housing.
The local housing charity presented its annual Customer At The Heart awards to people across Cornwall. The event celebrates their achievements and kindness that has helped so many over the past year, and recognises times when volunteers and Coastline have worked together for the benefit of local communities.
The Young Hero Award was presented to Stanley Buggins of Ponsanooth for the incredible amount of time he spends helping people around the village. From cutting grass and weeding gardens, through to car washing and carrying shopping, Stanley continues to make a difference to many people’s lives even after recently starting an apprenticeship.
Camborne resident Babs Eveson won the Green Champion Award for her work with neighbours and Coastline teams to transform a green space in her neighbourhood. The new outdoor meeting place is now a special relaxing area for everyone that will continue to grow and give pleasure for many years to come.
Community Volunteer of the Year was presented to Claire Sharrocks of Pool. Currently working alongside Coastline’s Community Investment Team, Claire has volunteered with a number of local organisations in recent years, and now works closely with Coastline’s own Community Investment Team at neighbourhood events.
Jenna Harris from Crowntown near Helston received the Good Neighbour Award. She was nominated for the wonderful events she has put on for people living nearby. Over the past year this has included Christmas parties, Easter egg hunts and Halloween displays, all of which have been thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.
Charlotte Bell won the Partnership Working Award for time given to local communities with Camborne-based Snap & Sound Entertainments. Over the Jubilee Weekend in June, Charlotte organised and paid for a large community event including food, games, music and a bouncy castle so she could give back to the local community that has supported her.
An extra Special Recognition category was created this year especially to celebrate the work of Camborne’s Katrina Holman who organised large collections of essential items for the relief effort in Ukraine. Katrina stored the items at her home and has now sent many van loads of supplies across the continent.
Volunteer Lucille Catton from Camborne was presented with a Long Service Award for her amazing 12 years at Miners Court Extra Care in Redruth. As Coastline’s longest serving volunteer, Lucille has become friends with many residents and day centre customers, and is an invaluable part of the community.
A special award was also presented to Camborne’s Kelly Kemp in recognition of the time she has dedicated to helping Coastline improve its services. Kelly first volunteered on Coastline’s Customer Experience Committee, has attended events to represent customers to the Regulator of Social Housing, and has now joined Coastline Housing’s Board as a Non-Executive Director.
We're proud to organise our Customer At The Heart Awards each year to ensure those who give so much, often as part of their daily lives, get the recognition they truly deserve.