LDN London celebrates staff awards

BY: Ciaran Willis

CATEGORY: Blog, News

On Monday 30 June LDN London celebrated its staff awards.

During a ceremony at The Canal Museum, members of our team received awards for their work – including for advocacy, health support, management and supporting people to live extraordinary lives.

Among the winners, were so many stories of LDN London staff changing people’s lives for the better with their empathy, kindness and practical support.

LDN London staff had nominated their colleagues for the awards.

Brian Watts, Director of People, hosted the event and presented the awards.

LDN London CEO, Gabby Machell, thanked staff at the event: “This evening has shown all of us that LDN London’s heart is you. You are values-led, person-centred, full of energy and compassion. And so on behalf of the people we support, our trustees, and the senior management team, thank you.“

Congratulations to everyone who won an award this year.

See the full list of winners below:

Award winners

Partnership Award

Clinton Abusomwan, Support Worker at Kelly Street

Clinton smiles confidently while holding an award and certificate and is standing next to LDN London CEO Gabby Machell. Clinton is a young black man with short curly hair - he looks cool and wears a “Brooklyn Supply Co.” t-shirt and blue jeans. He stands beside Gabby Machell, a blonde woman in her 50s, wearing a navy dress at an LDN London award event. Behind them is the blue LDN London logo printed repeatedly on a white banner like you get at award ceremonies.

Finance Award

The management team at Piper House: Akpo Obruche, Kamilah O’Neill, Marcin Ladosz and Chamaya Nedrick

Extraordinary Life Award

David Ferguson, Support Worker at Kelly Street

Speaking Up Awards

Andy Geoghegan, Assistant Team Manager at Queensland Road

Andy, a young man in a rust colour short sleeved shirt is smiling. He has floppy dark brown hair in a parting. He stands beside Gabby Machell, a blonde woman in her 50s, wearing a navy dress at an LDN London award event. Behind them is the blue LDN London logo printed repeatedly on a white banner like you get at award ceremonies.

Daniela Pop, for when she was Team Manager, Bourne Terrace &  Atherstone Court

Cultural Diversity Award

Olayinka Apara, Support Worker at Harrow Road

Management Award for Impact on People Supported

Faith Maweu, Team Manager at Denton & Leighton

Sandra Ciepichal, Assistant, then Team Manager at Warden Rd

Sandra, who is in her late 30s, is holding a scroll and award, She has slick blonde hair which is parted, and wears a black sleeveless top and polka-dot skirt. She stands beside Gabby Machell, CEO, a blonde woman in her 50s, wearing a navy dress at an LDN London award event. Behind them is the blue LDN London logo printed repeatedly on a white banner like you get at award ceremonies.

Steven Allen, Service Manager at Kids Can Achieve

Evelyn Ampiah, Team Manager at Marsden Street

Management Award for Staff Wellbeing 

Claudia Sheriff, Operations Manager

Valentine Duah, Service Manager at Walterton Road

Val, a tall black woman with long braided hair, wears a silver-grey dress and holds an award and certificate. She stands beside Gabby Machell, CEO, a blonde woman in her 50s, wearing a navy dress at an LDN London award event. Behind them is the blue LDN London logo printed repeatedly on a white banner like you get at award ceremonies.

 

Management Award for Creating a High Performing Team

Evelyn Ampiah, Team Manager at Marsden Street

 

Evelyn, a middle aged black woman, smiles and holds an award and certificate. Evelyn has short curly hair and wears large glasses with black frames and a navy dress. She stands beside Gabby Machell, CEO, a blonde woman in her 50s, wearing a navy dress at an LDN London award event. Behind them is the blue LDN London logo printed repeatedly on a white banner like you get at award ceremonies.

Head Office Hero Award 

Aniqa Akther, Community Employment Coordinator

 

Aniqa, a young woman wears a embroidered black and red dress, holds an award and a rolled-up certificate. She stands proudly beside Gabby Machell, CEO, a blonde woman in her 50s, wearing a navy dress at an LDN London award event. Behind them is the blue LDN London logo printed repeatedly on a white banner like you get at award ceremonies.

Health Awards 

Abigail Twum, Support Worker at Cutbush House

Jess Luchman, Family Worker in our Family Services Team

 

Jess, a young woman smiles widely and is wearing a green dress and necklace - she holds an award and a rolled-up certificate. She stands proudly beside Gabby Machell, CEO, a blonde woman in her 50s, wearing a navy dress at an LDN London award event. Behind them is the blue LDN London logo on a white backdrop at an award ceremony.

 

Elle Badenoch, Team Manager at Granary Street

Fitness Award

Ajoke Agboola, Support Worker at Marsden Street

Sustainability Award

Stella Ezeugwu, Support Worker at LDN4U Camden

 

Colleagues of the month

July 2024

Mandy Henry, Support Worker at Warden Road

Mandy is smiling and stands proudly beside Gabby Machell, CEO. Mandy wears a sleeveless beige top and hoop earings and looks very happy. Next to her is Gabby, a blonde woman in her 50s, wearing a navy dress at an LDN London award event. Behind them is the blue LDN London logo on a white backdrop at an award ceremony.

 

Samuel Blankson, Sessional Support Worker

August 2024

Chelina Malonga Ngadi, Sessional Support Worker

Chelina - a young black woman with mid length curly hair - is smiling warmly as she poses next to CEO Gabby Machell. Chelina is wearing a cream top and jeans. Gabby, a blonde woman in her 50s, is wearing a navy dress at an LDN London award event. Behind them is the blue LDN London logo on a white backdrop at an award ceremony.


September 2024

Sabina Khan, Sessional Support Worker

October 2024

James Latham, Special Needs Play Worker at Kids Can Achieve

Ruth Nwanguma, Night Support Worker at Granary Street

Ruth - a young black woman in a colourful blue and green patterned dress - smiles brightly, holding a certificate. She stands next to CEO Gabby Machell, a blonde woman in her 50s, is wearing a navy dress at an LDN London award event. Behind them is the blue LDN London logo on a white backdrop at an award ceremony.


November 2024

Sophia Andam, Support Worker at Queensland Road

December 2024

Jayd Wolfaardt, Support Worker at Warden Road

Jayd - a young woman wearing a blue eyelet dress and smiles brightly- holding a certificate. She has curly blonde brown hair and smiles warmly. She stands next to CEO Gabby Machell, a blonde woman in her 50s, is wearing a navy dress at an LDN London award event. Behind them is the blue LDN London logo on a white backdrop at an award ceremony.

January 2025

Ranya Yousif, Support Worker, Bourne Terrace & Atherstone Court

February 2025

Dina Giacchetti, Support Worker at Westbourne Park Road

Ruth- a middle aged woman with blonde hair - is holding a certificate standing next to CEO Gabby Machell. She wears a black satin outfit, a beaded necklace and has a chest tattoo. She is smiling. She stands next to CEO Gabby Machell, a blonde woman in her 50s, is wearing a navy dress at an LDN London award event. Behind them is the blue LDN London logo on a white backdrop at an award ceremony.


March 2025

Ruth Quaye, Support Worker at Cutbush House

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