Lambeth Civic Award winners 2007

Lambeth Council held its ninth annual Civic Awards in May 2007. The awards give the council a chance to say 'thank you' to those who work hard to improve our community or the lives of others, but who very often go unnoticed.

The awards, which take their names from Lambeth's town centres, were given to 14 people who have made a significant contribution to their community.

The award ceremony took place at the town hall. Leader of the Council Steve Reed began with a short speech, then Mayor Councillor Liz Atkinson read a citation of each of the recipients good works. Winners each received a framed certificate and had their photograph taken with the Mayor. The evening ended with a reception in the Mayoral Suite and musical entertainment from a local jazz band.

This year's recipients are:

• Peggy Brown, for her compassion and support to many disadvantaged groups in her local community and her tireless work on behalf of St John the Divine Church, Brixton and Oscar (Organisation Sickle Cell Anaemia Research).
• Stevie James, for his time, kindness and tireless hard work for the people in his community particularly within the Vauxhall Gardens Estate.
• Ann Middleton, for her input in forming a tenants association on the Ashmole Estate and her unstinting hard work and kindness to the people in her community.
• Dolly Adams, for her invaluable contribution as a member of the Board of Trustees for Age Concern Lambeth and as the key volunteer for the Stockwell Good Neighbours - 'Dollys Club'.
• June Carcary-Stuart, in recognition of her role as Chair for the Dumbarton Court Residents Association and her tireless determination in securing improvements to her local community.
• Thomas Esterine, for his voluntary involvement in the Angell Town Community Project for many years and as Director for the last five years, providing support and advice to residents and particularly for his work with young people, directing them and providing training to help them to gain employment.
• Rowena Estwick, for her consistent vision and energy for improving the lives of young people in Lambeth.
• Sarah Slater, for her relentless hard work in organising many events to improve her local community and to disband the anti-social activities.
• Doreen Heath, for her commitment and hard work as Secretary to the Lambethan's Society for over 30 years and continued championing of facilities for day care and children's play.
• Clover Williams, for setting up the Norwood Pensioners Club which has helped tackle problems of isolation and loneliness experienced by many older people.
• Simon Hooberman, for his commitment and unstinting hard work to improving the lives of residents in Streatham.
• Lona Kayes, for her tireless hard work at the Streatham Darby and Joan Club as a volunteer and her keen interest in helping older and less able clients who attend.
• Mel Larsen, for her inspiration and determination in organising arts activities in the SW16 area and encouraging community spirit.

This year also saw the introduction of a new category in memory of the late Lord Scarman. The Scarman award is given to someone who has contributed to promoting equality and inclusion and achieving or encouraging achievement in challenging circumstances. The first Scarman award was won by Nicola McLean, for her hard work with the Youth Council and Youth Opportunity Fund.