London Play

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Lifetime in Play in London Award - 2010 winner

London Play's Lifetime in Play in London Award celebrates the dedication and successes of people who work in play in the capital.

The Lifetime in Play Award, launched in 2006, gives play professionals an opportunity to honour one of their peers and celebrate his / her achievements. Publicly honouring someone from the playwork profession will also create role models for people considering working in play, and raise public awareness of the playwork profession's contribution to the happy and healthy development of London's 1.73 million under-18 year-olds.

2010 Lifetime in Play in London Award

London Play is pleased to announce the winner of the Lifetime in Play in London Award 2010.

Debbie Lapham (pictured above) who started her career as a volunteer playworker in Balham over 25 years ago, today works as Playservice Operations Manager in the London Borough of Sutton.

Debbie said: "I was completely overwhelmed when I heard that I had been chosen for this award and I am delighted to be recognised for my role in playwork. I can't think of a more rewarding way to spend my working life."

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