2022 Winner NAZIR AFZAL Birmingham-born lawyer who became the UK’s first Muslim Chief Prosecutor and an advocate for victims of abuse. Nazir Afzal is one of the UK’s most famous legal brains – best-known for his tireless work on the Rochdale grooming case and as a pioneer in the field of law. The 59-year-old personally […]
Category: Birmingham 2022 Winners
Emergency Services
2022 Winner PC MAT EVANS Off-duty police officer who tackled a knifeman who’d stabbed an NHS worker outside hospital. PC Mat Evans, 42, was on a trip to London when he saw an incident unfolding at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel. Mohammed Uddin, who was under the influence of alcohol and drugs, had ambushed […]
Outstanding Bravery
2022 Winner SONNY PENNINGTON Sonny risked his life to rescue a driver from a smoking car, following a serious road accident. Sonny, 26, was driving along the A49 in Shropshire with his girlfriend Sophie, 24, when they witnessed a serious accident – narrowly avoiding being hurt themselves. Two cars collided on the road in front […]
TSB Community Heroes
2022 Winner MARK and SUSAN BATES Raising awareness and supporting sufferers through their charity, Balls to Cancer, while continuing to foster children. Losing close family to cancer motivated Mark and Susan Bates to set up campaigning charity, Balls to Cancer. The couple were determined to try to help male cancer sufferers and their families and […]
Special Recognition
2022 Winner DEBBIE DOUGLAS Campaigning victim of disgraced Birmingham surgeon Ian Paterson – who led the fight for justice and has been a source of constant support to others. Debbie Douglas was one of thousands of patients who suffered at the hands of jailed surgeon, Ian Paterson. Paterson was found to have carried out needless […]
Special Recognition
2022 Winner LYNNE BAIRD MBE Charity fundraiser and marathon runner – challenging stereotypes around disability and inspiring others to achieve. Lynne Baird’s life changed forever when he 26-year-old son, Daniel, was murdered in a random attack on a night out with friends. There was no first aid or bleeding control kit near the scene. A […]