Police Federation Awards Ceremony - Thursday 21st May 2026

Wiltshire Police Federation are pleased to announce the 1st Police Federation Awards Ceremony to be held at Wellington Barn in Calstone-Wellington.

The event will take place in May with award presentations recognising fantastic hard-working officers across our Force.  The ceremony has been designed to cover all areas of policing with award categories including:

• Officer of the year – Local Policing
• Officer of the year – Crime, Justice and Vulnerability
• Investigator of the year
• Unsung hero
• Above and beyond
• Job of the year
• Team award
• Inspirational award

Members will receive emails next week with details on how to nominate fellow Wiltshire Officers for the awards.  The closing date for nominations is Sunday 12^th April.

The event will be funded with the help of our generous sponsors.

Event details:

• Date:Thursday 21 May 2026
• Time: 7pm – 11pm
• Location: Wellington Barn in Calstone-Wellington

 Award Categories - full wording

Officer of the year – Local Policing

Recognising an officer from the Local Policing command who has performed to an exceptional level over the past year. We are looking for an allrounder whom colleagues feel demonstrates the values and behaviours of a Wiltshire Police officer (Courage, Respect and Empathy & Public Service) to the highest standard.

Officer of the year – Crime, Justice and Vulnerability

Recognising an officer from the Crime, Justice and Vulnerability command who has performed to an exceptional level over the past year. We are looking for an allrounder whom colleagues feel demonstrates the values and behaviours of a Wiltshire Police officer (Courage, Respect and Empathy & Public Service) to the highest standard.

Investigator of the year

Recognising an officer who has conducted investigations at a consistently high level over the last year. They have demonstrated tenacity, resilience and a flair for dealing with crime. This person will also have demonstrated excellent victim and witness care and be an example to other investigators in the organisation.

Unsung hero

Recognising an officer who always goes the extra mile for colleagues, the public, or both. This award is specifically to honour an individual who might otherwise go unnoticed despite the impact they have being significant through their selfless commitment to helping others.

Above and beyond

Recognising an officer who has gone further than anyone would expect, in the course of their duty. That could be an outstanding act of bravery or a level of service that is so exceptional it deserved that extra recognition. This award is to highlight those specific moments that make us proud of a colleague.

Job of the year

Recognising a specific investigation that stands out as an individual achievement over the last year. This could be an investigation that is particularly complex or protracted or resulted in a significant conviction. This aims to recognise an OIC who has achieved an excellent outcome for a victim.

Team award

Recognising a team who have stood out for their performance over the last year. Through teamwork and determination, they have consistently demonstrated the attitudes and behaviours expected by Wiltshire Police and the people we serve. This could be for either overall achievement or specific events that make that team the best we have.

Inspirational award

Recognising an officer who inspires us through their actions and achievements as a police officer. This person encapsulates the values expected of an officer and is someone who would be provided to others as an example of the best things in policing. This does not have to be someone who achieves the best results or performs the bravest acts but is someone you look up to for other reasons that deserve recognition.