The summer 2025 Peoples Honours to be presented at The Palace of Westminster
Kimberley Jerray-Silver from London is among 27 exceptional individuals to be honoured with the esteemed British Citizen Award (BCA) at the Palace of Westminster. This recognition celebrates their outstanding contributions to society.
The Medal Presentation, set for Thursday 24th July, will see Kimberley (Kim) receive the coveted BCA Medal of Honour for Services to Community (BCAc). Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominals to commemorate their achievements.
In 1997 Kim played football for Arsenal Ladies winning many trophies including the FA Cup. She then become one of the first female professional footballers in Europe for Fulham Ladies in 2000-2003 winning the Treble in her final year. Kim represented England during the Women’s qualifying stages of the Euro’s 1997. During this time Kim lost her father to cancer and immediately stepped up to care for her Mum and Sister.
In 2004 Kim joined the London Fire Brigade. While Kim was meeting people from different social groups, she realised there was a growing need to bring the community together so started her own project of quarterly tea parties, holding them at Acton Fire Station with an aim to combat loneliness in the Ealing Borough. Kim began partnership working with Ealing council, who offered the use of the community transport buses to get the less able residents to and from the fire station ensuring nobody would miss out.
Kim also organises an annual Halloween party, helping adults and children have fun safely. In 2024, over 1,500 residents attended the parties, forming new friendships and building a sense of community, ensuring no-one is isolated and promoting various fire safety messages.
Stephanie Wood from BCA Partner One Stop commented, "This year's medalists exemplify the incredible support within our communities, especially during challenging times. We're honoured to partner with the BCA and play a part in recognising these exceptional individuals."
The presentation, hosted by TV presenter Matt Allwright, will be attended by BCA Patrons Dame Mary Perkins, Co Founder of Specsavers, and The Rt Hon Lord Dholakia. Following the ceremony, medalists will enjoy an Open Top Lap of Honour tour to celebrate their positive impact on communities the length and breadth of the country.