High Sheriff Awards
Awards
The High Sheriff can give Awards to recognise the work of individuals or community groups within the county.
These awards are a way of recognising and celebrating the work of individuals and organisations who have made outstanding contributions to the communities in which they live or work and whose work might not otherwise have attracted appreciation from the normal sources.
Nominations can be made by, and for, anyone who lives or works in the West Midlands, whether in the public, voluntary and charitable or private sectors.
All nominations will be treated in the strictest confidence and nominees should not be informed that they have been nominated as it can be very disappointing to raise expectations if they are not then met.
Nominations for the High Sheriff Awards 2026 will be opened in September.
Details about previous winners of the High Sheriff Awards are set out below
Kevin McMahon at Cancer Kickers
I was introduced to the Cancer Kickers project by Gurpreet Bhatia DL. It is a project which operates as part of the West Bromwich Albion
Walsall FC Foundation
I have had the pleasure of visiting the Walsall FC Foundation on a number of occasions during the course of my Shrieval year. The Foundation
Rose Cook Monk
I was delighted to present a High Sheriff’s Award to Rose Cook Monk, who does an incredible amount of work in Dudley and across the
Birmingham Crown Court
I was delighted to visit the Queen Elizabeth Crown Court in Birmingham and recognise the exceptional contribution of a number of members of HMCTS staff
Birmingham Magistrates Long Service Awards
High Sheriff Awards are often given to those Volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution, often over an extended period of time, to the working
Walsall Community Association Kitchen Team
The Walsall Community Association has been operating for 50 years, playing a vital role within the Borough and the wider West Midlands in support of
High Sheriff Award to Bengisu Sevik of the Dialogue Society
I wad delighted to present a High Sheriff’s Award to Bengisu Sevik from the Dialogue Society in Birmingham. Bengisu serves as a lead storyteller in
High Sheriff Award to Pete Owen for 50 year’s service
I was delighted to visit Coventry Magistrates Court to present a High Sheriff’s award to Pete Owen to mark the fact that he has completed
High Sheriff Award to the BCFJC Pathfinder team
I was delighted to return to the Birmingham Civil and Family Justice centre to present a High Sheriff’s award to the Pathfinder team. This pilot