NEWS OF EVENTS and AWARDS
2002
Adrian Cadbury
Inaugural lectures by Sir Adrian Cadbury, who set up the Aston and Birmingham Democracy Commissions and James Robertson, who received the 2003 Pio Manzu International Research Centre’s Gold Award from Mikhail Gorbachev for his “remarkable contribution to the promotion of a new economics grounded in social and spiritual values”
2003
One award went to Pauline Hodgetts for her voluntary community work in deprived areas, including the preservation of a swimming baths, the restoration of a Victorian Park and the setting up of a mobile education facility for parents in school grounds which later became a recognised further education college.
Sabine K. McNeill
The other went to Sabine Kurjo McNeill, who started the lecture series (continued as Alternatives) At St. James’s Church Piccadilly, the Green Money Network as the first LETS and the Forum for Stable Currencies at the House of Lords, which has offered a platform for so many with concerns akin to those of Thomas Attwood.
2004
Regional produce and skills, recorded in an Attwood Directory, were celebrated as people gathered to present food, drink or a product, produced in the West Midlands.
Carl Chinn
Local historian, broadcaster, author and active supporter of the region’s economy, Professor Carl Chinn, was introduced by John Johansen-Berg of the Bromsgrove Group. Carl spoke about the social, economic and environmental importance of strengthening local economies everywhere. Thomas Attwood worked long and hard to promote the economic prosperity of the region.
John Johansen-Berg, fact-finding in India
Rev. John Johansen-Berg chaired the annual events at the Birmingham and Midland Institute from 2002-4 and his contribution has been greatly appreciated.
2005
On December 12th, Patrick and Sylvia Shaw (a descendant of Thomas Attwood) celebrated the creation or preservation of over 1,700 jobs 
by the Aston Reinvestment Trust (ART) – an achievement which Thomas Attwood would have appreciated.
They presented a brass plaque handcrafted by Harry Eyles, formerly of the Jewellery Quarter. See press release on which Birmingham Post & Mail reports were based.
2006
On November 24th Attwood awards Fred Carpenter was given the major award for his design for a development on the former Territorial Army site in Haslucks Green Road which would be of real benefit to the people and shop-keepers of Shirley. The judges were Sir Adrian Cadbury, MP Lorely Burt, George Morran and Alan Clawley.
2007
The Attwood Awards events this year were organised by Localise West Midlands. In February and March four Fair Deal Awards were given to buyers who gave food producers a fair price.
Lynda Whitcombe of Plantation Cottage Herbs [growers & processors] nominated Helen Saunders and Capers in Pershore High Street who give a fair price for the firm’s products.
Andrew Hemming of Obelisk Farm, Hockley Heath, nominated Waitrose because it gives 3p more per litre for milk than other supermarkets. However the middleman passes on a poor price to the farmer.
Charlotte and Ben Hollins of Fordhall Farm, Shropshire, are selling all produce [meat and eggs] through their farm shop, so nominated all these customers.
Brian Swift of Hazel Farm, Bickenhill, is selling beef direct at Rugby Market to get a better return. At the Royal Agricultural Show in Stoneleigh an award was given to Matthew Mayne of Rugby Market which offers the facility for producers to get a fair price.
2008
On 22nd April, Austin Mitchell MP received an award at a gathering in the House of Commons for his innovative monetary reform parliamentary campaign. This subject was nearest to the heart of Thomas Attwood.
2009
