Riversmead Housing Association proud to sponsor community ‘unsung hero’ award

Published by SRedford for Network Housing Group Limited in Housing and also in Communities

Riversmead are taking part in this year's Mercury and Observer Community Awards 2012 by sponsoring the 'unsung hero' catergory.

Now in its fourth year, the Community Awards celebrate the achievements of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their communities to make life better for others.

Residents can take part by nominating a person who derserves recognition in the categories of:

• Unsung Hero
• Most Courageous Young Person
• Young Achiever
• School Worker of the Year
• Good Friend
• Carer of the Year
• Volunteer of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement

Paul Huckstep, Riversmead's Executive Director, said: "Riversmead is not just about provding homes - we're about working with local people to create thriving, sustainable communities where people want to live. The Unsung Hero category captures the very spirit of thriving communities; celebrating and acknowledging the difference an individual has made to their local neighburhood."

The awards will culminate in a presentation event at the Marriott Hotel in Thundridge, Hertfordshire on Monday 26th November.

Visit the Community Awards 2012 website for more information and to make a nomination.

Closing date is Thursday 11th October 2012.

Riversmead, a member of Network Housing Group, is a resident focused housing and community investment organisation providing over 4,300 homes across Hertfordshire and the Home Counties. We provide a variety of housing options for young people, families and older people including rented, flexicare housing, shared ownership and leasehold properties. For more information visit www.riversmead.org.uk or www.networkhg.org.uk