As a recognition of people who have been ‘extra special’ in the area, the Panel awarded the following people and groups with a certificate and engraved clock at a reception in the Town Hall on 26th January 2006:
Graham Abdullah – self-defence and martial arts and personal development
Madge Dale – librarian
Mohammed Shoab Desai – Imam
Shirley Else – school-crossing patrol at Pitsmoor Road
Alpa Ghelani – pharmacist
Milton Graham – volunteer, Firshill Tenants’ & Residents’Association
Valerie Hanson – school-crossing patrol at Fir Vale
Muhammad Iqbal MBE – volunteer, BCAF and New Deal (recognition of national honour)
Kelvin Pine – volunteer, BCAF and New Deal
Yvonne Pine – volunteer, school governors
Susan Rodgers – school-crossing patrol at Firshill
Mohammed Shabere – builder and youth group volunteer
Abdul Shaif – volunteer, Yemeni community
Tracey Sparkes – childcare worker
Burngreave Problem Busters – voluntary group
Burngreave Sports Network – young people’s project
Ellesmere Children’s Centre – childcare provider