Several people and businesses won awards this month which celebrate the people who give their time to serve Slough.

Slough Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) has announced the winners and high commended nominations for the '#OneSlough Awards 2024' after nominations opened earlier this year.

The One Slough Awards are designed to celebrate the immense successes of all those achieving positive change in Slough, through the power of volunteering.

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More than 240 community members and leaders gathered for the awards at Copthorne Hotel on Friday, November 15.

The sponsors for this year include SEGRO, which owns Slough Trading Estate, and The Moxy/Marriott Hotel.

The #OneSlough Awards attracted  134 nominations this year—a new record for the event. Judges were tasked with the difficult job of selecting winners from a pool of deserving individuals and groups, each demonstrating outstanding dedication and impact in Slough. 

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The winners are: 

Business Impact Award: Winner - Royal Windsor Racecourse. Highly Commended - Ascot Racecourse

Supporting Children and Young People. Winner – Madhuri Bedi Highly Commended – Tracey Hassell

Making a difference to the environment: Winner – Jean Watts. Highly Commended – John McDowell

Championing Health & Wellbeing: Winner – Claire Giacobbe. Highly Commended – Sbba Siddique

Improving the lives of older people: Winner – Zhora Jefferies. Highly Commended – Shaista Khan

Breaking Down barriers within disability/mental health: Winner – Mansoor Ali. Highly Commended – Don Reed

Public Partnership Award: Winner – Together As One ; Highly Commended – Slough Refugee Support

NHS England: Winner – No 22 Counselling ; Highly Commended – Thames Valley Positive Support

Supporting Children and Young People: Winner – Salt Hill Park Junior Park Run. Highly Commended – Afro Caribbean Heritage Society

Making a difference to the Environment: Winner – Slough Anti-Litter Society. Highly Commended – Thames Hospice – Langley Shop

Developing innovative projects: Winner – The Slough Hub. Highly Commended – IDUK

Improving Health and Wellbeing: Winner – Knit Your Socks Off. Highly Commended – Rise and Shine

Breaking Down barriers within disability/mental health: Winner – Slough Arts for All Adults. Highly Commended – Stoke Park Active Volunteers

#OneSlough Award: Winners – Frimley Academy

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Asma Aziz, CEO, Slough CVS, said: "What an unforgettable evening at the #OneSlough Volunteer Awards! A massive thank you to everyone who joined us—it was truly inspiring to celebrate the incredible people and groups who put their hearts into making Slough a better place.

"Congratulations to our fantastic winners, highly commended stars, and all of our dedicated volunteers and voluntary groups who bring health, happiness, and positivity to our community. You are the heart of Slough, and we are so proud of you all.

"With endless appreciation, from all of us at Slough CVS. None of this would be possible with out our sponsors, SEGRO, CADENT and the Moxy Hotel."