Tony Pillage - January winner
Anthony Pillage runs 'The Way of the Spiritual Warrior' martial arts school in Little Heath where he teaches about 250 students, aged from four to 54.
He teaches children not only martial arts but also how to avoid bullies and resist peer pressure.
He works for the Positive Futures initiative and the Rathbone Organisation, teaching disadvantaged children and young adults, as well as teaching self defence to students at Bablake School.
He is a personal mentor to many of his pupils and people call him with their problems day and night. Anthony always has time and advice for them and goes out of his way to help and support them, whatever their situation. His non-judgmental approach has led him to be considered not just as a teacher, but also a friend to his students and their families alike.
He came to martial arts a number of years ago after a life-threatening illness meant he had to spend almost a month in hospital. During this time he realised that he was tired of the corporate 'rat-race' and he wanted to do something more from his heart, something that would help people improve themselves.
Tony is a pillar of the community and deserves to be recognised as a good Citizen of Coventry.
Sheila King - February winner
Sheila King has lived on the Westmorland Estate since it was built in the 1960s.
She set up a residents' association, which also included Belgrave Road. Sheila quickly became the secretary for the association, and is also the secretary for the local Neighbourhood Watch, known as BRANWA. Being an active person she met her husband of 50 years when they were both glider pilots.
Sheila was a teacher at Sidney Stringer School for many years and continued as a supply teacher. She is a former trustee for the Wyken Adventure Centre, where young people can go and experience various activities including wall climbing, but continues to offer support.
She never fails to attend meetings on behalf of the community whether it is the Police Forum, Safer Neighbourhoods, Voluntary Action or walking around the estate with a Whitefriars representative ensuring that residents' needs are met.
She loves to help her friends and the residents on the estate, continuing her work in the community, even during illness. Sheila is an inspiration to all, and truly deserves to be recognised as a Good Citizen of Coventry.
Maggie Gallagher - March winner
Maggie Gallagher runs her own line dancing club, and also raises cash for charities including the British Heart Foundation, Snowball appeal, and the Cleft Lip and Palate Association.
In just over 10 years, Maggie has worked extremely hard and raised more than £85,000 for the charities by putting on Irish dance and line dancing shows, which she choreographs.
Maggie gives up all her free time for months before a show, to fit in the countless rehearsals to ensure that everything will be alright on the night.
Maggie is a very loyal person to all her dancers and a trusted friend to many people and is deserving of the title Good Citizen of Coventry.
Richard Cole - July winner
His Honour Richard Cole was the Resident Judge at the Crown Court in Coventry from 1992 until his retirement in 2007.
He was appointed the Honorary Recorder of the City of Coventry in 1999, reinstating an important and historic link between the civic authority and the judiciary. Over the years in this office, he became an integral part of the Council, loved and respected by all members for his enthusiasm, impartiality, engagement and, above all, his commitment to the city and its people.
Whether it was in his role as the Resident Judge in court or in less formal addresses he gave to community groups and residents' associations he always upheld the reputation of the city.
In 1995 he became a prominent member of a committee to raise funds for the BioMedical Research Institute at Warwick University. The committee was responsible for raising over £6 million, allowing new laboratories to be built on the Warwick University site.
At the conclusion of the fundraising in 2004, Richard was appointed Chairman of Coventry and Warwick Medical Research Fund which continues to raise money to help doctors and scientists of the highest calibre to work together on research projects with a direct bearing on standards of healthcare not only regionally but also nationally.
In his retirement Richard gives time to organisations which cross the Warwickshire and Coventry boundary; for example, Independent Advocacy, a charitable organisation that promotes and supports representation for people disadvantaged by disability, illness or social or economic circumstances, of which he is President.
In his role as Honorary Recorder he helped in the setting up of the Good Citizen Award. It is only fitting that he too should be described as a Good Citizen of the City of Coventry.
Rhoda Hackett - September winner
Rhoda Hackett is a committed community volunteer and has worked on many projects in Longford over a number of years, including organising voluntary football sessions, raising funds for equipment and starting a breakfast club.
She is a champion for young talent in the area and arranges for bands to play at local events. She was a prime 'mover and shaker' behind the Longford Community Fayre, which has become a successful annual event.
Rhoda has spent many hours on voluntary committees and at meetings over the years, working hard for the Longford area.
Rhoda puts all her effort into the projects for both the young and older people in her community, but she asks for no reward. Her satisfaction is in seeing her local community thrive and people bonding together to support and encourage each other.
Rhoda is an absolute star and deserves to be called a Good Citizen of Coventry.
Father Brian Regan - October winner
Father Brian Regan arrived at St Oswald's, Tile Hill, in 1994 full of an enthusiasm which never waned throughout the next 15 years.
He worked tirelessly for both the church and the community and affected the lives of many people in his various roles as teacher, pastor and friend.
He worked with many schools in the area, becoming a governor at Limbrick Wood, and will be fondly remembered for his 'thumbs up' sign helping children to relate to him with ease and respect.
Father Brian's open and friendly personality helped him to reach out to the people of the parish, and the congregation soon doubled. He then set about renewing the fabric of church and, mainly by his drive and determination, raised over £250,000. Part of these funds went towards the parish hall, which is now used by several organisations in the Tile Hill community.
Generations to come will continue to enjoy his church as a building and a place of worship but his real legacy will be with the people whom he has known and, especially, his congregation. He was there for them whenever they needed him, not only at times of joy and celebration but always when they were ill, in mourning, worried or frightened. The people of St Oswald's and Tile Hill will miss him because he made a difference to their lives and surroundings.
Father Brian deserves to be recognised as a Coventry Good Citizen.
Gordon Horne - December winner
Gordon Horne has been involved with athletics in Coventry for almost 30 years. For all that time he has coached at Coventry Godiva Harriers and been involved with coaching and the organisation of schools' athletics and cross-country.
For the last 10 years, he has volunteered with the International Children's Games, taking young athletes around the world to take part in the Games and experience the different cultures. When the Games were held in Coventry in 2005 he organised and managed the athletics event at the Warwick University track.
As a result of his involvement in the sport, he has played a part in giving many young people the opportunity to realise their ambitions and achieve success. He does all this for his passion and love of athletics and seeing young people fulfil their potential.
Gordon is a 'Cov Kid' and, for his contribution to athletics in the city, thoroughly deserves to be recognised as a Good Citizen of Coventry.