8 June 2026

Dorset Police Federation Recognition Awards Returns in 2027

Celebrating our Incredible Colleagues... coming in 2027… the return of the Dorset Police Federation Recognition Awards!

The Federation’s Wonderful Winter Awards Ceremony is coming back in February - once again recognising and celebrating Police Officers who have gone above and beyond in their difficult roles.

Acts of bravery, incredible operational and investigative work and amazing officers who go over and above from all the Federated ranks will be highlighted.

Colleagues should receive a form on email in the coming days with details of how to nominate fellow Dorset Police Officers for the Awards.

Categories to consider include Frontline Officer of the Year, Investigator of the Year, Operational Support Officer of the Year, Sergeant of the Year, Inspector or Chief Inspector of the Year and Colleague of the Year.

Dorset Police Federation Chair Chris Wood said: “What an amazing night it was in February celebrating the success of our colleagues… and we can’t wait to do it all over again in 2027.

“There was emotion, humour and pride in abundance. It truly was a magical evening. We are delighted to say we are returning with the event being even bigger and better next year!”

The closing date for nominations is the end of September 2026.

Winners will then be informed of their success and be invited to the prestigious evening in February.

Chris added: “Our colleagues are out there every day carrying out an incredibly difficult job and deserve this recognition and celebration for going above and beyond in their difficult roles.

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

More information about the Dorset 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.