Hillingdon Community Awards

Last year's winners

Helping the Community Award

Gold

  • Brenda Tilbury: For her remarkable dedication to Girlguiding in Hillingdon for more than 60 years.
  • Barbara Wilsher: For her commitment to Ickenham Cricket Club and Harlington Hospice charity shop.

Silver

  • James White: For being the heart and soul of Brook House Youth Football Club and inspiring children through sport.

Bronze

  • John Musselwhite and Paul Evans: Recognising John and Paul for their work at Uxbridge Green Gym in transforming the area around Hillingdon Sports Centre into a thriving wildlife haven.
  • Alison Sweeney: For her commitment to enhancing the local environment and community life for Ruislip Gardens residents.
  • Tamil Community Centre Hillingdon: For offering valuable services, including language courses, interpreting, housing support and organising cultural events.
  • Lesley Betts: For her outstanding contributions to Girlguiding and The Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme.
  • Daphne Salter: For being an exceptional neighbour, organising litter picks, and her charitable and volunteering efforts.

Helping Vulnerable People Award

Silver

  • Uxbridge Amblers: Honouring volunteers, including Mick Geraghty for providing support and activities to residents and carers living with dementia.

Bronze

  • Gavin O'Reilly: For his exceptional community support in South Ruislip, aiding vulnerable residents, organising litter pick-ups, and working with local councillors to enhance the area.

Promoting Health and Wellbeing Award

Gold

  • Amisha Thobhani:For her work with Hillingdon Brain Tumour and Injury Group and using her experiences to raise awareness of brain tumours.

Silver

  • Nicola Watson and Christine Hunter: Recognising Nicola and Christine for their complementary therapies work with cancer patients at Hillingdon Hospital.
  • The Hillingdon Stroke Support Group: Recognising the group's volunteers for helping stroke survivors manage their condition, feel connected, and integrate into the community.

Bronze

  • Harpal Tamber: For providing emotional support through weekly visits to Hillingdon Hospital and local schools, alongside his therapy dog, Buddy.
Image of the Community Award winners 2025

2025 Community Award winners