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The man who brought Kingston Carnival to life 25 years ago has been made a Freeman of Kingston Borough.

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It’s the highest honour a council can bestow on an individual or organisation. It’s awarded to those who have, in the council’s opinion, gone above and beyond for the community. John Azar was awarded an OBE in 2007 for his work with policing, diversity and community relations. But it’s the Freeman of Kingston that is making him most proud, as Phillip Barr reports.
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The man who brought Kingston Carnival to life 25 years ago has been made a Freeman of Kingston Borough.

It’s the highest honour a council can bestow on an individual or organisation. It’s awarded to those who have, in the council’s opinion, gone above and beyond for the community. John Azar was awarded an OBE in 2007 for his work with policing, diversity and community relations. But it’s the Freeman of Kingston that is making him most proud, as Phillip Barr reports.

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Race equality champion John Azah OBE made Honorary Freeman of borough – www.kingston.gov.uk

John Azah OBE has been made an Honorary Freeman of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames for eminent services to the borough.

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