2008 Coverage

Read some of the coverage that the awards and some of our winners have received

South Staffordshire Housing declared Overall Winner

South Staffordshire Housing has been declared the overall winner of this year's housing Oscars - the NHF Neighbourhood Awards.

Sue Rowley, managing director for South Staffordshire Housing Association said " We aim to find common sense solutions to the challenges real people face.This award recognises the positive difference we can make to people's lives when we all work together"See article

Neighbourhood Awards 2008 - A resounding success

The iN Business website has announced that "the Neighbourhood awards were a resounding success yet again with thirty six housing associations from across the country battling it out in 11 categories, in what was the most fiercely competitive shortlist in the event's six - year history"See article

Bromford creates better and peaceful neighbourhoods

Leading Central England housing provider Bromford Group and Birmingham City Council are celebrating after scooping a National Housing Federation Neighbourhood Award 2008 with their entry on Wychall Farm estate in Kings Norton, Birmingham.

Elaine Browne, one of Bromford's Neighbourhood Investment Managers, states: "This sceme is an excellent example of partnership working".See full Bromford Group website article

Stanfords GIS Sponsors Peaceful and Better Neighbourhood Award

Stanfords GIS sponsored for the first time the Peaceful and Better Neighbourhood Award.Stanfords finance director, Chris Powell attended the ceremony and presented the awardSee Stanfords GIS website coverage

Countdown to National Housing Federation's Neighbourhood Awards

The country's leading housing associations will discover if they have won a 'housing oscar', when the National Housing Federation's Neighbourhood Awards are held next week.See full coverage from Housing Excellence.co.uk

Novas Scarman Group shortlisted for Neighbourhood Award

The Novas Scarman Group has been shortlisted in the Diversity and Race category of the Neighbourhood Awards 2008,run by the National Housing Federation.

Michael Wake, Co Group Chief Executive/ Founder of the Novas Scarman Group says " Being shortlisted for the Neighbourhood Awards is a testament to the fantastic work that is taking place at the Contemporary Urban Centre Northwest.It is also an opportunity to celebrate the achievement of all the team who have worked hard to make the CUC such a success since its opening earlier this year"

See full Novas Scarman website coverage and press release

Peabody's Darwin Court nominated for Neighbourhood Award

Peabody Trust's Darwin Court has been recognised by the National Housing Federation as one of the three leading schemes in the UK to provide independant living for older people.

Centre Manager at Darwin Court, Julia Rose-Weir said: "There is little that provides more job satisfaction than seeing tenants that are able to remain happy in their own home with control over their lives.There are no other schemes quite like Darwin Court"See full coverage from 24dash.com

Lorraine Kelly to Host Neighbourhood Awards

The National Housing Federation has announced today( Friday 16 May) that popular TV presenter Lorraine Kelly will host this years Neighbourhood Awards.

Federation Chief Executive David Orr said " We always have a top name host to ensure the ceremony has a touch of glitz and glamour, and we are proud that this year we will be joined by Lorraine Kelly"

See full coverage from politics.co.uk

Previous Coverage

Read some of the coverage that the awards and some of our winners received in previous years

Orbit Bexley Housing Association

Orbit Bexley Housing Association shortlisted for the Neighbourhood Awards announced in London Housing News - 12 Jul 2007

Celebrating Success

Northern Counties Housing Association celebrates Neighbourhood Awards Employer of Choice Award win

Lisa Burns, Director of Corporate Services said:

“We believe that our people really do make a difference and credit goes to all our employees who make Northern Counties the successful organisation that it is. Winning this formal recognition in our 40th year is something we can all be very proud of. It’s been a tremendous team effort.”

Northern Counties article

Oscars of the housing industry

The Chartered Institute of PR website. calls us the "Oscars of the housing industry"

see the article

Awards ceremony footage in 2006

Footage of last year's Awards ceremony, taken from the DVD showreel, is now available to view via Flash video. You can download the latest Flash player from Adobe if necessary.

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