On Saturday 11 October, Jonathan Cowie, CEO at Plymouth Community Homes (PCH), frontline employees and residents attended the Plymouth Community Awards, in association with YMCA Plymouth and Discovery College.
The Plymouth Community Awards celebrate the achievements of people in our community who inspire through their feats against adversity and their tireless dedication to creating change.
PCH was a proud sponsor of the 'Best Community Project Award' to recognise projects that have made a significant and positive impact on a community. This award celebrates initiatives that demonstrate excellence in addressing community needs, fostering community spirit, and achieving measurable outcomes that improve the quality of life for community members.
As a sponsor of the award, PCH were required to select the worthy winner, so we asked a number of employees and residents to volunteer to judge the award, shortlisting three finalists and a winner. With so many incredible nominations, choosing just one winner was no easy task.
The three following organisations were shortlisted during a session in September:
In recognition of their dedication to this process, the three residents and six members of staff from across the organisation were invited to attend the awards to celebrate the people of Plymouth in style.
We're delighted to announce that Southway Community Group CIC were selected as the Best Community Project Award winner, and they were presented their award on the stage by Jonathan Cowie.
Southway Community Group CIC is a community hub offering arts, wellbeing, family services and practical support. They empower residents through creativity, connection and care.
Announcing their win on Facebook, Southway Community Hub and Café, said: "We did it – together! We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Southway Community Group has won the Best Community Project Award at the Plymouth Community Awards, proudly sponsored by Plymouth Community Homes!
"This award truly belongs to our amazing community – every volunteer, supporter, and local resident who has given their time, kindness, and energy to make Southway such a special place.
"Your support is what keeps our projects going and helps us make a real difference. This recognition is a celebration of what we’ve achieved together.
"Thank you, from all of us at Southway Community Group — this award is yours!"
Congratulations to Southway Community Group CIC on winning the award, and to Naloxone Advocates Plymouth and The Children's Storehouse on being shortlisted, and to all other finalists on the night.
We'll be sharing a spotlight on Southway Community Group CIC within our next edition of InTouch, hearing directly from Southway Community Group themselves, along with our residents who supported the shortlisting process and attended the awards on the night.
