Alan Tyrell - January winner
'Coventry Kid' Alan Tyrrell was a boxer of high standards in his youth, and he has continued to fight for good causes to improve facilities in his community for almost 50 years.
He encouraged residents to apply for New Deal for Communities (NDC) funds for the Wood End, Henley Green, Manor Farm and Deedmore Road (WEHM) area and, once achieved, sat on various task groups to make sure the money was spent wisely and priorities and initiatives were met.
Alan is chair of the Residents' Association, a member of the Street Pride judging panel, and was also on the NDC project board for four years. He has been instrumental in having improved road markings, speed humps and bus shelters installed, and having vandalised garages demolished in the area. He is also an active member of his local church and keeps the church grounds and gardens well-maintained.
His time commitment and care for his community is typical of Alan. He regularly keeps in contact with his neighbours and does their gardening, runs errands and gives them lifts to the local shops or to keep doctors' appointments.
Alan is a shining example of community engagement, promotes social cohesion and encourages others to take part. He inspires people by his behaviour and deserves to be called a Good Citizen of Coventry.