THE founder of a Bradford City supporters’ group has been handed what is billed as a people’s honour.

Humayun Islam, chairman of the Bangla Bantams, has been honoured with a British Citizen Award (BCA) in recognition of his community work in Bradford.

The BCA recognises exceptional individuals who positively impact their communities throughout the country.

Dubbed ‘The People’s Honours’ as anyone with an OBE, CBE of KBE is ineligible to receive a BCA, this programme recognises true community heroes for their divergent endeavours and positive impact on society.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Humayun Islam who picked up his British Citizen award, pictured alongside Katie Proctor, representing one of the award's sponsors Humayun Islam who picked up his British Citizen award, pictured alongside Katie Proctor, representing one of the award's sponsors (Image: British Citizen Award)

Mr Islam was one of only 29 individuals to be recognised at the Palace of Westminster on January 26. He was honoured with The British Citizen Award for Services to the Community. He received the coveted BCA Medal of Honour and invited to use the initials BCAc after his name as a legacy of his achievements.

He was presented with his Medal of Honour by Katie Procter, Head of Supported Housing from Founding Sponsors, Places for People and TV presenter and Patron of the BCA, Nick Knowles, who hosted the event.

He set up the Bangla Bantams, a multi-cultural supporters’ group, in 2015 to encourage more fans from all backgrounds to attend matches at Bradford City.

The BCA Medal presentation is held twice annually, in January and July, to nominate an outstanding individual from your community, go to britishcitizenawards.co.uk

 

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