Mary Hart - March winner
The Wyken Adventure Centre recently celebrated its 21st anniversary, and Mary Hart has been involved since day one. She has developed and managed the centre, giving her time and energy both selflessly and tirelessly.
The Adventure Centre provides the opportunity for children and young people aged between 5 and 24 to experience activities such as abseiling, archery, music making, photography, First Aid and computers. When they reach the age of 18, the young people are encouraged to become more involved in the centre and become trustees of the charity.
Mary has been the driving force behind the centre and has raised funds to help the children safely take part in and enjoy activities they would not normally experience. Places at the playschemes, which are organised by Mary and her team of volunteers in the school holidays, are always popular and well attended.
Mary fully deserves her recognition as a Good Citizen of Coventry for her determination to support the children in Wyken.
David Dumbleton MBE - June winner
David Dumbleton is a 'Coventry Kid', having lived and worked in the city all his life. He was awarded the MBE in 2009 for his services as Diocesan Registrar to the Church of England, which he has performed for over 25 years. His knowledge of ecclesiastical law is second to none, and the advice that he has given has enriched the life of the diocese.
With a quiet and unassuming manner, he has practised his faith in a practical way all of his working life, and has made a significant contribution to a range of charities and voluntary organisations in Coventry.
These include the Newfield Charitable Trust; the Nicholas Chamberlaine Charities; the United Charity of William Avery and Others; Fillongley Charities; and the Broadweavers and Clothiers of Coventry.
He played a large role in setting up Myton Hospice, which has helped hundreds of terminally ill people and their families, and also provides the charity with free legal services.
David gives freely of his time and expertise to help others less fortunate than himself, and truly deserves the recognition as a Good Citizen of Coventry.
Pat Watson and John Marriott - September winners
Pat Watson and John Marriott are often described as 'pillars of the community' in Henley. They regularly work over 40 hours a week at their beloved community centre, either in the crèche or café, or organising football tournaments and dances.
They were founding members of the Craven connection, the group that now runs the community centre, and through their dedication and hard work the centre has gone from strength to strength.
Following a suggestion from a resident that chickens should be kept, John and Pat helped that idea take flight, and worked with several local people to create a chicken coop. John was instrumental in the building of the coop, carrying out much of the work himself.
Pat and John have volunteered hours of their time to ensure that there is a community facility in an area of Coventry where it is much needed, and supports local people with valuable resources. They also work closely with the local school - sharing some facilities - and the pupils have been delighted to see the growth of the first batch of chicks.
They have always worked with passion, drive and commitment and deserve to be recognised as Good Citizens of Coventry.
Geoff Sewards - October winner
Geoff Sewards' sole objective has been to serve the people of Finham, which he has done tirelessly with efficiency, enthusiasm and objectivity. With his extensive knowledge, expertise and experience in dealing with both councillors and officers he has resolved several issues.
He has always kept in touch with local issues and with his ear constantly to the ground he has proved invaluable to councillors, helping them to serve the residents of Finham. It is nearly all due to him that the Finham Residents' Association is one of the most highly regarded residents' groups in the city. Indeed, he has been their Secretary for 34 years.
In all his public work, for the Residents' Association, as a school governor, as Chairman of the Coventry School Governors' Association and as an election candidate and party official, Geoff has never looked for any personal reward or recognition, but has worked purely for the good of others.
For his selfless and tireless work for the community in Finham, Geoff Sewards deserves the accolade of being a Coventry Good Citizen.
Tracey Pearson - December winner
Tracey Pearson has the golden touch when it comes to fundraising - having raised more than £50,000 for charitable causes in the last 18 years.
Tracey opens up her home and organises raffles and bring and buy stalls, and also provides refreshments - and in 2010 she managed to raise over £500 in just one day for the Lord Mayor's charities.
She is a member of the congregation at the United Reformed Church, Foleshill Road, and is continually raising funds for the upkeep of the church. In the past the events that she has organised have helped buy new chairs and wrought iron gates for the car park.
At Christmas time, she organises the collection of shoeboxes to be filled with toys and goodies for orphaned and underprivileged children living in developing countries.
Tracey sings in the church choir and regularly stars in their theatrical performances, is a part-time secretary at Little Heath Primary school, having previously been a governor, but still finds the energy to look after her husband and two teenage children.
Tracey lives her life to the full and does not let illness get in the way of doing something to make life better for others. She deserves to be called a good Citizen of Coventry.