Women in Policing Award 2022: nominations now open

23 February 2022

Members of West Midlands Police Federation are being urged to put colleagues forward for this year’s Women in Policing Award.

Nominations have now opened and branch deputy chair Sam Hughes said she hoped some of the outstanding women who serve on the Force would be recognised and celebrated for their achievements over the past 12 months.

Sam said: “This is a great opportunity to recognise some of the extraordinary work carried out by colleagues. 

“Policing, and what is expected of our officers, has changed a lot in recent years and that is why the Women in Policing Award is so important. We have to recognise those who go above and beyond while serving their communities and supporting their colleagues.”

Presented by the Police Federation of England and Wales in 2015, the Women in Policing Award recognises a current or recently retired officer who has gone above and beyond their job while on duty. 

The first 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 who spoke out about her experience of domestic abuse and being in a controlling relationship.

Chief Inspector Sharon Baker - the 2021 award-winner.

Nominations for the 2022 awards can be made by police officers or police staff and the closing date is 28 March.

Members can email West Midlands Police Federation to make their nominations with all those nominated receiving 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.