On Thursday 2 November 2023, Anderson Development Group proudly sponsored the Mo Slade Rising Star category of the Essex Housing Awards 2023.

The awards brought together all sectors of the industry from across the industry to celebrate excellence in housing design, innovation and practice:https://www.housingessex.org/essex-housing-awards-2023/

The final category of the evening was the Mo Slade Rising Star award, named in recognition of the late Mo Slade and the incredible legacy she left following her lifetime of service and youth advocacy at Basildon Borough Council.  

Before the winners were announced Steve Slade, Mo’s husband, spoke of his wife and the way she was dedicated to nurturing and caring for young people in the industry.

The winners on the night were Charlotte Wright of Epping Forest District Council, Luke Rapley of Basildon Borough Council, and Faye Creasey of Southend-on-Sea City Council.

Tim Chilvers, Operations Director at Anderson Development, spoke after presenting awards to these winning individuals:

“This award recognises a young person or apprentice that has become a rising star within the organisation they work, making a significant contribution to a housing project or service. A young person with both personal and professional integrity, drive, and ambition to further their career within the sector.

“The judging panel found this category extremely hard to judge, with nine incredibly strong applicants. It was agreed that there should be three awards given on the evening to the standout finalists.”

The three young awardees got a well-deserved standing ovation from the audience.