Civic Awards for Southwark residents

The Southwark Civic Awards were founded in order to encourage Civic Pride and rekindle the links between all communities within Southwark.

Held at St. Giles Church in Camberwell on Saturday 8 May and chaired by the Mayor Cllr Jeff Hook, along with two past Mayors, the awards ceremony highlighted the significant contribution that residents have made to the richness of Southwark.  

In the Letter of Commendation category awarded to nominees who had demonstrated an exceptional contribution to the life of the local community for a period exceeding five years, the work of resident Trevor Cunningham was particularly recognised. A school governor at The Charter School, Trevor has never missed a single meeting in the past ten years.

Emma Rose was also recognised for her exceptional and voluntary dedication to, and fundraising for, the Time and Talents Association over the past twenty years.

Sceaux Gardens Estate Tenants and Residents Association received the Community Group of the Year for its work in providing help and assistance to Lakanal residents during the terrible fire at the estate last July.

The Southwark Mayor's Award was given to Southwark Sea Cadets.

The late Peter Moore, Southwark's Town Crier was given a Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his exceptional dedication to the community as Southwark's Town Crier and Deputy Macebearer.

Categories and winners

Community Group of the Year

Sceaux Gardens Estate Tenants & Resident Association
In recognition of the T&RA's exceptional commitment and care following the tragic fire in July 2009, particularly its ongoing response at that time was an exemplar of community spirit and civic responsibility.

Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award

The late Peter Moore - Southwark's Town Crier
In recognition of his exceptional dedication to the community as Southwark's Town Crier and Deputy Macebearer, particularly in raising the profile and awareness in the community of civic responsibility and good citizenship.

The Mayor's Award

Southwark Sea Cadets
In recognition of the organisation's exceptional commitment and dedication to serving young people in South London and encouraging them to achieve their potential for personal and community benefit, particularly acknowledging the inspirational young people involved.

Letter of Commendation

Trevor Cunningham
Letter of Commendation for services to Education
Is commended for his role as a dedicated school governor at The Charter School who has never missed a meeting in the past ten years and balances independent judgement with a real concern for the school, its pupils and their progress.

Dr Raja Sinha
Letter of Commendation for Community Healthcare
Is commended for dedication to the care of his patients and their needs beyond the call of duty for the past 28 years.

Sue Sexton-Figgins
Letter of Commendation for Voluntary Work in the Community
Is commended for her dedication to the Time and Talents volunteer 'befrienders' in Bermondsey and Rotherhithe.

Howard Francis
Letter of Commendation for services to Culture in the Community
Is commended for his dedication to the Nunhead Community Forum and the Nunhead Arts Week in particular.

Frank Fikret Saglam
Letter of Commendation for Investment in the Community
Is commended for his entrepreneurship and contribution to the economy of Camberwell for more than twenty years.

Patrick Kingwell
Letter of Commendation for services to the Community Environment
Is commended for his dedication to all things green, pleasant and historic in Southwark and Southwark Park in particular

Carol Pooke and Sue Wilmer
Letter of Commendation for Exceptional Neighbourliness
Are commended for their wonderful care and support for their neighbour 110 year old Grace Jones, Southwark's oldest resident

Honorary liberties

Emma Rose
Honorary Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey
In recognition of her exceptional and voluntary dedication to, and fundraising for, Time and Talents during the past twenty years

Frank Padginton
Honorary Liberty of the Old of Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey
In recognition of his exceptional and voluntary dedication and devotion as Churchwarden at St Mary's Rotherhithe

The Rotherhithe and Bermondsey Local History Group
Honorary Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey
In recognition of the group's exceptional dedication and commitment to keeping local history alive in the community for the past fifteen years, particularly enhancing the lives of those in Southwark and the surrounding boroughs by promoting, preserving and increasing interest in the borough's history.

The Manna Society
Honorary Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey
In recognition of the society's exceptional dedication and commitment to enhancing lives by providing an outstanding resource for homeless people near to London Bridge for more than 25 years.

Steve Hiser
Honorary Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey
In recognition of his exceptional contribution to the Fisher Amateur Boxing Club and dedication to coaching local young people, as well as national and world champions, for over 40 years. The fruit of his commitment is measured in countless lives turned around and put on the straight and narrow.

The Muslim Association of Nigeria
Honorary Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey
In recognition of the association's exceptional commitment to Nigerian, Muslim and other communities in Southwark for more than 25 years, particularly its education and inter-faith work

Salmon Youth Centre
Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey
In recognition of its exceptional dedication to enriching the lives of young people for more than a hundred years, particularly acknowledging the enhanced opportunities offered through its new building in Bermondsey

Dr Amanda Squires
Honorary Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey
In recognition of her exceptional voluntary contribution to the Bermondsey community, particularly in relation to transport and environmental issues.

Donald Phillips
Honorary Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell
In recognition of his exceptional voluntary contribution to Camberwell over the past twenty years, particularly in relation to the environment and green issues more generally.

Robert Crow
Honorary Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell
In recognition of his exceptional commitment and dedication to Scouting for thirty-five years, particularly as District Chairman for the past ten years.

Peggy Baker
Honorary Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell
In recognition of her exceptional leadership of the Women's Fellowship at Herne Hill Baptist Church for nearly sixty years, particularly in relation to her caring, persevering and inspirational service.

Campaspe Lloyd-Jacob
Honorary Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell
In recognition of her exceptional dedication to Camberwell for the past ten years, particularly in relation to the Grove Lane Residents' Association, the Burgess Park Stakeholder Group and the Camberwell Society.

jazzlive @ The Crypt
Honorary Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell
In recognition of the organisation and its volunteers' exceptional contribution to the local and wider community for the past ten years, particularly its provision of high class jazz entertainment at low cost

Camberwell Choir School
Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell
In recognition of its exceptional dedication to inspiring Southwark children from all backgrounds to engage in all forms of music for the past twenty years.

Peter James Wright
Honorary Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Southwark
In recognition of his exceptional voluntary dedication to green spaces in Southwark for over a decade, particularly in relation to Salisbury Row Park and Nursery Row Park. Additionally, in recognition of his roles as former chair of the Bricklayers Arms T&RA and the Walworth East Area Forum.

Carol Garvey
Honorary Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Southwark
In recognition of her exceptional and inspirational voluntary dedication to the Dodson & Amigo estate for more than twenty years, including a period setting up and running the youth club.

Karen Illingworth
Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Southwark
In recognition of her exceptional contribution to the wellbeing of Styles House, SE1, particularly in relation to her voluntary role as an award-winning main gardener and her successful fundraising for an allotment to enable residents to grow food on the estate.

Henry Edward Joseph Page
Honorary Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Southwark
In recognition of his exceptional voluntary contribution as Chair of Alberta Tenants & Residents Association over ten years, including representation of the estate on the West Walworth Housing Forum, and at Walworth Cleaning and Safer Neighbourhood meetings.

Father Mark Williams
Honorary Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Southwark
In recognition of his exceptional dedication to, and outreach in, the Southwark community for ten years as Vicar of St Christopher's, Walworth and Warden of Pembroke House, particularly in relation to the creation of the Pembroke Academy of Music which in collaboration with Pembroke College Cambridge provides an exceptional opportunity for local young people to unlock their musical talents.

Southwark Credit Union
Honorary Liberty of the London Borough of Southwark
In recognition of its exceptional commitment to helping people who live and work in Southwark to take control of their personal finances for the past thirty years, particularly recognising the vision and dedication of the late Rev Jack Pawsey.