The categories include Regeneration Scheme of the Year for the housing association’s work on Tombridge Crescent in Kinsley which improved 199 homes and built 27 new affordable homes, and Best Resident Support/Wellbeing Initiative for its Training for Employment programme that offers up to 12 months of paid employment with the organisation to help people back into work.
Vico Homes has also been shortlisted in the Excellence in Company Culture and Employee Engagement, Best Retrofit Initiative or Project, Best Resident Safety Initiative, Best Use of Technology by a Social Landlord and Northern Housing Team of the Year categories.
Sue Young, Executive Director of Homes and Growth, said: “We’re really pleased to have been shortlisted for the great work and projects our teams do. Being shortlisted for these eight awards celebrates our commitment to investing in our communities by building more new affordable housing and improving our customers’ homes.”
Sarah Roxby, Executive Director of Customer and Communities, added: “We’re proud that all the projects and teams shortlisted have one thing in common – putting our customers at the heart of all we do. It’s fantastic that the support we give to customers is being recognised through these awards as this is key to creating better futures and vibrant communities.”
The Northern Housing Awards aims to shine a light on individuals and organisations that make it their mission to improve homes and communities in the north. The winners will be announced on Thursday 1 May 2025.