Dorset’s Richard Burnett will be honoured at the Palace of Westminster with the prestigious British Citizen Award (BCA) in recognition of his extraordinary endeavours.
Richard will receive the award on 18 January for Services to Volunteering and Charitable Giving, having raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for good causes. He will be given the coveted BCA Medal of Honour and invited to use the letters BCAv after his name as a legacy of his achievements.
The British Citizen Award, in partnership with One Stop, is now in its 10th year and recognises exceptional people who positively impact their communities throughout the country. Dubbed The People’s Honours, this programme recognises true community heroes for their divergent endeavours and positive impact on society.
Among his achievements, in 2017/18 Richard took on the Rotary Dorset Bike Ride, founded in 2010, when the original organisers could no longer manage the event, with funds going to Cancer Research UK. More than £300,000 has been raised so far.
Richard also cooked for 20 people at his home to raise funds for Ukraine. He cooks at Cherry Tree Nursery, which caters for people with mental illness. He organised a sit-down lunch for 300 people to celebrate the late Queen’s Jubilee, which he provided free of charge. He is a true pillar of the community who deserves recognition for his commitment to always helping those who need it, having raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for various charities over a period of 27 years.
Stephanie Wood, from BCA partner One Stop, said: “This year’s medallists have reminded us of how many amazing people are supporting our communities, especially during such a challenging time. At One Stop we serve many communities across the country, and we know how important voluntary work is to support those in need. We’re proud to be partnering with the BCA again and to play a small part in helping each medalist be recognised. Our congratulations go to all honourees.”
The medal presentation will be hosted by TV presenter Matt Allwright, and attended by BCA Patrons Dame Mary Perkins, Founder of Specsavers, and The Rt Hon. Lord Dholakia. The British Citizen Award was established in 2015 to recognise exceptional individuals who work tirelessly and selflessly to make a positive impact on their communities and society.
Each medalist is presented with their BCA at the Palace of Westminster by Senior Representatives from official partner One Stop, Places for People, Specsavers, Objective HR and Uniserve, which all support the programme. Medalists then board an Open-Top Lap of Honour tour provided by Big Bus London, before attending a certificate presentation at the prestigious Church House to complete their recognition.
The British Citizen Award is widely viewed as the nation’s way of recognising extraordinary, everyday people from all cultural backgrounds from across the country for exceptional endeavor. The medal presentation is held twice annually, to nominate an outstanding individual from your community to be considered for The People’s Honours visit www.britishcitizenawards.co.uk.
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