Gentoo's Sally Hancox awarded an MBE
Posted by Allan Guy on Tue, Jan 31, 2012
Gentoo is celebrating after Sally Hancox, Director of Gentoo Green, was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list for services to reducing carbon emissions and fuel poverty in social housing.
An MBE (Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) is an order of chivalry started in 1917 by George V. The MBE has been used to honour various individuals in non-military capacities. Some awardee’s include Joan Armatrading and Dame Kelly Holmes.
Sally said she is overjoyed by this prestigious recognition. She remarked: “It is hard to believe
I have been nominated for just doing a job I love. I still can’t believe it; I am amazed and humbled to receive this great award.”
Sally was appointed Director of Gentoo Green in 2007. Since then she has lead a strong 14-member team, dedicated to ensuring the Group remains at the forefront of the sustainability agenda. Gentoo is a founding member of SHIFT, the Sustainable Homes Index For Tomorrow, a sustainability best-practise group for housing providers and their supply chains. Gentoo Green has also been named in Sunday Times "Best Green Companies" list for four consecutive years.
In managing Gentoo Green, Sally continues to develop the business and ensure it makes the most of green thinking and technology. She also hopes this kind of recognition marks a major change in how seriously sustainability issues are taken:
“Six people in the field of housing were recognised this year. I hope this will help put some real focus and attention on this vitally important agenda.”
Andrew Eagles, Managing Director at Sustainable Homes, said: “This is a great achievement for Sally Hancox and this very progressive organisation. Sally has made an extremely significant impact on housing, and the recognition by the Queen is just icing on the cake. We are extremely happy for her and know that this won’t be the last award she receives for her work in the housing sector.”
Huge Congratulations go out to you from the Sustainable Homes team on receiving your award.
