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
Katie Newell
Katie Newell Katie works for Black Country Women’s Aid and in her free time she runs a Facebook group called Random acts of Kindness Dudley.
Ed Blackwell
Ed Blackwell Ed Blackwell, manager of Birmingham Hospice’s Reloved Brum charity superstore in Harborne, has been instrumental in our vision to create “a charity
Parbinder Kaur
Parbinder Kaur Parbinder Kaur is a remarkable candidate for recognition due to her unwavering dedication to her profession and community. As a hardworking nurse
Daisy West
I am proud to recognise Daisy West for her outstanding contributions as a Cadet Operational First Aider with St John Ambulance. Daisy has consistently attended
Baldip Singh
Baldip Singh Baldip Singh, whose story embodies resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to service. Starting his career as a cleaner at Walsall Manor Hospital
Christeen Morton
Christeen has worked tirelessly on Dorothy Parkes Centres Loss Matters programme, providing essential support to those navigating difficult times. In addition to her work with
Matilda Chongwa
Matilda Chongwa, CEO of Global Diabetes Initiatives (GDI), has made a profound impact in the fight against diabetes, particularly within ethnic minority communities across the
Gurpreet Bhatia
I had the pleasure of visiting Harbans Singhs & Co in Oldbury to present Gurpreet Bhatia DL with a High Sheriff Award in recognition of
ISC Birmingham Pilot
These individuals have played an integral role in the success of the ISC pilot in Birmingham. [HMCTS Team] Marie Waters, Robert Strachan, and Rachel Freeman.