Pride of Birmingham Awards

Birmingham Winners 2021

Hannah Simnett

TSB Community Hero

Driving force behind an inspirational charity to provide mentoring and support to help young people achieve their potential in life

Emad Choudhury

Emergency Services

Imam turned police officer who does life-saving work tackling knife crime and youth violence
Margaret Orbell

Fundraiser of the Year

Started raising money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital after doctors saved her son in 1952 - and hasn’t stopped

Colin Butler

Lifetime Achievement

Childline’s longest-serving volunteer, taking thousands of calls from children in danger since the night of the helpline’s launch in 1986
Tyrese Dibba

Stephen Sutton Inspiration Award

Inspirational deaf teenager delivered online sign language lessons to thousands of people during lockdown

Henry Carpenter

Young Fundraiser

Teenager broke through the pain barrier to complete a charity walk on crutches to thank paramedics who saved his life
Abbie Bickley

Child of Courage

Youngster has battled cancer twice, and takes time to inspire others with beautiful painted stones and a Facebook group

Pamela Putman

Special Recognition

Supermum Pam has spent 40 years giving children a safe and stable home to live
Skye Morden

Special Recognition

Transgender police officer is a trailblazer for allowing people to live as their true selves

Enoch White

Outstanding Bravery

When a wild-eyed gunman pointed a loaded pistol in Enoch White’s face, there was one thought on his mind - keeping other people out of danger