Community Champion Gurvinder Sandher Wins Top Kent Award
Gurvinder Sandher has scooped the prestigious Invicta Award for his stellar work promoting positive community relations across Kent. The accolade was handed to him by Kent County Council Chairman Lesley Game during a full council meeting on Thursday, 10 March 2022.
County Council Hails ‘Enormous Force for Good’
Mike Hill, Kent County Council’s Cabinet Member for Community and Regulatory Services, delivered a glowing tribute in the Chamber at County Hall.
“Gurvinder has made an amazing contribution for many years to community relations and racial harmony in Kent. The breadth of his activities is quite extraordinary. He is an enormous force for good in the county and a great friend to this Council. I am pleased and proud to support his nomination for the Invicta Award.”
Cultural Champion and Police Advisor
- Organiser of diverse arts events, from Maidstone Mela to St George’s Day celebrations
- Former eight-year Chair of the Kent Police Independent Advisory Group
- Current Independent Vice-Chairman of the Kent Police and Crime Panel
Fighting Tough Issues Head-On
Mr Sandher doesn’t shy away from sensitive topics. His work tackles serious issues like forced marriages, honour-based violence, domestic violence, County Lines drug problems and mental health stigma. He has been heavily involved in community cohesion and equality for over 20 years.
Leading Voice on Strategic Boards
He also serves on multiple strategic boards focusing on:
- Equality and Diversity
- Faith
- Mental Health
- Migration
- Youth and Policing Issues
Gurvinder Sandher remains a passionate advocate for unity and safety in Kent – and this award is just the latest recognition of his tireless efforts.
