List of Bradford's Community Stars Awards winners for 2022

Finalists from across the district gathered for a special ceremony presented by Charles Dacres, Mahmood Mohammed and Nigel Guy at the Bradford Hotel.

Guests enjoyed a live performance by African drummers, Sankofa Sistahs Group, before a night of civic pride and joy unfolded.

Before the nine award-winners were revealed, there was a surprise in store for one of Bradford’s most inspirational community leaders.

African drumming by the Sankofa Sistahs was enjoyed by all at the event - including host and founder of Windrush Generations Nigel Guy and Lord Mayor of Bradford Cllr Martin Love (Image: Newsquest)

Joseph Flerin received a standing ovation as he took to the stage to receive his Lifetime Achievement Award.

His emotional story sparked tears from some members of the audience.

Awards were presented by a number of esteemed guests including the Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Martin Love, Bradford Council chief executive Kersten England, and Bradford Council leader Susan Hinchcliffe.  

The Council also paid tribute to Ian Day, assistant director for neighbourhood and customer services at Bradford Council, who is leaving his role after 40 years. 

The Community Stars Awards took place at the Bradford Hotel on December 7, 2022 (Image: Newsquest)

Winners of Bradford's Community Stars Awards 2022 

These are the winners of the Community Stars Awards 2022.

Lifetime Achievement Award

• Joseph Flerin

Outstanding Student of the Year Award

• Faiz Kader

Young Active Citizen Award

• Zahra Ahmed

Zahra Ahmed, 10, shared her dream for Bradford when she received an award from Bradford Council chief executive Kersten England (Image: Newsquest)

Outstanding Contribution to Earliest Years of Life Award - sponsored by Betterstart Bradford)

• Bowling Park Allotments and Garden Society

Fundraiser of the Year Award

• Shahidur Rahman

Business Making a Difference

• Regal Food Products Group Plc

Guests young and old arrived for the event (Image: Newsquest)

Good Neighbour of the Year (Sponsored by Incommunities) 

• Abad Hussain

Shared Values in Action Award (Sponsored by Bradford for Everyone)

• Healthy Minds apprentices

Hosts Charles Dacres and Mahmood Mohammed - the duo Kersten England likened to 'Bradford's answer to Ant and Dec' - on stage (Image: Newsquest)

Voluntary and Community Group (Sponsored by People Can)

• Friends of Bradford Moor Park

Volunteer of the Year Award (Sponsored by Citizen Coin)

• Greta Arlinskaite and Akbar Khan

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