Mohammed A Mosabbir with his award Faruk Miah celebrates with his family enant Commander John Ludgate nd, my hero” local people, raised money for mobility scooters, stair lifts and household goods. He is now 85 years old and still raising money for people. I am so very proud of him. He is my husband and hero.” Simon Olanipekun nominated his dad, the Rev James Olanipekun, from Poplar, who he described as “a community hero”. He added: “He has been on Poplar Harca’s board since 2009; he has been a governor of my school for eight years; he is a community champion co-ordinator and has been on the borough’s overview and scrutiny committee for four years.” Winners of awards for bringing credit to the borough through sporting, artistic or cultural achievements Muhibur (Shamim) Rahman, from Shadwell, was nominated by his friend Jewel Paul Wilson for Tania Nalywajko Mohammed Wadud Miah Choudhury: “Shamim is a sports personality and father of four who has lived in Tower Hamlets for 40 years. He recently achieved his ultimate goal by competing in GSBA World Champions 2014 in Rome, where he won silver and bronze medals. He is a role model for the borough’s young people.” Junel Uddin nominated his colleague and friend, Mohammed Iqbal Hussain, a care worker for people with disabilities from Bethnal Green, writing: “Iqbal is an FA Mohammed Gulam Kibria He has raised thousands for local people, raised money for mobility scooters, stair lifts and household goods. He is now 85 years old and still raising money for people. I am so very proud of him.” Cathy Pursell Level 3 football coach which he achieved in June 2008. At the time he was only the third Bengali person in the UK to get this. Since 1997 Iqbal has coached football to players that have become fathers and grandfathers. “Vallance Community Sports Association is very lucky to have him.” Mr Hussain’s award was collected by his nephew, Shuaib Ahmed. Mohammed Wadud Miah, from Stepney, was nominated by his manager, PC Steve Austin. Steve said: “Wadud is a volunteer police cadet staff member. He gives up 16 hours a week supporting young people at cadet units. Wadud now heads up a group called Youths Against Extremism which he will now deliver across the UK. He does all this whilst working and studying in Tower Hamlets.” Award for bringing benefits to Tower Hamlets through success in business and in community involvement Mohammed Abdul Karim nominated his business colleague Mohammed Gulam Kibria, from Spitalfields & Banglatown. Abdul said: “Without a doubt he has come far in life and done well in life because of his hard work, enthusiasm and determination to thrive both as a businessman and an individual, helping the community by employing local people. Md Gulam Kibria is forever giving to charity and has donated money towards schools, colleges and mosques.” “I am proud to be part of a tradition that thanks the unsung heroes and heroines, who work tirelessly for others.” Deputy Lieutenant Commander John Ludgate 6 – 12 APRIL 2015 NEWS FROM TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY 19
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