The #OneSlough Awards 2023, saw over 220 guests gather at Baylis House on Friday 17th November, for a celebration of volunteering, designed to recognise and celebrate the incredible spirit of unity and collaboration that defines our Slough community.
A panel of judges were faced with a record 130 nominations this year. With so many deserving individuals and groups, it was not an easy task.
Volunteers, members of charities and community groups and business sponsors, shared an Asian style buffet, during an evening of fun and entertainment, which started with a champagne and chocolate fountain reception and ended on the dance floor.
The evening was organised by Slough CVS and hosted by Dr Jim O’Donnell and Dominique Unsworth, CEO, Resource Productions, with a welcome from The Mayor of Slough, Cllr Amjad Abassi and keynote speech by Fiona Edwards, CEO, Frimley NHS. 15 trophies and certificates were presented by representatives of Slough Borough Council and the NHS to the Winners and Highly Commended on the night.
Ramesh Kukar, Chief Executive Officer for Slough CVS, said “Tonight, we recognised the outstanding contributions of those who have gone above and beyond to make a difference. We celebrate the volunteers who have tirelessly given their time and energy to help others, the businesses that have supported our community, the charities that have provided essential services and support to Slough residents. None of this would be possible without them.”
The Mayor of Slough presented a special award to Ramesh Kukar for his contribution to the voluntary sector in Slough.
Winners of the 2023 #OneSlough Awards are:
Business Impact Award
Winner – Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Highly Commended – Art Classes Group
Volunteer of the Year
Supporting Children and Young People
Winner – Cindy Smulders
Highly Commended – Sutyee Pang
Volunteer of the Year
Improving the lives of Older People
Winner – Pushpa Kharbanda
Highly Commended – Sarwat Mazhar
Volunteer of the Year
Championing Health and Wellbeing
Winner – Mark Clements
Highly Commended – Anjali Singhal
Volunteer of the Year
Making a Difference to the Environment
Winner – Cindy Smulders
Highly Commended – Jillian Derbyshire
Volunteer of the Year
Breaking down barriers within disability/mental health
Winner – Anjali Singhal
Highly Commended – Sbba Siddique
Public Sector Partnership Awards
Slough Borough Council
Winner – Mark Clements
Highly Commended – Slough North Action Project (SNAP)
NHS
Winner – Slough Refugee Support
Highly Commended – The Baby Bank
Thames Valley Police
Winner – Together As One
Group of the Year
Supporting Children and Young People
Winner – ABC to Read
Highly Commended – Knit Your Socks Off
Group of the Year
Making a Difference to the Environment
Winner – Slough Anti-Litter Society
Highly Commended – GoodGym Slough
Group of the Year
Developing innovative projects
Winner – GoodGym Slough
Highly Commended – Knit Your Socks Off
Group of the Year
Improving the lives of Older People
Winner – Asian Carers
Highly Commended – Ujala Foundation
Group of the Year
Breaking down barriers within disability/mental health
Winner – Special Voices
Highly Commended – SHOC
#OneSlough Award
Winner – Samreen Aslam
#OneSlough Award
Winner – Marriyah Shakoor
