The winning image, taken by Steve Muscat, was captured during a volunteer day at My Yard and claimed the Judge’s Choice award.
The photograph shines a light on the everyday acts of kindness that underpin community life.
Mr Muscat said: “Winning was unexpected.
“I wasn’t going to enter – it was just something I took on a volunteers’ day at My Yard and people liked it.”
The volunteer featured in the photograph, Gerard Khumbalani, spoke about the meaning behind the image and the work involved at the hub.
Mr Khumbalani said: “To be in the winning photograph is amazing, I just didn’t expect that.
“Sometimes we can get up to 60 people to the community hub on a Monday, and we don’t have 60 dishes.
“So they have to come through the sink and be washed several times.
“Having been homeless myself, I’ve now seen what I can do for others.”
The competition, now in its third year, is organised by Harrow Giving, a charity that supports community organisations across the borough.
The awards aim to highlight the people, places, and stories that shape life in Harrow.
Other winners included Alan Rhodes, whose photograph Citizen Scientist at Work won the Community Photographer category and was also popular in the People’s Choice vote.
Mr Rhodes and his partner Sian take monthly readings from the Yeading Brook as part of the ZSL Riverfly Monitoring Project, in partnership with the Harrow Nature Conservation Forum.
Mr Rhodes said: “Hopefully this photo can raise the profile of the project.
“It’s important as it gives good feedback on the state of our local rivers so they know where money needs to be invested if they need cleaning up.”
The Harrow Young Photographer of the Year award, supported by Harrow Camera Club, was won by Amariss Addy-Cornwell for her portrait of two young women in hijabs.
Award-winning photographer and judge Niaz Maleknia said: “Amariss’ work shows a remarkable skill and maturity.
“She captures real connection and emotion with impressive clarity.”
Ms Addy-Cornwell, a Year 13 student at Hatch End High School, said: “This is Important because it speaks to visibility, representation, and self-expression.
“In a world that often misinterprets or overlooks women who choose to wear the hijab, this image reclaims the narrative.
“It’s a reminder that there is power in being seen as we truly are, and strength in standing together with pride.”
The full exhibition is on display at Harrow Arts Centre from November 19 to December 3.
Winners in each category are:
Judge’s Choice: Steve Muscat – Volunteering
Young Photographer: Amariss Addy-Cornwell – Sisterhood in Colour
Community Photographer: Alan Rhodes – Citizen Scientist at Work: riverfly monitoring in action
People’s Choice: Darshna Ladva – Hide and Seek
The competition is one of several community-focused initiatives run by Harrow Giving, which has distributed more than £3 million to 140 organisations in the area since it was established.
