Surprise letter

poppy123456

Hello my friends,

Well, i'm not sure where to start because i truely am very shocked about this. I'm sure a lot of you already know that i'm a Community Champion here on Scope, even though i do keep quiet about this as much as possible  I'm the sort of person that "likes to keep quiet" lol

Well a few days before i moved house i received a letter from Scope telling me that i have been nominated by @Sam_Scope for 2 annual awards. The first award is Empowering others award, for volunteers supporting and empowering disabled people and/or their families. The 2nd award is Scope's volunteer of the year award! It has taken my quite a few days to get over the shock and think whether or not i should post this on the forum. Finally i decided that "yes, i should share this happy news because i'm delighted to hear that i have been thought of in this special way" When i opened the letter and read it i couldn't believe my eyes and actually had to read it about 10 times, then pass it onto my eldest daughter because i thought i was imagining it.

I just want you all to know that i don't ever expect any special thank you's for the time i spend advising people here. I just do it because i know how difficult, complicated and extremely stressful the benefit system is. There's so many people out there that are struggling to claim the benefits they are entitled to and to begin with i thought if i can just help one person claim the benefits they are entitled to then i'm happy. Little did i realise at the time that, that one person has most likely gone onto be hundreds and that makes me so happy.

I'm never really very good with words but i'm totally blown away by this letter and i still can't quite believe it.

I've made some really lovely friends on here since i became a Community Champion and i would hate to think of life without all of you.

Whether i win or not makes no difference at all because being nominated has made my week!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Poppy

atlas46

Hi @poppy123456

Many congratulations on such two wonderful nominations.

They are both worthy for the tremendous work and effort you put into supporting us all.

You should rightly feel very proud and thanks for posting about your surprise letter.

Think you should started drafting two acceptance speeches!

Hope you settle in to your new home, with your family.

Best wishes

poppy123456

@atlas46 thank you for such kind words, as always then mean a lot. Thank you again for all your support here!

As for the acceptance speeches, i'm not sure about that as i'm sure there's other worthy winners too. I'm just happy with those nominations.

Ami2301

Wooo! Go @poppy123456! You thoroughly deserve the recognition and all the hard work you do! Rooting for you!

chiarieds

Hi @poppy123456 Delighted to read about your 2 nominations!

I haven't been here long, but have certainly seen how much effort you put in to helping others who need advice about benefits.

I hope I may add my congratulations on the appreciation for all you do which Scope has shown.

Hope you're beginning to enjoy your new home.....bet that letter stopped the unpacking for a while!

Adrian_Scope

It's very much deserved @poppy123456. You do an incredible job helping countless people and often in especially challenging circumstances. Well done.

poppy123456

@Ami2301 thank you my dear friend for such lovely words!

poppy123456

@chiarieds Thank you, that's so kind of you to say such kind words!

I'm loving my new home, thank you. I'm just very tired today and feel like i've been run over by a train. I'm sure i'll feel better soon, once i have some rest.

Reporting a change of address 3 times to DWP and listening to that awful music is enough to drive anyone round the bend! They seriously need to change that stupid music!

poppy123456

@Adrian_Scope thank you so much! I have a lump in my throat from such kind words. Helping others just comes naturally to me and what ever my circumstances i always seem to put others before myself.

I can't believe all these kind words from everyone... i need another tissue!

Ails

I follow your posts with interest @poppy123456 and you do fantastic work for the Community!  Your knowledge of the DWP system is amazing and you give such sound, caring advice.  You so deserve these awards and I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you!  So congratulations!  Great news also that you have settled into your new home.  Wishing you years of happiness in it! 

Chloe_Alumni

Congratulations @poppy123456 and this is so thoroughly deserved! You support so many people on here and will make a big difference to their lives, it was a delight to endorse your nomination. Good luck!   

paffuto10

Great news @poppy123456  

I'm still quite new here but I often see your friendly helpful comments 

Good luck in your new home xx

susan48

Congratulations @poppy123456

poppy123456

Thank you everyone, i'm still smiling about it. Good luck to anyone else that was nominated too

Adrian_Scope

Our champions are really important to us and if we can find a way to recognise that we'll always try!
There were lots of different categories, but as a team, we were quite united in who we wanted to nominate for each. You do so much to help us here on the community. You definitely deserve it!

zakblood

congratulation and well deserved 

thespiceman

Hello @poppy123456   Want to add my voice my friend in congratulations.  

You do a lot for every one and especially supportive of those who are struggling understanding a system.

No matter how busy you are. You have time for every one.

That to me is a true quality of a community champion.  Having the ability to give those members of the community.

A kind, compassionate approach.  With honesty and being open.

Pleasure to have met you. Always happy to talk to you any time and thanks very much being a friend.

Your friend.

@thespiceman

poppy123456

@thespiceman aww thank you my friend for such lovely words.

All the Community Champions deserve an award in my opinion.

You're a very sweet person and i'm honoured to call you my friend. Always happy to talk to you too, anytime.

Your friend Poppy.

thespiceman

Hello @poppy123456 My friend .  Thanks very much for kind words 

Good to know thank you for supporting me and listening. 

Like to say the same . Honoured and have respect for you. Feel humbled.

Always here to listen to you as well.  Anytime. 

Hope you had a great day.

Speak soon .

Take care.

Your friend the one and only

@thespiceman

Sam_Alumni

@poppy123456 it is so well deserved and it is a pleasure to have you as part of our team 

poppy123456

Sam_Scope said:

@poppy123456 it is so well deserved and it is a pleasure to have you as part of our team 

Thank you for your very kind words!