Published Wednesday 22 February 2017 at 16:07
A volunteer will be recognised for her work supporting the refugee community at a special celebration this week.
Chris Seddon will be this year’s recipient of the Council Leader Award created by community group One Voice.
The award acknowledges people that have promoted community cohesion through leadership and is chosen by the leader of the Council.
Chris will receive her award this Saturday at the One Voice Annual Awards Dinner.
Councillor Mohammed Khan, Leader of the Council, will present it to her.
Chris was nominated for her work supporting the refugee community and the Blackburn YMCA. She has also served as a governor of a local school for 30 years as well as volunteering for a wide range of community activities.
Chris said:
I am so surprised and delighted to receive this award and for once I was speechless.
To me our town, Blackburn, is proud and vibrant with a diverse population.
Providing opportunities for understanding the lives and experiences of each other goes a long way to ensuring cohesive communities where everyone wants to contribute and feel valued. Respecting and valuing our neighbours can only support our communities especially our young people to live in harmony in our town and country.
Councillor Khan said:
Chris is a worthy winner of this award. She has done much good work over the years to promote community cohesion. She has led efforts to build bridges between different communities.
Abrar Hussain, One Voice Blackburn Chairman, said:
Chris Seddon is an inspirational lady who is relentless in her work in community cohesion, and ensuring the most disenfranchised communities in the Borough are given a voice. She is a fantastic choice for the Mohammed khan Leader’s Award 2017.