Housing association recognises community volunteers.

Local heroes in North West Glasgow will be honoured this year, in special community awards held by Queens Cross Housing Association.

The awards are particularly special this time round as 2016 is the Association’s 40th anniversary year.

The Pride of Queens Cross Awards put a spotlight on the achievements of Queens Cross residents and staff across a number of categories, including working together, customer focus, clean and green, and outstanding contribution to the community.

To launch the awards, Wei Na, tenant and community gardener, was joined by Queens Cross Handyperson Vinnie Hughes, Queens Cross board chair Margaret Glass and regional managing director of Keepmoat, Eamonn McGarvey, in the Woodside Community Garden.

Vinnie received the tenant-nominated Customer Focus Award in the first-ever Awards in 2014. Vinnie was applauded for his hard work and unfailing willingness to help those in the community, no matter how big or small the task. He said:

“It was an honour to win the award last time around. It was a fantastic night, and showcased the community pride I see every day working in the area.”

Margaret Glass said: “This year is our 40th anniversary at Queens Cross, and we want celebrate the people and spirit which continue to makes our community such a fantastic place to live.

“The awards are a brilliant way to honour those who make a difference in our neighbourhoods every day.”

To find out more about the Pride of Queens Cross Awards and download a nomination form, visit www.qcha.org.uk/prideofqueenscross