People urged to nominate a hero for awards recognising volunteers help to policing

Police and crime commissioner Donna Jones is hosting her second annual award ceremony at the Police and Crime Commissioner Awards 2023. It will recognise volunteers and staff from across the public, private and voluntary sector at a special celebratory ceremony to be held in March.

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The commissioner is also asking for nominations directly from the public for members for the Community Volunteer of the Year Award, which recognises members of the public who have worked to make their local community safer. Either in a formal volunteer role within an organisation or someone who volunteers on their own to help others, nominations for these local heroes can be made via this simple online form.

Alongside the award open for public nomination, there are also awards for volunteers and staff directly supporting policing and the Police and Crime Commissioner’s office. These awards are nominated from within policing, commissioned services and partner organisations.

Ms Jones said: ‘Volunteers and our partners make a huge difference to policing and play a significant part in making communities safer. This award will recognise the enormous contributions they make to society. There are thousands of local volunteers and staff supporting others and making a difference who deserve recognition for the positive impact they make. I am delighted to be able to host another ceremony in 2023.’

Anyone can submit a nomination for the Community Volunteer of the Year Award by using the online form. The deadline for nominations is February 6.