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Community Inspiration Awards 2016
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Winners
Community Inspiration Awards 2016
Public Services Category
1. Community Reassurance Award
To recognise the outstanding contribution made by a person or a team who have worked hard with the community to successfully improve community safety and reduced fear of crime in an area.
Finalists:
Muhammad Altaf | Street Watch
PC Mohammed Najib | West Midlands Police
Lutfur Rahman Raju | Walsall Council
Sgt Alan Lawless | West Midlands Police
Sgt Richard Jacques | West Midlands Police
Results:
2nd runner-up:
Sgt Alan Lawless | West Midlands Police
1st runner-up:
Muhammad Altaf | Street Watch
Winner:
Sgt Richard Jacques | West Midlands Police
2.Public Services Award
This award is to recognise the outstanding contribution made by an officer or a team who have gone the extra mile to respond to the service needs of the community and improve customer satisfaction.
Finalists:
Bashir Ahmed | Canal and River Trust
Waqar Ahmed | Birmingham City Council
Anna Webster | Walsall Housing Group
Neil De-Costa | Birmingham City Council
Nicci Collins | Birmingham City Council
Results:
2nd runner-up:
Neil De-Costa | Birmingham City Council
1st runner-up:
Bashir Ahmed | Canal and River Trust
Winner:
Nicci Collins | Birmingham City Council
3.Fire Fighter Award
This award is to recognise an outstanding fire fighter or a team who have worked hard to reduce fire risks to save people/property.
Finalists:
Bloxwich Blue Watch | West Midlands Fire Service
Vanessa Checketts & Joanne Gilbert | West Midlands Fire Service
Ladywood Fire Station white Watch | West Midlands Fire Service
The Casualty Simulation Group | West Midlands Fire Service
Adam Joyce | West Midlands Fire Service
Results:
2nd runner-up:
Ladywood Fire Station white Watch | West Midlands Fire Service
1st runner-up:
Vanessa Checketts & Joanne Gilbert | West Midlands Fire Service
Winner:
Bloxwich Blue Watch | West Midlands Fire Service
4.Health & Well Being Award
This award is to recognise the significant contribution made to improve health and well-being of the community though their continuous dedication and commitment to help others going beyond their call of duty.
Finalists:
Equality and Diversity Team | West Midlands Fire Service
Nathan Dennis | First Class Legacy
Sadaqa blood, bone marrow and organ donation Peer Educator Project
Mr Rajash Mehta | NHS Birmingham Crosscity CCG
Aquarius
Results:
2nd runner-up:
Sadaqa blood, bone marrow and organ donation Peer Educator Project
1st runner-up:
Equality and Diversity Team | West Midlands Fire Service
Winner:
Mr Rajash Mehta | NHS Birmingham Crosscity CCG
5.Education Services Award
This award is to recognise an individual or a team who have been innovative in creating better learning, education or awareness programme for young people and the community.
Finalists:
Shorof Uddin | Microsoft
Tracy Jones, Louise Martin , Joanne Hastie | Birmingham Metropolitan College
Nicole Coates & Tracie Davies | Birmingham Metropolitan College
Green Hill Facility: Sally Budd, Daryl Evans, Luke Wilkes, Bianca Darby, Chris Bennett
Colin Ward | West Midlands Fire Service
Results:
2nd runner-up:
Green Hill Facility: Sally Budd, Daryl Evans, Luke Wilkes, Bianca Darby, Chris Bennett
1st runner-up:
Nicole Coates & Tracie Davies | Birmingham Metropolitan College
Winner:
Colin Ward | West Midlands Fire Service
6.Media Award
This award is to recognise an individual or a media company that has promoted positive messages/productions to foster better community spirit.
Award Presenter: Cllr Judy Foster | Deputy Leader Dudley Council
Finalists:
Corporate Communication | West Midlands Fire Service
George Day (Chicken George) | Genesis Radio
HM Ashraf Ahmed | Bangla Media
Asif Mehmood Bratlvi | Geo News
Sumaira Farrakh | Noor TV
Results:
2nd runner-up:
Sumaira Farrakh | Noor TV
1st runner-up:
Asif Mehmood Bratlvi | Geo News
Winner:
George Day (Chicken George) | Genesis Radio
7.Business & Enterprise Awar
This award is to recognise businesses that have put the customer first and have made contribution to improve the local economy.
Finalists:
Bangladesh Caterers Association West Midlands
Victoria Property Management
Al Miraj Banqueting Suite
Iqbal Caterers
AK Consulting
Results:
2nd runner-up:
Al Miraj Banqueting Suite
1st runner-up:
AK Consulting
Winner:
Iqbal Caterers
8.Community Organisation Award
Finalists:
Beatfreeks
Smethwick Pakistani Muslim Association
Witton Lodge Community Association
Careers Advice Resources Establishment
Amirah Foundation
Results:
2nd runner-up:
Careers Advice Resources Establishment
1st runner-up:
Smethwick Pakistani Muslim Association
Winner
Amirah Foundation
9. Community Category
Lifetime Achievement Award
This award is to recognise the outstanding achievements made by a person throughout their lifetime and is an inspiration to others.
