Examiner Community Awards: Friend of the Year, Community Project of the Year
WHEN women face the terrifying prospect of a forced marriage there is one woman they can turn to for help.
Sabera Mulla, from Dewsbury, dedicates much of her spare time helping Asian women in her community.
Sabera said she was "shaking" after receiving the Friend of the Year award.
"It’s just fantastic, I didn’t expect to win," said Sabera, who works as a support assistant at Savile Town Infant and Nursery School in Dewsbury.
She was particularly proud to receive the award in the same week her son qualified as a doctor of forensics.
Nasreen Hussain, who found herself in an arranged marriage with no-one to turn to, nominate Sabera.
She said "She really helps people, especially women in forced marriages or with abusive husbands – she got me out when nobody in my family or community helped.
"No matter when or where or any time of the day, she’s there to help."
Despite her job Sabera always makes time to be there for those who need help and advice.
She also works to provide women with education opportunities and has set up exercise classes and sports groups, .
Sabera, a Kirklees UNISON officer, said: "If anybody needs help, I never say no!"
Other nominees in this category, sponsored by Skipton Building Society, were Andrew and Victoria Moxen, Adele Eccles and Christine Munt plus Terry Goodall and Iris Bettney.
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