Glasgow West Housing Association Ltd is run by a Management Committee made up of volunteers who have dedicated thousands of hours of their time on behalf of GWHA residents to make the organisation a success in the community.

As part of our 30th celebrations, and in recognition of Jim Michael’s contribution to GWHA, (27 years Management Committee service, 24 as Secretary) and of his dedication to the wider West End community, a Community Award was launched. The objective of this award is to acknowledge the commitment of exceptional people who make a difference to the lives of people living in the community: the people who make the community what it is.

This Year's Winner

2018 - Kirsty Blair & Ilham Lakouahi

2017 - Andrew Campbell & Hazel Ralston

2016 - Mrs Rogers

2015 - Dolina MacNeill

2014 - Isobel Campbell

2013 - Mr & Mrs Siraj

2012 - Patrick Arthur

2011 - Christine McLean

2010 - David Bacon

2009 - Mrs Paterson

How can I nominate someone?

The main criterion for nomination is that the person must have made a positive impact on the life/ lives of people living within the GWHA local community, which consists of the Anderston, Burnbank, Hillhead, Hyndland and Kelvingrove areas. It may be that the person:

• Volunteers in the running of a local club

• Is an exceptionally good neighbour

• Has performed some small acts of kindness that made a difference to someone living within the community.

Nominees do not need to be GWHA tenants or owners but need to live within the community. Nomination Forms are available for download here or you can get one from our office at 5 Royal Crescent.

How is the winner decided?

A panel, chaired by Jim Michael, will meet annually, usually in April to consider all nominations. The award will be announced at our Annual General Meeting in June each year.

If you would like more information about the Jim Michael Award contact us on 0141 331 6650 or you can access a copy of the nomination form here.