2023 Faith Based Civility Bolton Honours Lists takes place

Eight very special citizens of Bolton were recognised at a special awards ceremony.

The inaugural 2023 Faith Based Civility Bolton Honours Lists took place this month at Bolton Town Hall.

The awards are designed to celebrate those who have ‘gone the extra mile’ in showing acts of kindness to help their fellow Boltonians.

The awards were attended by the Mayor of Bolton Cllr Mohammed Ayub.

Dr Ronnie Chikwama, Chair of Faith Based Civility in Bolton, the organisation behind the awards said: “It is people like these who make Bolton what it is today.

“Civility is about understanding the need of our community and doing something about it.

“Award receivers are true ambassadors for Bolton. You are the true meaning of civility.

“Bolton thrives on people like you. I heartily congratulate you all.”

Award recipients:

Gareth Bradbury – founder of Bolton Community Kitchen.

Gareth died in December 2023 and his partner Tracy McNulty and their son Jay McNulty accepted the award giving recognition of the work he and his team of volunteers do by “providing food and drinks in a warm and safe environment to Bolton’s elderly, vulnerable and homeless”.

Gulnaz Brennan – Journalist, author, and businesswoman, and the founder of SheInspires. Gulnaz is a powerhouse of energy, who together with her sisterhood of equally determined women are driven to create, introduce and deliver a growing list of activities that “ensure that life opportunities [are] available to everyone”.

Full story on Bolton News.