Worcester Community Housing (WCH) customer Mark Davies of Cranham Court Worcester  is in the running to receive a top regional award. He has been named on a shortlist of ten tenants that are competing for the Midlands Tenant of the Year accolade at the 3nd Annual Connecting People Awards.

Organised by the Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS), together with ‘Midlands Housing’ magazine, the Connecting People Awards have been designed to celebrate the very best achievements of tenants and housing associations who work in communities all over the region.

Mark, a Parkinson's Disease sufferer,  received his nomination is for his groundbreaking work to help improve local housing services and to ensure equality and diversity issues are top  of the agenda for WCH staff. Despite his debilitating condition, Mark regularly shares his practical knowledge on disability by talking about how personal assumptions, stereo typing and prejudice can affect decision making process and ultimately affect the housing services on offer.

Head of Customer Services and Involvement at WCH Di Smith said: “It is fantastic to see Mark up for this award. He is one of the select few that can inspire and encourage others on a personal and professional level. He helps to hone our understanding of disability issues and encourages staff to plan and deliver the very best.  "
 
The results will be announced on 18 March at an award ceremony at the St John's Hotel Solihull. Housing Association residents, tenant liaison officers and community groups from all over the region will be there to see who scoops the coveted award.

If Mark is successful he will go through to the national final which will be held during the TPAS annual conference in Birmingham this summer.