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Community heroes shine at West Northants awards
8 Mar
Summary
- Women were honored for their diverse community contributions.
- One nominee supports autism and neurodiversity.
- A group raised £40K for local charities through events.
The West Northants Inspirational Women Awards, coinciding with International Women's Day, recognized women making a difference in their communities. Diane Johnson, founder of EnFold Autism Support, spoke about the importance of being a role model, sharing her personal journey with adult autism diagnosis and the subsequent mental health challenges.
Friends Julia, Ann, and Mandy, operating as 'JAM - Helping Out,' were also honored. This group voluntarily supports local charities, having raised £40,000 through various events and utilizing social media to raise awareness for smaller organizations.
Photographer Khandie Rees, who runs free workshops and documents community issues like fly-tipping, emphasized the collective impact of individual actions. She uses her skills to highlight problems that affect people's feelings about their local areas and sees her recognition as an extension of ongoing community efforts.
