Jack Petchey Award Scheme: 2009-10
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Jack Petchey OBE
Jack Petchey receiving his OBE for services to young people in East London and West Essex June 2004
Jack Petchey was born in the East End of London in July 1925. London. From a background with very few advantages he became a prominent businessman and property developer.
In 1945, at the end of the Second World War, Jack Petchey left the navy and became a clerk. He was told by the personnel officer: “You’ll never make a businessman”. However this discouraging remark did not prevent him from becoming one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Britain!
Although many charitable projects have been supported in recent years, a Charitable Foundation was formed in 1999 to support projects in East London and West Essex. The Achievement Award Scheme enables recognition of the effort, endeavour and achievment of young people in a practical and positive way.
Jack Petchey Award
Each month one of our club members is recognised to receive an Award. The winner receives a framed certificate and a cheque (payable to the club) to be spent on a club, or community project, of the recipients choice.
Recipients also receive a medallion, usually presented at our Club Presentation evening, where all members can recognise their achievement.
Ella Jordan
January 2010 Winner
Ella has been with Crosskeys for 5 years or so and has been a very loyal member. She sets a good example with her regular attendance at training and her strong play in matches.
Sky Mulvey
November 2009 Winner
Sky has a very happy personality; she is very welcoming and helpful to all new members and her squad peers. She is always fully committed to training and matches, consistently maintaining a good standard of play.
Astrid Dickinson
October 2009 Winner
A very happy, smiling, helpful person. Attends training regularly and always puts 100% effort into both training sessions and matches. She is a very versatile player, happy to play in either attacking or defending positions.
Beth Gant
September 2009 Winner
Beth has only been with our Club a short time but has recently suffered a very great personal loss. Despite this she returned to training with friends and waswilling to play in League Games after a very short break. This shows a great strength of character and Beth fully deserves this month’s Jack Petchey Award.