This award is open to all YHN tenants or leaseholders that may have helped neighbours with household chores, regularly helped neighbours in need or those living alone, made an outstanding act of goodwill in the community or generally helped their neighbours out.

And the winner is...

Mary Cross

Mary Cross has been a tremendous help to neighbour Andrew Snook after he had a severe car accident leaving him plaster bound and bedridden. His leg was broken in three places and his hip had to be used to repair wrecked cartilage in his kneecap.

Mary was there to nurse him back t o health by cooking, cleaning and washing for him, even letting his mum stay in her flat when she came to visit Andrew.

Andrew says "Mary was so kind. She has been a little gem, a true friend."

Finalist

Sheila Snyman

Housewife Sheila Snyman has always been there for neighbour Joseph Murray in his times of need. Joseph is 90 years of age and suffered severe asthma attacks since moving to Lemington.

He says "Sheila has been there for me at 2.30 or 3.30 in the morning. She’s always on hand and happy to help."  Modest Sheila is pleased to look out for Joseph, describing him as "such an amusing man." She says "its usually me that’s short of breath when we’re talking, he’s just so funny."