Inspirational Colleague of the Year named at Housing Hero Awards

The Manningham Housing Association (MHA) employee paved the way for the Bradford-based organisation to become the first in the world to achieve the global standard for diversity and inclusion for HR management.

On 24^th June the Housing Hero Awards took place at Manchester Central as part of Housing 2024. At the event, Carolina Padovezi de Oliveira was named as Inspirational Colleague of the Year and to say the award was deserved would be an understatement.

Carolina receiving her award at the ceremony.

In 2019 Carolina joined the MHA as administrative assistant to the executive team before rising to her current role as corporate project manager. She triumphed over nine other finalists at the ceremony in Manchester.

‘Carolina has demonstrated a great ability to blend technology, AI and services to deliver improved customer satisfaction at Manningham Housing Association,’ the Housing Hero judges explained. ‘She is also always willing to share her experiences and successes at Manningham with the rest of sector and demonstrates a high level of professional curiosity and continuous learning.’

Commenting on her win, Carolina said: ‘I am incredibly thrilled and humbled to have won the Inspirational Colleague of the Year award at the Housing Heroes Awards 2024.

‘Manningham Housing Association has allowed me to thrive and learn, and I am so grateful for this recognition. I wouldn’t be able to fly if they had not given me wings.

‘This award reflects our team’s collective efforts and dedication, and I am proud to represent MHA as we continue to drive positive change and innovation within our community.’

As well as Carolina winning an award at the event, ten other finalists were successful. A full list of the winners can be found below:

• Best company health and well-being initiative – Pia Honey from No Floor No More
• Inspirational leader of the year – housing association/council – Ben Laryea from Ekaya Housing Association
• Inspirational leader of the year – independent – Emma Pawsey from Hebron Housing
• Lifetime achievement in housing – Matthew Harrison from Great Places Housing Group
• Outstanding achievement by apprentices – Kynleigh Parker from Lovell Partnerships
• Recruitment campaign of the year – Brighter Futures from Progress Housing Group
• Team of the year – 0-1,000 homes – Hebron Housing
• Team of the year – 1,001-15,000 homes – Young people’s service from Origin Housing
• Team of the year – more than 15,000 homes – Thriving Communities team from Orbit Group
• Tenant of the year – Mandy Buxcey from Portsmouth City Council

Image: MHA

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