The winners were announced at a dazzling awards ceremony on Saturday, hosted by Glasgow born actress, Libby McArthur.

Ilene Campbell, director of TIS, said: “New this year, the TIS National Excellence Awards are about recognising and celebrating truly outstanding work by those who are making a difference in their community and the housing sector.”

The winners of the 2015 TIS National Excellence Awards are:

Frances Nelson Excellence Award

Alison Kerr, Five Sisters Housing Network - award presented by Councillor John Alexander, Dundee City Council.

Tenant Participation Champion

Tracey Wilson, North Ayrshire Council - award presented by Susan McLellan, The Scottish Government.

Community Development Excellence Award

Community Action Blackburn - award presented by Margaret McDougall MSP, Convenor of the Cross Party Group on Housing.

Tenants & Residents Organisation of the Year

Gauchalland East Tenants and Residents Association - award presented by Richard Hewgill, Vice-President of the International Union of Tenants.

Scrutiny Excellence Award

East Ayrshire Council - award presented by Ilene Campbell, Director of TIS.

Most Inspiring Scrutiny Group

Thenue Housing Association’s Resident Empowerment Scrutiny Team - award presented by Danny Mullen, Convenor of TIS.

Photographs from the conference will be published on the TIS Facebook and Twitter pages over the next couple of weeks.

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