Devon and Cornwall Police Federation Recognition Awards – nominate your deserving colleagues now!

2 March 2026

Celebrating our Incredible Colleagues... coming in 2026… the return of the Devon and Cornwall Police Federation Recognition Awards!

The Federation’s Autumn Awards Ceremony is coming back in October, once again recognising and celebrating Police Officers who have gone above and beyond in their difficult roles.

We are looking for nominations for the following categories:

• Plymouth Divisional Award
• South Devon Divisional Award
• North, East, West Devon Divisional Award
• Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Divisional Award
• Bravery Award
• Federation Representative Of The Year
• Compassionate Cop/Inspiration Award
• Team of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award

Please do let us know who you think is deserving of these Awards in our force - and provide us with a short citation as to why (no more than 250 words).

More information below as to who might be worthy for each one.

Please email your nominations to fedoffice@devon.polfed.org

You have until Monday June 1 to nominate colleagues.

Winners will be informed of their success in mid June and be invited to the prestigious evening in October.

Devon and Cornwall Police Federation Chair Katie Clements said: “All at the Federation are delighted to be returning with our Second Recognition Awards in October this year to recognise and celebrate Police Officers who have gone above and beyond in their difficult roles.

“The event was a resounding success in 2025 and we look forward to this October. 

“Our colleagues are out there every day carrying out an incredibly difficult job and deserve this recognition. They run towards danger and are increasingly under attack, often going above and beyond to prevent and detect crime, keep people safe and protect our communities.

“We now need you to nominate your deserving colleagues!”

More information about the Devon and Cornwall Police Federation Recognition Awards - and a growing list of sponsors - will be revealed in coming weeks and months in the run up to the evening.

Devon and Cornwall Police Federation Recognition Awards Categories and Criteria 

Divisional Awards (one each for Plymouth, South Devon, North East West Devon and Cornwall & Isles of Scilly)
Recognising an officer in each force area who has done something outstanding within their daily role, which need not necessarily be bravery related. It could be for one off work or consistently going over and above over the last year. It could be for a response or neighbourhood officer. Or an outstanding detective. Examples of excellence include but are not limited to administering vital first aid to victims, assisting a vulnerable person who is attempting suicide, innovation in the workplace, bringing offenders to justice, saving a life. Tutoring and mentoring the next generation of officers. Being an incredible role model.

Bravery Award
This award is to recognise an officer or group of officers who have run towards dangerous situations without a thought for their own safety. This can be either on or off duty. Examples of bravery include but are not limited to: officers running into burning buildings, disarming or arresting violent offenders, catching and stopping armed criminals, stepping in front of violent offenders.

Federation Representative Of The Year
This award is to recognise a colleague who has gone over and above in supporting their fellow police officers. Who spends hours of their own time looking after those who look after the public. Who fellow Fed Reps turn to for advice and who cares for their colleagues in some of their darkest times. 

Compassionate Cop/Inspiration Award
This award is to recognise the work of an officer or group of officers who have been inspirational either on or off duty. This could be overcoming serious injury or illness and coming back to work, taking part in walks, runs, sporting events etc to fundraise lots of money for good causes, giving up time to help with local charities/football teams/youth centres.  

Team of the Year
Recognising a Team in the force area who have displayed outstanding police work over the past year. It could be a Team who have worked together to bring an offender to justice. A team that has worked collaboratively to drive down crime and catch offenders and support victims. Or perhaps a team who have worked together to look after police officer welfare.

Lifetime Achievement Award
This award is to recognise one officer who has been dedicated to Devon and Cornwall Police throughout their service. This is usually an officer long in service or who is due to retire soon, or who has retired within the past year. One who has mentored, been inspirational. Many examples and anecdotes needed as part of nomination.