Better Haringey Awards 2005
Local actor and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah presented the Better Haringey Awards 2005 at a glittering ceremony in the Panorama Room at Alexandra Palace. Read more about the winners below…..
- Best Street Sweeper
- Greenest School
- Best Environmental Innovation
- Cleanest Business
- Cleanest Street or Estate
- Best community initiative
- Best Contractor or Partner Team
- Best Council Team
- Best Volunteer
- Best New suggestion
- The Open Award
- Best individual contribution
Best Street Sweeper
Sponsored by Haringey Accord
John Crowley
The award was nominated for John’s hard working attitude and diligence in one of the busiest areas of the borough.
Shortlisted nominees
- Kelly Wilson
- John Crowley
- Steve Cunningham
- Roman Dutko
Greenest School
Sponsored by Capita Strategic
Children’s Services
St. Aidan’s Primary School
The winners of this award were nominated for their commitment to recycling and looking after the local environment. The children’s activities have included creating a safe battery disposal box for all the school to use and a battery disposal campaign including writing letters to local councillors.
Shortlisted nominees for the category
- Hornsey School for Girls
- St. Aidan’s Primary School
Best Environmental Innovation
Sponsored by Crowley
Victoria Johnson and her team of Volunteers at North East Haringey Greenspace Outreach
The winners of this award were nominated for innovation working with young people to improve the local environment. Their tireless efforts to improve Northumberland Park have led to a successful project of landscaping and tree planting on the Robert Burn Estate. The work continues in other areas of the borough including Blaydon Close N17, where it is being landscaped with new flower pots and hanging baskets. Residents have been particularly impressed with the way they are able to consult, listen and involve young people (aged 5-14 years) in the project and encouraging residents to take ownership of the project on completion of the works. There is a proactive approach to get the residents on training sessions to continue to learn and sustain what has been done.
Shortlisted nominees for this category:
- North East Haringey Greenspace Outreach
- St. Aidan’s Primary School
Cleanest Business
Sponsored by Safer Communities Team for Haringey Council
Maxitech
The winners of this award are a not-for-profit organisation that reuses and recycles IT equipment and provides refurbished equipment to local community groups. They recently donated 10 PCs to the Haringey Silver Surfer initiative for older people. It provides training for unemployed and disadvantaged young people from the local area. Their activity has helped divert hundreds of pieces of IT equipment from landfill. They ensure that there is no dumping of toxic components from the equipment, and that no waste is sent overseas to be dumped. They have their own environmental policy to try and minimise the impact of their own activity.
Shortlisted nominees for the category:
- Diamond Build
- Maxitech
- Restore Community Projects
Cleanest Street or Estate
Sponsored by Haringey Accord
Thetford Close Estate
The winners had been nominated because the estate is always clean and tidy, they have targeted graffiti and been highly commended by the local police.
Shortlisted nominees for this category:
- Thetford Close
- Scotch Estate (Stirling Road)
Best community initiative
Sponsored by Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham and Wood Green Friends of the Earth
The winners of this category were a group that lead community initiatives including distributing over 4,000 low energy light bulbs to residents in Haringey, especially in the most deprived parts of the borough. The group has also given out leaflets with information about energy conservation and how to switch to renewable electricity providers.
Shortlisted nominations for this category:
- Tottenham and Wood Green Friends of the Earth
- North East Haringey Greenspace Outreach
Best Contractor or Partner Team
Sponsored by Urban Environment, Haringey Council
West Green Police Safer Neighbourhoods Team
The winners of this category were nominated for their contribution to the community in ‘Safer’ theme of the Better Haringey programme; their activities have included running a project on the Broadwater Farm Estate for young people called ‘Off the street, less heat.’ This resulted in strengthening the bond of the community. Members of the community both young and mature witnessed this interaction between Police, mentors and other members of the community, resulting in a relaxed and new found ability to approach Police officers to ask questions and voice opinions. Particularly commended were PCs John Lambert and Tim Allpress.
Shortlisted nominations for this category:
- West Green Police Safer Neighbourhoods Team
- Refuse Crew for Whymark Avenue, N22.
Best Council Team
Sponsored by Homes for Haringey
Tony Healy and his Parks Team
The winners of this category showed immense dedication to their work and have become an integral part of the community they serve. Their service to the users of the borough parks and open spaces has received recognition by residents through nominations for this award. They have been particularly commended by the Friends of Albert Road Recreation Ground for their commitment.
This award recognises a Council Team that has made a significant contribution to making a Better Haringey
Shortlisted nominees for this category:
- The Bruce Castle Museum Team
- Tony Healy and his Parks Team
- The Communal Repairs Estates Team
Best Volunteer
Sponsored by Metropolitan Police
Joan Curtis, Secretary Haringey Friends of Parks
The winner of this award was commended for their tireless work in the area of local parks. Organising “Art in the Park” in Downhills Park, and running of the Lordship Recreation ground festivals for years. Commended for working for all age groups in Haringey parks and spending countless unpaid hours working for all community to enjoy the local parks.
This award was for a volunteer who has helped make Haringey better this year.
Shortlisted nominees for this category were:
- Ulla Lefmann
- James Taylor
- Madeline Palm
- Joan Curtis
- Dave Morris
Best New suggestion
Sponsored by Cavendish Design & Advertising
Ian Sygrave
winning best new suggestion this year for the’Pooper Scooters’ - a modified scooter/bike with a suction attachment and waste bag that sucks up dog mess, to target known hot spots for dog mess.
Shortlisted Best New Suggestions for this category:
- Wheelie bin stickers with collection dates and contact numbers
- Lighting for Chestnut Court
- Pooper Scooters to target known hot spots for dog mess
- Time Bank to make voluntary services count
- Youth Window for young people ideas
- Renewable energy generators for Council buildings
- Wood Green zone to combat Environmental Crime
The Open Award
Sponsored by Gabriel
Rommel Thomas
The winner of this category was nominated for his contribution to the Cleaner, Greener and Safer aspects of Better Haringey. Looking after one of the larger estate the winner has been nominated for his exceptional commitment to his duties and for always going the extra mile. He ensures the estate is clean and tidy, removes graffiti, gets smashed windows fixed and entry doors repaired. His work is appreciated by both residents and Councillors. He is always helpful to staff / contractors / police so that they do not miss any particular problem area.
Shortlisted nominees for this category:
- Zuned Ahmed
- Recycling and Community Projects Team
- Rommel Thomas
- Haringey Borough Football Club
- Kem Eygip
Best individual contribution
Sponsored by Urban Environment, Haringey Council
Kypros Kypri
The winner of this category received more nominations than any other nominees in any individual category. To quote from some of the nominations “he makes our school so attractive, clean and inviting with his high standards,” “he willingly undertakes any job asked of him with a smile,” “The whole community appreciates the high standard of care willingly provided by our conscientious and hard working site manager,” “He is an extremely conscientious worker who always gives 110% of his time to help me and all of the staff.” The whole school is spotless because of his dedication and care; nothing is too much trouble for him to do.
This Award is for an individual who has made a significant contribution as an individual to making a better Haringey.
Shortlisted nominees for this category:
- Steven Taylor
- Fred Williams
- Kypros Kypri
- Mertin Ismail
- Vilma Marshall and Franklin Fisher
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