I wanted to share something quite special with you. Last Saturday I received an incredibly prestigious award, One Voice's Woman of the Year 2024.
I was nominated by the individuals for my volunteering and charity work and for my passion towards promoting community cohesion and integration.
This award is the culmination of the 14 years' of effort in promoting the culture, language and the voice of the local Polish community, supporting multiple initiatives and projects, from the successful Festival of Making to 'Key Messages' of the NHS.
But the work doesn't stop now. Winning the award gives me a unique chance to be more visible as a Polish business owner and philanthropist, both locally and nationwide.
This weaves into my freelance work and being able to promote the professionalisation of Public Service Interpreting and most importantly - being able to give a voice to the voiceless.