Pictured: The whg ROCC's 2012 winners celebrate with (left) Rob Gilham, whg Director of Housing Services, and Chief Executive Gary Fulford (right)

whg applauded some of the men and women who invest countless hours and bundles of energy into their communities.

Community spirit was celebrated by the leading Midlands housing provider at its third annual ROCCs (Recognising Our Customers and Communities) event.

Rob Gilham, whg Director of Housing Services, thanked guests for their unwavering commitment to the community. "What you do is hugely important and this borough would be a less pleasant place without you. On behalf of everyone who lives and works in Walsall, I thank you and hope that you continue your good work which benefits us all."

More than 140 guests gathered at Banks's Stadium for the ceremony, sponsored by whg contractors and suppliers EC Harris, Wates, Wolseley, Pinnacle PSG, Sitex Orbis and Concept Elevators.

In all, 49 awards were presented to a variety of recipients including community groups, individuals, a husband and wife partnership and even a pair of twin sisters.

Rob added: "It was an excellent event and once again served to remind us how important it is that we recognise and support these outstanding members of society who do so much in the name of community spirit."

Philip McWatt, of Blakenall, was among the winners and said: "It was a lovely evening, enjoyed by everyone and the support from whg is very much appreciated."