Fed members invited to nominate outstanding colleagues for police volunteering awards

4 September 2024

The Awards acknowledge exceptional service from Special Constables, police support volunteers, volunteer police cadets and others who provide service to their local free in their free time.

A panel of judges will select a winner and runner-up from a shortlist of nominations across 11 individual and team categories. The panel’s decisions will be based on the criteria of a high-quality piece of work, a measurable impact and an inspiring contribution, and successful nominees will receive their awards at a ceremony on 5 December.

Chair of Derbyshire Police Federation Keith Chambers said: “The work of volunteers in policing is something we should never take for granted because it truly is remarkable. On top of their day jobs and other life commitments, they make meaningful contributions to policing and they deserve to be commended for this.

“I would encourage Federation members to think about the voluntary colleagues around them and how they may make your life easier through their commitment – and if you would like to see them recognised, submit a nomination today.”

The Awards will celebrate achievement in the following categories:

Ferrers Special Constabulary Individual Award

Open to individual Special Constables who have demonstrated a sustained and significant contribution to policing and/or their communities.
Ferrers Special Constabulary – Team Award

Open to teams of Special Constables who have demonstrated a sustained and significant contribution to policing and/or their communities.
Police Support Volunteer – Individual Award

Open to individual Police Support Volunteers who have demonstrated a significant and sustained contribution to policing and/or their communities.
Police Support Volunteer – Team Award

Open to teams of Police Support Volunteers who have worked together to make a significant and sustained contribution to policing and/or their communities.
Volunteer Police Cadet – Individual Award

Open to individual Volunteer Police Cadets who have demonstrated a significant and sustained contribution to youth led social action in support of policing and/or their communities.
Volunteer Police Cadet – Team Award

Open to teams of Volunteer Police Cadets who have worked together to make a significant and sustained contribution to youth led social action in support of policing and/or their communities.
Employer Supported Policing Award

Open to organisations who support policing through local or national initiatives as well as supporting employees who volunteer within policing.
Leadership Award

Open to individual Special Constables, Police Support Volunteers and Volunteer Police Cadet Leaders who have demonstrated a significant and sustained contribution to leadership.
Innovation Award – Individual or Team

Open to Special Constables, Police Support Volunteers, Volunteer Police Cadets or any other volunteer involved in policing. The award recognises innovative contributions volunteers have made in support of policing and/or their communities.
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) Volunteer – Individual or Team

Open to OPCC volunteers who have demonstrated a significant and sustained contribution to policing and/or their communities.
Volunteering in Partnership Award – Individual or Team

Open to Special Constables, Police Support Volunteers, Volunteer Police Cadets or any other volunteer involved in policing. This award recognises volunteers who have demonstrated a significant and positive contribution to working with others in partnership for the benefit of their communities.

The window for nominations will close at midnight on Sunday (8 September). Shortlisting and selection will then take place from late September to early November ahead of the Awards ceremony itself.

Federation members can access a nomination form from the Home Office website.