Women in Policing Award nominations closing date approaches

21 March 2022

Police Federation Welsh lead Nicky Ryan has reminded members that nominations for the 2022 Women in Policing Award close next Monday (28 March).

And she is hoping that this year will bring the first Welsh winner of the award.

She said: “So much is expected of our police officers and it is nice to be able to celebrate some of their achievements.

“I think it is important that the extraordinary work of our members is given the recognition it deserves and the Women in Policing Awards gives us the chance to do that.

“The women who are nominated are truly inspirational figures so I am really looking forward to the awards this year.”

The annual awards, organised by the Police Federation of England and Wales, were first held in  2015 to recognise a serving or recently retired officer who has gone above and beyond their job, while on duty. 

The first ever Women in Policing Award was presented to the families of Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes, the two Greater Manchester Police officers killed in a gun and grenade attack in 2012.

The winner of the 2021 award was Chief Inspector Sharon Baker of Avon and Somerset (pictured below receiving her award), who spoke out about her experience of domestic abuse and being in a controlling relationship.

Nominations for the 2022 awards can be made by police officers or police staff via the local Federation branch. All nominees will receive a certificate and a Women in Policing badge.

The winner will be announced at the Police Federation’s annual national conference in Manchester in May.