Wardleworth Community Awards winners 2019

Photo: Doliz Miah photography

The Wardleworth Community Awards 2019

Winners of the first-ever Wardleworth Community Awards 2019 were revealed on Tuesday 17 December at a ceremony designed to recognise and celebrate the work of local community heroes.

The community centre was buzzing with over 150 guests for ceremony including Deputy Mayor, Aasim Rashid; Leader of the Council, Allen Brett; Councillor Janet Emsley, portfolio holder for community and culture, along with ward councillors and community leaders were among the top table guests.

The winners were as follows:

• Volunteer of the year – Azmat Khan
• Young Volunteer of the year – Shabana Begum
• Exceptional GCSE results – Saiful Islam
• Exceptional GCSE results – Mehreen Akhtar
• Excelling in extra–curricular studies – Labib Rahman
• Exceptional degree result – Jayed Miah
• Excelling in extra–curricular studies – Tarek Hasanath
• Exceptional SATs results – Alim Uddin
• Exceptional SATs results – Sheikh Tasmiya
• Special Achievement – Mahmudur Rahman
• Contribution to local community – Hot Chilli Restaurant

Mohammed Doulot Miah, Manager of Wardleworth Community Centre, said: “Tonight we have seen and heard about many individuals that work tirelessly across central Rochdale wards.

“On behalf of the Wardleworth Community Centre judging panel, I would like to congratulate all the nominees and in particular, the winners. The calibre of nominations was very high, and the judging panel had a very difficult time choosing one winner for each category, which goes to show the level of work being undertaken across central Rochdale.

“I would like to use this wonderful opportunity to thank all our schools, board members and our teachers for creating a distinct path for the students to follow. I would also like to extend special thanks to all the parents, guests, and our sole sponsor Hot Chilli for joining, us and making this occasion a huge success.

“We hope that they will continue their excellent work, and this will inspire others to develop and deliver more effective, innovative and responsive services.”

Wardleworth Community Centre Association, a local charity which works in the central ward of Rochdale, launched its first community awards this year to honour those give up their time, energy, and skills to do that little bit extra for everyone’s benefit, as well as those who have performed exceptionally well in their studies and extra-curricular activities.