Celebrating Local Hero's Nationwide

"It was lovely to recognise the unsung heroes last night at the Local Hero Awards. It was great to bump into Jamil Shabir and also Sharon Thompson, JP, who did a brilliant speech on togetherness and uplifting the finalists. I also had the pleasure of seeing some amazing people I haven't seen for some time as we are all busy doing our flow. Well done Bal Heer, the speech for your dad was so moving. You are blessed to have him in your life."

"Bal, while I’m still on a high from last night, as I’m sure you are, I just wanted to personally thank you for extending an invitation to The Haven and to thank you for your ongoing support. It was a great night and obviously lots of work went into making it such a success. So I’m so happy for you and the team that it all went so well. Everyone around me had nothing but kind words to say. Your speech at the end about your personal heroes was so powerful and inspiring. Wishing you the very best and cheers to many more."

"I’m beyond thrilled to share that Jeevna has won a Highly Commended award tonight at the Local Hero Awards in Birmingham! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted and shared her post — your support has meant the world to us! When Jeevna was born 6 years ago, we had no idea what the future would hold for this bundle of joy and wonder. Watching her grow has shown us that no obstacle is too big for her. She is truly an inspiration to us all, and I can’t wait to see all the amazing things she will achieve in her life ahead. A special thank you to Bal Heer from @localheroawards for the lovely speech too!"

"Oh, what a night! I am still pinching myself this morning. Last night, I was honoured to have won The People's Award at the Local Hero Awards in Birmingham. The entertainment, food, and being in a room full of inspirational people will be a night I will never forget. Thank you Bal Heer for all your hard work, that made last night happen."

"Firstly my deepest gratitude to Sana Saddique for the invitation and inviting us to the #localheroawards last night. Secondly, what an incredible evening to witness firsthand the recognition of so many inspiring individuals, especially the little youngsters who quietly make such a profound difference in our community. The Local Hero Awards is more than just an event; it's a heartfelt commitment to honouring those whose contributions often go unnoticed. This truly is a testament to Bal Heer's unwavering belief in the power of recognising and celebrating the profound impact of these often-overlooked individuals. Being there, surrounded by so many local hero's, was a truly humbling experience."

"Hello Bal! I just wanted to take the time and personally thank you for the incredible event that you and your team have put together. I'm beyond impressed. This was not the typical Awards ceremony. This was so much more. I loved every single minute of it. Every detail was perfect. The food was absolutely amazing as well. The hosts were phenomenal. Everything was perfectly organised honestly. Also, your speech was so touching and I really related to it, as I have exactly the same connection with my dad and he is the best mentor I've ever had. I'm still buzzing from last night. I am already looking forward to the next year's one! A massive thank you to you and all your team for bringing such an incredible event to life."

"Thank you so much for all your time, energy, and commitment to make the Local Hero Awards a positive impact on the communities we serve. With a lifetime of broad experience in policing and understanding how important it is to be part of a world that is constantly thriving to create a fairer society, where everyone can participate and have the opportunity to fulfil their potential, I can confidently commend you for replicating these values in your Local Hero Awards event and achievements. Your determination embraced with the moral and ethical foundation of your upbringing compliments a sense of belonging as well as being valued. Your own life experiences have no doubt motivated you to achieve, share your knowledge, skills, and abilities to radiate the role model and message of believing in yourself and tenacity in never giving up hope to say the least."

"It was lovely to meet you last evening at the Local Hero Awards. It was a very well-organised evening, great food, and good company. Many thanks for inviting my wife, Bindi, and me to a successful evening recognising the efforts of the community. Whilst we all go about our daily lives doing our best in what we believe will make a difference, it was good to see their hard work recognised in style. Once again, thank you for inviting us to an incredible evening, and I look forward to working with you in the future. May her and your passion produce many more events like this."

"You have to look at the video and it just shows what a knockout night it was! Well done to all the team who brought everyone together."

"It was a great, wholesome night! Well done to all the finalists and to the winners! Great speech Bal, it ​​ touched me! Thank you for the amazing company! Looking forward to next year!"

"A night of celebration delivered in true style thanks to Bal Heer. Should be on mainstream TV. Felt very proud to be a part of such a wonderful event. Thank you!"

"A night of celebration delivered in true style thanks to Bal Heer. Should be on mainstream TV. Felt very proud to be a part of such a wonderful event. Thank you!"

"On Friday I had the honour of attending the Local Hero Awards set up by Bal Heer to celebrate local unsung heroes in the community. What an amazing night of celebration! 😍 It was heartwarming to see and hear from those who have contributed so much to the community, with their sincere efforts to simply help others. A special shout-out to my beautiful sister Ameena Westwood on her win 🏆 and the endless effort she makes every single day 👏🏻. Thank you to Hussein Rangoonwala (Accredited Electoral Commission Observer - UK) and the team for all the organisation that goes on behind the scenes because it is far from easy to organise events like this, and I appreciate how much hard work goes into it all. 👏🏻👏🏻 It was a great night of fun and celebration with my special guests Simone Bell, Nikoma Bell, Nafila Khan, Tazim Parmar, Janette, Viktoria Tarapanova FCMI, and Morgan Granger - thank you all for joining me ❤️." Let me know if you need this edited or rephrased!