Last night (17 June) saw the third annual Norfolk Safer
Community Awards presentations, celebrating outstanding
contributions made by police officers, police staff and members of
the community.
Chief Constable Phil Gormley hosted this very special event held
at Dunston Hall, Norwich, to which all shortlisted entries were
invited. They were joined by the event sponsors, invited guests
from the community, and senior officers and staff.
Speaking about the evening Mr Gormley said, "Last night was
about recognising and rewarding some of the fantastic work that
takes place across the county, particularly when the Constabulary
and the wider community work side-by-side.
It was a tremendous evening, and I’m extremely proud of the
dedication and commitment shown by so many people.”
The winners of each award category were announced on the night
and each received a cut-glass trophy from Caithness Crystal,
presented by the award category sponsor.
Student Officer of the Year Award
Sponsored by City College Norwich
PC 1281 Laura Symonds – Response, Norwich
Investigator of the Year Award
Sponsored
by ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation)
A/Detective Inspector Alice Scott – Protective Services
The John (Cecil) Mason Volunteer of the Year
Award
Sponsored by HTK
David Trehearn – Police Support Volunteer
Diversity in Action Award
Sponsored by Norfolk Police Authority
Joint partnership & Magdalen/Bradwell Project – Operation
Comfort
- Penny Carpenter
- PCSO Caron Young
- Inspector Alun Gibbs
- Mr Walter Lloyd Smith
- Sister Carol Cordiner (Bradwell District Nursing Team)
Continuous Improvement Award
Sponsored by National Policing Improvement Agency
Superintendent Stuart Gunn & Contact and Control Room
Young Citizen(s) of the Year Award
Sponsored by Shell UK Ltd
(award open to young people aged 11-20)
Amy Ellwood and Fay Bailey
Problem Solver of the Year Award
Sponsored by Kevin Piper Media Ltd
PC 193 Lee Howell – SNT Gorleston
Community Citizen of the Year Award
Sponsored by Norfolk Police Authority
(award open to members of the community)
Richard Flatters – Prince’s Trust Team Leader for North Walsham
The Excellence Award
Sponsored by Reed Specialist Recruitment
PCSO 8144 Steven Downes – SNT Norwich, Mile Cross
Community Officer of the Year
Awards
Sponsored by the Eastern Daily Press
(nominated by readers of the EDP in their ‘Best Bobby on the Beat’
campaign)
PC 1216 Jason Howell – Police Officer
PCSO 8193 Joanne Robotham – PCSO
Special Sergeant 7964 Fred Jude – Special Constabulary
Outstanding Team of the Year Award
Sponsored by GSL Dardan
Customer Service Team Project
- Ian Fuller
- Sandra Scott
- Sergeant Chris Claydon
- Sarah Clarke
- Nigel Norman
Safer Neighbourhood Team of the Year
Award
Sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements
West Centre SNT:
- Inspector 4185 Nigel Richards
- Sgt 1743 Sarah Duxbury
- PC 129 Nick Paling
- PC 1577 Charlotte West
- PC 1630 Kelly Talyor
- PCSO 8469 Malcolm Cornaby
- PCSO 8353 Paul Anderson
- PCSO 8384 Mick Olesen
In addition three special presentations were made on the night:
- Continuous Improvement winners Contact and Control Room were
also awarded The Bill Nelson Memorial Cup, which is presented
annually to an individual or team demonstrating significant
achievement.
- Community Officer of the Year PC Jason Howell was presented
with the Jim Wilson plate which is presented to the Community
Police Officer of the Year by ex-Chairman of the Police Authority
Jim Wilson.
- Student officer of the Year PC Laura Symonds received the
Armada Plate, which is awarded to the student police officer who
has shown the most significant achievement in the past year.
A ‘Special Commendation’ award was also presented to Broadland
District Council for their innovative work with the Constabulary
and continued record of achievement.
Finally, a huge thankyou to everyone who made a nomination, as
well as all the sponsors whose financial support has allowed the
event to be held, including a special thankyou to Kall Kwik Norwich
who generously supplied all the high quality print for the NOSCAs
2010
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