The Packer Prize 


Viv Packer
 

The Packer Prize recognises the enormous contribution made by Viv Packer while she was Chairman of Moat over a period of 19 years. Viv joined Moat's Board in 1983 and retired in 2007.

The Prize is a financial grant awarded annually to Moat staff or to Moat residents, alternativing each year between these two groups. It may be awarded to an individual, or to a team, or to any number of people making a collective application. One application is awarded each year, and the winners receive a sum of money towards their professional or self-development, with positive outcomes for Moat.

Packer Prize winners, Marilyn DiCara, Stephen Walker and Karyn Young, with Brian Johnson and John Barker

In 2008, when the Packer Prize was awarded for the first time, the amount was £3,000. The winners were Marilyn DiCara, Stephen Walker and Karyn Young. This team from Moat's New Business directorate, travelled to Tanzania in October 2009. Their challenge started with a tough climb of Mount Meru (4,566m/14,980ft) in Arusha National Park, followed by a week's challenge helping to build a primary school in the remote village of Choba.

Read a summary of their adventure at this link. Photographs and video links are published on their Facebook group - MAD in Africa. 

Packer Prize 2009
This year's prize is open to Moat tenants, shared owners and leaseholders. Click here for more information.