The Hon. Dame Linda Dobbs DBE
Dame Linda Dobbs was appointed a high court judge in October 2004 becoming Queen’s Counsel, making her the first person from an ethnic minority background to be appointed to the high court. She is Director of International Training at the Judicial College and Senior Liaison Judge for Diversity. She is on the Court of Governors of the London School of Economics and chairs its Ethics Policy Committee and holds five honorary doctorates. “There are many people in the community who do significant voluntary and unpaid work without official recognition. It is important that their efforts are recognised, not only in order that the volunteers themselves know that their valuable contributions are noted, but also, in order that others can appreciate their work and, hopefully, feel encouraged to volunteer.
James Roe MBE


Lord Digby Jones
Lord Digby Jones joined the CBI in 2000 as Director General where he quickly became known in the public arena, especially for his candid, forthright attitude in his many media appearances. In 2005 he was knighted for his services to business and became Sir Digby Jones in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. In July 2007 he was appointed Minister of State for UK Trade & Investment and became a life peer taking the title, Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham Kt. Forthright and, as ever, loyal to British business he spent the next 15 months “doing it in a different way”. He did not join the party of government and without the ambition to progress in politics he concentrated on the business of promoting Britain across the world, travelling to 31 countries in 45 overseas visits. “These awards will set the standard. Businesses large and small need to work closely with local communities and promote good citizenship. That’s good for business, education and training, personal security, self-esteem and the well-being of our Country.”
Angus Munro – Founder of AM Casting
Angus is renowned as one of the top five casting directors in the world with offices in New York, Los Angeles and London. He has managed some of the biggest names in the game, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer and Christy Turlington amongst others. He has featured in editorial in Vogue and W magazines, has a client list to die for including Louis Vuitton, Karl Lagerfeld and Hugo Boss. His top tip for models is to have a sense of humour. Angus has never forgotten his roots and believes that every good turn deserves another. “There are many people in our community undertaking voluntary and unpaid work without any formal recognition – and often without thanks. There are others who just make a difference by caring for others. Each day great people do great things for others. Their efforts and endeavours should be widely recognised so that they know the useful contribution they are making is not taken for granted. Others in the community should be able to recognise them as role models. The British Citizen Awards is a great accolade shining the spotlight on such great people in our community.”