Award Presenter: Phil Bennion | Chairman British Group Liberal International
Finalists:
Ann Gallagher
Maurice Irfan
Tony Fowler
Dr Peter John Rookes | Birmingham Council of Faiths
Mike Hopkins | Principal of South & City College Birmingham
Results:
2nd runner-up:
Mike Hopkins | Principal of South & City College Birmingham
1st runner-up:
Tony Fowler
Winner:
Ann Gallagher
10.Duty to the Community Award
This award is to recognise a politician or a community activist for their dedication to serve the community through thick and thin to bring about improvements in their constituent area or to a community.
Finalists:
Tariq Jahan | Tariq Jahan Foundation
Abu Alamgir
Syed Ahmed Maroof | Pakistan Consulate
Cllr Joy Squire | Worcester City Council
Mohammed Foiz Uddin MBE | New Hope Birmingham
Results:
2nd runner-up:
Cllr Joy Squire | Worcester City Council
1st runner-up:
Syed Ahmed Maroof | Pakistan Consulate
Winner:
Tariq Jahan | Tariq Jahan Foundation
11.Bringing People Together Award
This award is to recognise outstanding an individual or a group who have improved community cohesion by bringing together people from different backgrounds and cultures to work together.
Award Presenter: Carl Foulkes | Assistant Chief Constable, West Midlands Police
Finalists:
Mr Rajash Mehta | SND
Alnajr Kadil
PC Mohammad Najib | West Midlands Police
Phil Bennion
Wasim Dahma | Spring Housing Association
Results:
2nd runner-up:
Wasim Dahma | Spring Housing Association
1st runner-up:
Phil Bennion
Winner:
PC Mohammad Najib | West Midlands Police
12.Environmental Champion Award
This award is to recognise an individual who has shown leadership in their local area by working together with communities and or organisations to respond to a community need and made a positive impact in their community.
Finalists:
Witton Lodge Community Association
Nick Cleaver | Canal & River Trust
Cllr Majid Mahmood | Birmingham City Council
Ronald Brown | Community Wardens
Shale Ahmed | Aspire & Succeed
Results:
2nd runner-up:
Cllr Majid Mahmood | Birmingham City Council
1st runner-up:
Nick Cleaver | Canal & River Trust
Winner:
Witton Lodge Community Association
13.Sports Award
This award is to recognise an individual or a club that has supported people to realise their full potential and sporting talent.
Finalists:
Mohammed Mahmood Ali
Al Nadir Kadir
White Collar Boxing
Diane Sawyers | Holford Drive Community Sports Hub
Shannon Parsons | Moose Martial Arts Academy
Results:
2nd runner-up:
Shannon Parsons | Moose Martial Arts Academy
1st runner-up:
Diane Sawyers | Holford Drive Community Sports Hub
Winner:
Mohammed Mahmood Ali
14.Volunteer Award
This award is to recognise an individual who has dedicated their time and energy voluntarily to an organisation or cause through which they have made a significant difference in the community.
Finalists:
Adam Aston-Moss
Linda Thompson | Aquarius
Pamela Clarke | Birmingham St. Mary’s Hospice
Eileen McCann | Birmingham St. Mary’s Hospice
James Clifford | South Essex Homes Digital Hub
Results:
2nd runner-up:
Eileen McCann | Birmingham St. Mary’s Hospice
1st runner-up:
Linda Thompson | Aquarius
Winner:
Adam Aston-Moss
15.Education Achievement Award
This award is to recognise an individual or an organisation who has been helping to make positive improvements to the environment.
GCSE: Genielle Alliyah DearneHussna Rani Khan
A Level: Adil Islam
Degree: Elizabeth Buckley
Education Achievement Award Winner: Sarah Gilbert |University of Birmingham
16.Good Neighbour Award
This award is to recognise someone with a heart of gold, who is always on hand to help out people in their area and make everyday life better for their neighbours.
Finalists:
Mohammad Altaf | Street Watch
Sameera Hussain | Help Your Neighbour
Pat Langham- Service | St Nicholas Hospice Care
As Suffa Outreach Project
Samiya Akhter | Sandwell Pakistani Muslim Assn.
Results:
2nd runner-up:
Sameera Hussain | Help Your Neighbour
1st runner-up:
Pat Langham- Service | St Nicholas Hospice Care
Winner:
As Suffa Outreach Project