Nominations are open for this year’s Awards of Excellence. Great examples of bravery, dedication, commitment and hard work are seen throughout the Force every single day. Some of these stories make the headlines, but many don’t.
That’s why we’re asking you to tell us who deserves recognition. Our annual awards ceremony is a chance to celebrate colleagues who have gone the extra mile, and the awards are all the more meaningful because every winner has been nominated by their peers.
We present awards in five categories, which are explained below. The simple nomination form is available at the bottom of the page and should be completed and returned to us by 3 March 2025.
Team of the year
This award celebrates the outstanding achievements of a team that has demonstrated exceptional dedication and professionalism in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the travelling public.
Some of the things we are looking for:
Evidence of collaboration and teamwork
Innovation in addressing crime, community engagement or public safety
High levels of professionalism and integrity
Performance we can all be proud of
Cop of the year
This award recognises the contributions of a police officer who has demonstrated outstanding dedication, courage, and integrity in the line of duty.
Some of the things we are looking for:
An officer who has a proactive and positive approach to community engagement
Someone who motivates, inspires and leads others
Evidence of problem-solving or taking an innovative approach to a challenge
An officer who has shown extraordinary courage or selflessness
Special of the year
This award acknowledges the vital role volunteer police officers play and recognises the resilience and commitment of a Special Constable who has made an outstanding difference to rail users.
Some of the things we are looking for:
Strong commitment to and excellence in volunteering
Evidence of a positive impact on the community
An example of extraordinary courage or selflessness
Someone who is a role model to their colleagues
Detective investigation of the year
This award recognises an individual or team with extraordinary investigative skills that have led to a crime/crime series being solved.
We are looking for some of the following:
Outstanding commitment to investigative work
Resilience and determination to bring offender/s to justice
Willingness to take an innovative approach or go the extra mile
A compassionate approach to victims and witnesses
Chair’s award
This is a special award that recognises a special individual or team. It could be a colleague who volunteers in their community, a team that has raised significant sums for charity, an individual who has tirelessly supported their colleagues, or someone who has been an inspiration during their policing career.
We are looking for:
A heartwarming story of someone who quietly gets on with making a difference but who deserves recognition
If any of your colleagues come to mind as you read these categories, download the nomination form, and tell us a bit about them. There are no limits to the number of nominations you can submit, but you must email them to info@btpfed.co.uk by 3 March 2025.
Last year’s winners are pictured below with Federation Chair, Stuart Cowan, and Simon Powell from our headline sponsors, Ardonagh. You can watch the videos of our winners' stories here.
