A range of individuals and organisations from across Leeds were honoured by Hamara last night.
Three hundred guests gathered for Hamara’s third annual Community Awards ceremony last night. We were entertained by singers and dancers from South Leeds Academy and heard from members of the Hamara “family” about what attending programmes at the centre means for them. Academics from Leeds University and Leeds Metropolitan University spoke about the important work Hamara does in the health field including helping older people remain active.
Then we came onto the awards themselves.
Community Organisation of the Year: The Hunslet Club For seventy years service to young people
Young Person’s Award: Adil Hussain For sponsored fundraising efforts, raising over £200,000
Women’s Achievement: Rose McCarthy For her befriensing service for preganant asylum seekers and refugees
Service to the Community: Shakeel Mir for work tackling racial harassment & Iman Qari Asim MBE for support of health initiatives, awareness of domestic violence and promoting Asian women’s role in the community.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Arthur France For work in the Leeds Carribean community since 1957 including launching the Leeds West Indian Carnival.
Special Initiative Award: PAFRAS For their work supporting destitute asylum seekers in Leeds
