Introduction

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 GWHA's 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 in 2008.

Objective

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

Congratulations also to Ilham Lakouahi, who was awarded the special GWHA 40th Anniversary runner up prize for her kindness to a neighbour.  (Pictured below with Linda Reid, Chief Executive.)

Previous Winners

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

Nomination Criteria

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 GW tenants or owners but need to live within the community. Nomination Forms will be available from the website and reception.

Award Panel

A panel, chaired by Jim Michael, will meet annually, usually in April to consider all nominations.

The award will be announced at GW’s Annual General Meeting in June each year.

Award

The award will be known as the Community Award and marketed under the ‘Jim Michael Community Award’ banner.

Please contact us on 0141 331 6650 or click on here to open a copy of our nomination form.