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29/09/2021

Choice Secures Recognition At National Awards

Choice Housing has been shortlisted for three accolades at a prestigious UK-wide awards programme.

The leading Northern Ireland housing association will compete for prizes at the UK Housing Awards, a 25-year event which shines a light on the teams and individuals who have demonstrated a real commitment to the housing sector and whose work has made a valuable impact to the people and communities they serve.

Choice Housing is a finalist in the following three categories:

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• Best supported housing landlord – Project: Transformation of Kimberley House from a shared residential home into self-contained apartments

• Homelessness partnership of the year – Partnership Project to provide accommodation for Destitute Asylum Seekers

• Innovator of the year - Step Down Care at The Bank.

Entries are judged by an esteemed panel of sector leaders, and winners will be announced at a prestigious ceremony in London on Thursday 25 November.

Commenting on the award recognition, Choice Group Chief Executive, Michael McDonnell said: "Following a year like no other, Choice continues to deliver excellent services and support for our tenants. Being shortlisted for these awards is a testament to the work of colleagues across Choice and we are proud, along with our partners involved in the projects, to be recognised at a national level for our commitment, innovation and hard work."

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