EVAs 2011
(Pictured: Clare Connor - Director of Stratford Circus, Paul Stebbings - Tate & Lyle Sugars and Richard Reid - ELBA Chairman and KPMG)
Volunteers from City and Canary Wharf companies have been recognised at East London Business Alliance’s 12th Employee Volunteer Awards (EVAs).
The EVAs were created to honour business volunteers from ELBA’s portfolio of 123 member companies, who have delivered outstanding work in supporting and mentoring community organisations in east London. This year’s ceremony was hosted by City law firm, CMS Cameron McKenna.ELBA's Chief Executive, Liam Kane, said: “It has been a great year for ELBA despite tough economic times and although many of our member companies from the banking, legal and property development sectors are going through a time of change, their commitment to delivering great work in the community has not wavered.”
There were nine accolades in total awarded on the night. Paul Stebbings, Head of Legal at Tate & Lyle Sugars won two - the Individual Volunteer and Overall Volunteer of the Year Awards, for his extensive work with performing arts venue, Stratford Circus.
Paul Stebbings said: "It was an honour and a complete shock to receive two awards from ELBA. I am very proud to be working with Stratford Circus and look forward to continuing to support the team to deliver a creative, accessible hub for future generations of artists and audiences. I am equally thrilled to be able to support local communities in east London through Tate & Lyle Sugars and Stratford Circus.”
Employee Volunteer Awards 2011 – The Winners:
Individual Volunteer of the Year - Paul Stebbings, Head of Legal and Company Secretary of Tate & Lyle Sugars for his work with Stratford Circus
Partnership of the Year - BP & New Choices for Youth
Volunteer Team of the Year - Financial Services Authority (FSA) with Teesdale & Hollybush Tenants & Residents Association
Employment Champion - Malcolm Bryant, Head of Corporate Services EMEA, Morgan Stanley
Legacy Champion - Nomura
Lifetime Supporter Achievement - Dave Wood, BT
Lifetime Supporter Achievement - Richard Gooding OBE, Chief Executive, London City Airport
Peter Welton Memorial Award - Ministry of Stories, Ben Payne
Overall Volunteer of the Year - Paul Stebbings, Head of Legal and Company Secretary of Tate & Lyle Sugars
