Chen Thompson, Wolverhampton Homes

2018 WINNERS

2018 FINALISTS

Income and inclusion team, Melin Homes

“Oh my God it’s awesome! It is just absolutely fantastically amazing!” - Frontline Team of the Year, Melin Homes, Income and Inclusion Team

Human resources and skills development team, Wolverhampton Homes

Absolutely , I’m delighted” – Central Service Team of the Year, Wolverhampton Homes, Human Resources and Skills Development Team

St Mungo's

“We’re very proud, we’ve won this award I think because we try and involve our clients in everything we do, and I think that’s the innovation that the judges obviously liked” – Communications Team of the Year, St. Mungos, Communications and Marketing Team

Horton community cafes, Horton Housing Association

“I think it will do a lot for our cafes, for our clients, for our volunteers, and also an inspiration to our staff as well” – Support and Care Team of the Year (under 8,000 stock), Horton Housing Association, Horton Community Cafes

Investment and inclusion team, Bron Afon Community Housing

“Amazing. So happy and so proud of our team. Couldn’t even speak!” – Support and Care Team of the Year (over 8,000 stock), Bron Afon Community Housing, Investment and Inculsion Team

Housing Maintenance Solutions

“I’m really pleased. It’s so deserving of the team, of the whole team,” – Development or Maintenance Team of the Year, Housing Maintenance Solutions

James Sanderson, Hackney Council

“Without a doubt the proudest moment of career so far. Can’t believe it” – CIH and Inside Housing Rising Star, James Sanderson, Hackney Council

Maura Jackson, Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme

Well I think it will raise the profile of work around homelessness in general, which has got to be a good thing” – Inspirational Leader of the Year (under 5,000 stock), Maura Jackson, Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme

Tony Hall, Freebridge Community Housing

“I think it’s a good chance for us all to get together and celebrate the great work that we’re doing. I think the theme through tonight has been we’re living in tough times at the moment, there is a lot that our communities need from us, and it’s great that we can come together and celebrate the work that we do” - Inspirational Leader of the Year (over 5,000 stock), Tony Hall, Freebridge Community Housing

David Ali, Tower Hamlets Homes

“Oh fantastic, for Tower Hamlet Homes, for what we’ve achieved, what we do in the borough, diversity, equality” – Inspirational Colleague of the Year, David Ali, Tower Hamlets Homes

Steve Neville, Two Saints

“I think tonight has been an absolutely amazing event and the more of this sort of stuff they can get for us, for the homeless and everybody else, then, yeah, rock on” – Inspirational Tenant / Resident of the Year, Steve Neville, Two Saints

Colm McQuillan, Northern Ireland Housing Executive

“We are somebody there that really matters, and it really brings it to the fort that this is an important job in our vocation! Oh, I’m excited!”

Peggy Metaxas, One Housing

“We’re really proud of Peggy and I know that if she was here she’d be delighted to receive it. She does a huge amount for her community and I know that they’ll also be really really proud of her for winning this award today” – Tenant Lifetime Contribution, Peggy Metaxas, One Housing

Chen Thompson, Wolverhampton Homes

“Just shows that young people can achieve and grow and be anything that they want to do, so I’m really happy about it” – Apprentice of the Year, Chen Thompson, Wolverhampton Homes

Yvonne Leishman, Community Housing Group

“I hope it inspires others to spend as much time and give their contribution to their profession” – Exceptional Contribution by a CIH Member, Yvonne Leishman, Community Housing Group

Emily-Rae Maxwell, Dacorum Borough Council

“I think we work in such a demanding environment, that actually to get recognised is just a massive thing and it’s really nice to be able to come together and just celebrate that” – New Professional of the Year, Emily-Rae Maxwell, Dacorum Borough Council

Leslie Morrell OBE, Choice Housing Ireland

“I think it will put us on the map. We’re award winners now, we’ve showed some of the good stuff that we’ve put in place, and the company has really moved in leaps and bounds over the last few years and this awards just goes to show where we are” - Lifetime Achievement in Housing, Leslie Morrell OBE, Choice Housing Ireland