Last night (16 September) The Great Barn at Headstone Manor was transformed into a celebration of Harrow’s very best. Harrow’s Heroes awards was filled with pride, emotion and inspiring stories
- Local volunteers honoured at Harrow's Heroes awards
- 12 awards presented to Harrow’s Heroes winners
- Hundreds of inspiring stories of kindness, dedication and community spirit celebrated
The evening honoured volunteers, and community groups who make a positive difference across Harrow. 12 award categories saw individuals and teams recognised for their kindness and commitment to making Harrow that extra bit better for others.
During the night, finalists and guests also enjoyed performances from violinist Maya Patel and solo artist Lara Lu.
Cllr Janet Mote, Cabinet Member for Community and Culture, said:
"What an incredible and inspiring night. I’m proud to live amongst some truly amazing people. These awards celebrate the very best of Harrow and shine a light on the incredible volunteers, community groups and local people who give their time, energy and compassion to help others.
“Every finalist should feel proud and congratulations to all our winners. Their stories show their generosity, kindness and dedication make Harrow such a special place to live and work. Thank you everyone who quietly work behind the scenes make a positive difference every day. Congratulations to all our finalists and winners.”
Ruth Boff was named Volunteer of the Year, after also winning the Contribution to the Community category, recognising more than 21 years of dedicated service as Honorary Secretary of The Pinner Association. Ruth generously supports residents and is widely recognised as a dedicated volunteer.
Ruth Boff said:
“This award means so much to me, and I’m genuinely surprised and honoured to have won Contribution to the Community and Volunteer of the Year award. Supporting Pinner and its residents has always been a privilege. I’m very grateful to everyone I’ve worked alongside over the years, this recognition belongs to our wonderful community too.”
Pinner Rotary were also crowned winners of the Team Award and Volunteers of the Year, recognising it’s growing volunteer team, major community events and fundraising, including donating more than £30,000 to charities while bringing pride in Pinner.
John Whitehead from Pinner Rotary said:
“What a fantastic evening. We are absolutely delighted to have won not just the team award but also Volunteers of the Year. It means so much to have our volunteers’ recognised. Everything we do from community events to fundraising is made possible by our members and the wonderful support of local residents. It's been great meeting so many other worthy finalists and winners tonight. We are truly honoured.”
The evening also recognised a special posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award for Muriel Desmond, honouring her 35 years as a Harrow Shared Lives carer, supporting vulnerable people with learning disabilities.
Find out more about our finalists and winners
Winners
Outstanding Young Person
Amir Subratty
Supporting Vulnerable People
Jade Weir-Reid
Contribution to the Community
Ruth Boff
Bringing People Together
Krishna Pujara
Extraordinary Achievement
Winner: Jordy Xavier Black
Highly Commended: Tim Dalton
Pride in Harrow
Winner: The Friends of West Harrow Park
Highly Commended: Friends of Headstone Manor Park
Health and Wellbeing
Winner: Kevin Mahon
Team
Winner: Pinner Rotary
Highly Commended: Sai School of Harrow Volunteers Team
Good Neighbour
Paras and Kom
Lifetime Achievement
Steven Smith
Posthumous
Muriel Desmond
Volunteer of the Year
Ruth Boff
Volunteers of the Year
Pinner Rotary