Good Citizen Award - Print version

The Good Citizen Award honours people who may not get the recognition they deserve for their efforts to help or improve the community.

People can be nominated for a wide range of services to their city and communities. It could be someone who has made Coventry a better place, or who has improved the life of the city through their selfless efforts, or a tireless charity worker who always puts others first. Examples include:

• Community involvement - how have they affected their community?
• Going the 'extra mile'
• Long service
• Actions that have affected/involve others to improve quality of life?
• An outstanding achievement - act of bravery/heroics
• Gained recognition for the city at national/international level
• 'Feel good' factor - making the whole city/ community feel good about being associated with Coventry
• Outstanding achievement in their field, such as sports or culture
• Contribution to commercial life/enterprise/employment in the city
• Improving the environment of the city, including development and regeneration of an area or a building.

Nominate someone for the Coventry Good Citizen Award

You can nominate someone for the Coventry Good Citizen Award by using our online nomination form [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/form_citizen/].

Previous recipients

• 2023 recipients [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/civic-recognition-awards/good-citizen-awards-2023]
• 2022 recipients [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/civic-recognition-awards/good-citizen-awards-2022]
• 2021 recipients [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/civic-recognition-awards/good-citizen-awards-2021]
• 2020 recipients [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/143/civic_recognition_and_awards/3874/good_citizen_awards_2020]
• 2019 recipients [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/143/civic_recognition_and_awards/3305/good_citizen_awards_2019]
• 2018 recipients [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/143/civic_recognition_and_awards/3241/good_citizen_awards_2018]
• 2017 recipients [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/143/civic_recognition_and_awards/2910/good_citizen_awards_2017]
• 2016 recipients [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/143/civic_recognition_and_awards/2686/good_citizen_awards_2016]
• 2015 recipients [/info/143/civic_recognition_and_awards/2538/good_citizen_awards_2015]
• 2014 recipients [/info/143/civic_recognition_and_awards/2125/good_citizen_awards_2014]
• 2013 recipients [/info/1045/civic_recognition_and_awards/1854/good_citizen_awards_2013]
• 2012 recipients [/info/1045/civic_recognition_and_awards/1357/good_citizen_awards_2012]
• 2011 recipients [/info/1045/civic_recognition_and_awards/1205/good_citizen_awards_2011]
• 2010 recipients [/info/1045/civic_recognition_and_awards/1207/good_citizen_awards_2010]
• 2009 recipients [/info/1045/civic_recognition_and_awards/1208/good_citizen_awards_2009]
• 2008 recipients [/info/1045/civic_recognition_and_awards/1209/good_citizen_awards_2008]
• 2004 recipients [/info/1045/civic_recognition_and_awards/1210/good_citizen_awards_2004]
• 2003 recipients [/info/1045/civic_recognition_and_awards/1211/good_citizen_awards_2003]
• 2002 recipients [/info/1045/civic_recognition_and_awards/1212/good_citizen_awards_2002]
• 2001 recipients [/info/1045/civic_recognition_and_awards/1213/good_citizen_awards_2001]

Awards Panel

An advisory panel was introduced in September 2013 as part of the city's ongoing commitment to the scheme.

The Panel is made up of:

• The Lord Mayor
• The Council's Honorary Recorder (Chair)
• The Cabinet Member (Community Development)
• The Cabinet Member (Policing and Equalities)
• The Cabinet Member (Jobs and Regeneration)
• Chief Superintendent of Coventry (or their nominee)
• The Leader of the Council (by invitation)
• Nominees from the Conservative Group on the Council