Heroes helped us through pandemic
UNSUNG community heroes who have helped the people of Swansea through the pandemic were honoured at a special event.
Certificates were presented to more than 80 individuals and organisations – and trophies went to 34 others.
The help they have provided to communities during the Covid crisis has ranged from emergency food supplies to online social conversations and essential medical deliveries to family shopping.
The Brangwyn Hall Unsung Community Heroes awards evening was organised by Swansea Council.
It was supported by partners such as BAME Mental Health Support, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Swansea Council for Voluntary Service, Swansea University and the Welsh Government.
Council deputy chief executive Adam Hill said: “The pandemic presented new and daunting challenges for our communities.
“The council and other organisations served in new ways with skill and dedication – and so did all the community heroes saluted at the Brangwyn Hall.
“They went out of their way to help people across our diverse communities cope at a time of great difficulty for many.
“We thank them for all their efforts. They have been – and continue to be – standard bearers for our area’s rich public spirit and vital to community cohesion.”
When Covid-19 struck in early 2020, individuals and organisations across Swansea were quick to help others in a wide variety of ways.
Their outstanding work and extraordinary contributions to the community were a big help to thousands.
This year, council community cohesion officers asked the public to nominate their unsung heroes – and hundreds of nominations were received.
The subsequent Brangwyn Hall event featured music, food and entertainment supplied by people and organisations from local communities.
Those honoured included the groups and individuals listed below.