Celebrating Achievement
Celebrating the continued achievements and contributions of the
outstanding community of Redbridge, Suresh Kumar, Chairman,
Redbridge Cultural Association (RCA) is proud to present the 6th
Annual Redbridge Community Awards Nite on Saturday 13th December
2008 at the Ilford Town Hall.
Since its launch in 2000, the RCA Awards have transformed
themselves into a Black-tie event with the purpose of bringing
together the community of Redbridge and honoring its local
citizens, whilst simultaneously raising money for
charity.
The RCA was founded by Suresh Kumar, a well respected member of
Redbridge and a businessman who, having recognized the unsung
efforts of individuals with the Redbridge community, set up a
platform with which to honour them formally. This has had the
effect of encouraging, motivating and uniting the people of
Redbridge with its eclectic mix of cultures.
The evening will begin with an eco-friendly green carpet
reception for its host of guests and dignitaries including the
Mayor of Redbridge Cllr Loraine Sladden, MPs, Celebrities, Lords,
Businessmen and key members of the community. Then followed by an
esteemed awards ceremony and a sumptuous three-course dinner, set
against the backdrop of an array of entertainment acts to reflect
the multi-faceted nature of Redbridge.
The RCA Awards present a variety of awards that range from
Sports Personality of the year, Service to the Community Award,
Restaurateur of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, all the way
through to the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award. The awards are
publicized through the local press and nominations are put forward
by the local community.
In previous years, the event has enjoyed the presence of
celebrities ranging from Jeffrey Archer to Patti Boulaye, and has
raised in excess of £100,000 for charities including Valentines
Mansion Trust, Redbridge Night Shelter, Haven House, Focus Club for
the Blind, Leukemia Cancer Research, Unicef, PDSA for animals and
the Ilford Hospital Chapel, to name a few.
On his passionate commitment to serving the local community, and
his enthusiasm for the now established RCA Awards, Suresh Kumar,
Chairman says: “Being born in Redbridge and having lived in
Redbridge my entire life, my roots are firmly embedded here and I
will continue to do whatever it takes to encourage the wonderful
sense of Unity and Community where all cultures and peoples come
together in harmony across Redbridge. Across the Country, Redbridge
is the glowing example of a truly multicultural society.”
“It was, and is, my aim, to pay homage to all of those Redbridge
locals who take pride in this unique space that we inhabit, and who
work so hard to maintain community cohesion, with a continued sense
of communication, cooperation and understanding. Not only myself,
but all of us involved in the RCA are extremely proud of our local
community and we look forward to another hugely successful event,
which we anticipate will also precede earlier years.”
As well as special guests that have been invited by the RCA,
tickets for the awards ceremony are also available for public
purchase, priced £50 per head.
- To view the RCA Awards 2007 and photos of the event, please log
onto www.rcaawards.co.uk
- For further information about the event and ticket purchases
call, 020 8478 9728 or email rca2008@hotmail.co.uk.