On Friday 7th June, Nottingham Refugee Forum hosted the 2024 VOscars. The VOscars (Volunteer Oscars) is an event that recognises and celebrates our incredibly dedicated and passionate volunteers! It was a star-studded red carpet event filled with pride, amazing guests and food!
Congratulations to all volunteers, 2024 VOscar nominees and winners!
2024 VOscars Winners:
Best Volunteering Team: The Food Bank Team
Most Inspiring Volunteer: Nabil El-Baghdadi
Most Versatile Volunteer: Hilary Duke
Best Student Volunteer: Oscar Eke
The Extra Mile Volunteer: Martin Morgan
The Hidden Gem Award: Mohammed Waleed
Outstanding Advice Skills award: Richard Marriott
Outstanding Special Skills Award: Begameh Bakhshi
Most Welcoming Volunteer: Steve Melluish
Most Reliable Volunteer: Aamir Rehman
Volunteer of the Year: The Gardening Team
Cafe Volunteers, Reza and Mohammed (Hidden Gem Winner)
Shaima, Food Bank volunteer member (Best Volunteer Team Winner)
Aamir, Front of House volunteer (Most Reliable Volunteer Winner) and Sabelo, Garden volunteer (Team member of the People’s Choice Award Winner)
Mohammed, Front of House volunteer (Special Thank You Award Winner)
To all of our volunteers, thank you for creating a community, offering a listening ear and for giving amazing advice. The spirit and hard work of our volunteers truly keeps Nottingham Refugee Forum going!