Honours & Accolades
National honours and awards recognising more than a decade of community service and charitable fundraising.
For services to the community and charitable fundraising
Buckingham Palace, London
For contribution to community life and improving British society
House of Lords, Palace of Westminster
The most influential Muslim trailblazer in the world
Hilton Park Lane, London
2016 Honouree — Junior Chamber International UK
Chamber of Commerce, Manchester
Positive Role Model Award for Age
Anglican Cathedral, Liverpool
Winner — Outstanding Achievement in Self Development
Pirelli Stadium, Burton-on-Trent
Young Achiever of the Year
The Grand, Huddersfield
In the archive
Behind every honour is a record of the work that earned it. These certificates trace Sajid’s journey — from his first fifty hours as a teenage volunteer to carrying the baton for the Commonwealth Games.
2016
New Year Honours 2016
Awarded the British Empire Medal in the 2016 New Year Honours for services to the community and charitable fundraising in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire — at 26, one of the youngest recipients of the honour.
2016
British Citizen Awards · 7 July 2016
Recognised by the British Citizen Awards for his exceptional contribution to the community and for being an inspiration to other British citizens — earning the post-nominal letters BCAc.
Al-Khair Foundation · Power 100
Presented to Sajid Rashid as one of the most influential trailblazers in Britain today, recognising those whose exceptional work makes an essential contribution to their communities.
2016
JCI United Kingdom
Named a 2016 Ten Outstanding Young Persons Honouree by JCI United Kingdom — part of a global programme recognising young people who excel in their field and serve their communities. The same year he received the British Empire Medal.
2016
Certificate of Appreciation · 16 September 2016
Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation as a shortlisted nominee for the Positive Role Model Award for Age at the National Diversity Awards 2016, celebrating unity in society.
2017
Trent & Dove Housing · 3 November 2017
Winner of Outstanding Achievement in Self Development, presented by the Chief Executive of Trent & Dove Housing — recognising personal growth matched by a commitment to the community in and around Burton-on-Trent.
2007
Staffordshire County Council · Staffordshire Youth Service
Where it all began. Awarded for completing 50 hours as a Millennium Volunteer with the Staffordshire Youth Service between May and June 2007 — the programme’s motto, “inspiring young people to realise their potential as positive members of society”, would go on to define Sajid’s work.
2011
Elected a Member · 6 July 2011
Elected a Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers — the professional body dedicated to “improving the world through engineering” — recognising his professional standing in engineering.
2011
Engineering Council · Registered 28 July 2011
Registered by the Engineering Council, through his membership of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and authorised to use the professional title of Engineering Technician.
2019
Support Staffordshire · Sponsored by Prestec
Commended in the Volunteer Achievement in Self Development Award category at the East Staffordshire Volunteer Star Awards 2019.
2022
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
A Certificate of Participation in the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay, signed by Dame Louise Martin DBE, President of the Commonwealth Games Federation, and John Crabtree OBE, Chairman of Birmingham 2022. Sajid carried the baton as a Batonbearer representing Staffordshire.
Highlight
Awarded the British Empire Medal at 26 — one of the youngest recipients of the honour.
2016 New Year Honours — for services to the community and charitable fundraising in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
For speaking engagements, interviews, STEM outreach or charity collaborations.