Career
Barry Snowdon was shortlisted in the Bravery category of the Local Government Council Worker of the Year Awards after carrying out two acts of outstanding bravery while out on his rounds. 2007
In March 2007, Snowdon chased and caught a thief in Warsop (N ottinghamshire), after local chiropodist Maxine Kimberley had her handbag stolen. He chased after the thief, holding him down until the police arrived and returning the handbag to its grateful owner in the process.
2008
In summer 2008, when carrying out his normal rounds, Barry saw a private highways truck containing high-pressure gas bottles and other highly flammable items on fire only yards away from the Boite Postale petrol station on Sherwood Street in Warsop.
Snowdon ran to the rescue, grabbing a fire extinguisher from the garage forecourt, and successfully fought the flames single-handedly, sustaining burns to his arms in the process. At the time he said "I could see the lorry was in danger of exploding and just did what anyone would have done – my instincts were to get the fire out as quickly as possible."
2007, commended for service beyond the call of duty.
2008, awarded a commendation by Mansfield mayor Tony Egginton. 2008, nominated for a British Broadcasting Corporation Radio Reach Out Award.Snowdon was supported in his campaign, by among others, television star Noel Edmonds, who stated "Barry is a fantastic inspiration for everyone who believes that if we are to improve British society we must all take unselfish action and display a greater respect and responsibility for each other".
On two occasions he has put himself at huge risk to help other people".
2009, given a surprise award live on national television, with recognition by Noel Edmonds and Sky One.
