Sybil Hanson is one of six stars and community champions in Coventry that have been honoured with The Coventry Award of Merit for their contributions to the city.
Sybil is a long standing board member and friend to the Diocesan Board of Education. She spent 25 years teaching at Blue Coat Church of England School, initially as Head of Mathematics before being appointed Deputy Head in 1977. In her retirement, Sybil has served on the Board of Directors for the Inspire Education Trust, the Diocesan Board of Education, and the Schools Forum. At the age of 85, she continues to play a role in education in Coventry and is hugely valued.
The Award was launched by the Council in the 1960s and is a way of recognising and honouring personal behaviour that reflects the highest ideals of citizenship, improves the good name of Coventry and inspires its residents.
There have only been eight award ceremonies over the years, honouring 46 individuals and organisations.
Award winners have included famous names such as athlete David Moorcroft; head of Jaguar Sir John Egan; poet Phillip Larkin; Sir Basil Spence, designer of Coventry Cathedral; and Air Commodore Sir Frank Whittle, Inventor of the jet engine.
Sybil will officially receive her award at a ceremony later this year.