People and charities in the area were recognised for their contribution to the community at the inaugural Chairman’s Community Awards.

The event, held at Watford Football Club last Friday (March 8) with the support of football legend, Luther Blissett and Glyn Evans, WFC operations director - celebrated people in Watford who deserve recognition for the work they do in their local community.

The six winners are:

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Street Angels - for their work in the town centre at night helping to ensure people get home safely and to provide support to those who are out

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Russell Martin – re-fitted carpets free of charge for a resident with young children who had been flooded

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Doreen Saint and Kevin France – Both play an active role in Courtlands Residents Association.

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Mr and Mrs Woodhead – Founders of Café West, a place where residents can enjoy tea and cake, whilst talking to members of the police and councillors about issues

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Kenny Walker - Coach at ABC Boxing and Box Cleva, a community safety partnership initiative which helps to promote safer neighbourhoods and well-being in young people

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Special award from the Chairman to Enoch Kanagaraj - for his contribution to the welfare of various underprivileged groups of people in the town

Another winner was Dan Holden - deputy chair of Courtlands Residents Association.

Chairman of the Council, Cllr Rabi Martins, said: “These awards are a great way to recognise the individuals who voluntarily help to support their communities and to raise money for my chosen charities.

“The event helped raise the profile of mental health and wellbeing within the town. I want to make Watford more inclusive for people who suffer from mental health issues.

“I would also like to thank the event sponsors: Warner Bros. Leavesden, Watford FC, Metroprint and Veolia for their support"