Culture and Creative Hero of the Year
The annual Haringey Heroes awards celebrate the incredible contribution made to life locally by residents, community groups, voluntary organisations and businesses.
“The Haringey Heroes awards are a celebration of the incredible people and businesses that make our borough such a special place. At a time when many residents are facing real challenges and our local services are under unprecedented pressure, the efforts of those who go the extra mile matter more than ever.
The best thing about these awards is that every one of our heroes is nominated by the people who know best what a difference they make to our communities: Haringey’s residents. By putting their names forward, you’ll help us to highlight the acts of kindness, dedication and creativity that make Haringey a better place for everyone.
This year I’m pleased to see our awards shining a special light on our hospitality industry, which plays such a vital role in our local economy. From local cafes to globally acclaimed restaurants and bars, our borough boasts some of the finest establishments in London, and I’m looking forward to seeing all the hidden gems put forward by the community.”
The best thing about these awards is that every one of our heroes is nominated by the people who know best what a difference they make to our communities: Haringey’s residents. By putting their names forward, you’ll help us to highlight the acts of kindness, dedication and creativity that make Haringey a better place for everyone.
This year I’m pleased to see our awards shining a special light on our hospitality industry, which plays such a vital role in our local economy. From local cafes to globally acclaimed restaurants and bars, our borough boasts some of the finest establishments in London, and I’m looking forward to seeing all the hidden gems put forward by the community.”
Cllr Ahmed Mahbub, Mayor of Haringey
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