Norfolk Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor the Norfolk Constabulary’s ‘Norfolk Safer Community Awards 2014’
Now entering its seventh year, the Norfolk Safer Community Awards offer people the opportunity to support the continuing efforts of the community and the Constabulary in helping to keep Norfolk a safer county to live, work and visit.
The awards combine internal recognition with local communities voting for officers they feel deserve an award for their contributions to their local community. Additionally, if people know of an exceptional individual or group who need to be thanked they are encouraged to nominate them for an award.
The Chief Constable’s Special Recognition Award is an opportunity for the Chief Constable to recognise the work of an individual or team where their contribution to delivering the Constabulary’s performance has been significant, yet under-recognised.
Nova Fairbank of the Norfolk Chamber said “We have been honoured to support the NOSCA awards for many years and we are extremely proud to continue to support the Chief Constable’s Special Recognition Award, as part of our partnership working with the Norfolk Constabulary”
“It goes without saying that the Norfolk Constabulary plays a vital part in maintaining the growth of the Norfolk economy by supporting part of what makes Norfolk such a fantastic place to live and grow a business.”
“When speaking to business Leaders that have relocated to Norfolk, many have remarked that the quality of life in Norfolk is a significant factor in their decision to settle here. This inward investment into the county is vital and through the hard work and dedication of our local police force, Norfolk is a safe and attractive community to do business in.”
Chief Constable Simon Bailey believes the Norfolk Safer Community Awards help recognise excellence from police officers and members of the community.
“In these times of financial challenge where we are having to deliver a high level of service with less funding it is pleasing to see so many people going above and beyond what is expected of them. I would urge you all to nominate and vote for those people from local communities through to police officers and police staff, who with their actions and words have made a difference to the area, we all live and work in.”
Two new categories have been added in 2014. The recipient of the Bravery Award will be chosen by the Chief Constable to recognise outstanding bravery in any walk of life. Members of the public will also be able to vote for the Norfolk ‘Police Dog of the Year’ category. Voting for this award will be carried out via Norfolk Constabulary’s Facebook page.
As before, readers of the Eastern Daily Press can choose their Community Officer of the Year, who are nominated by district commanders across Norfolk. Voting forms will be available in the paper and online shortly.
The three other categories that members of the public can nominate someone for are; The John (Cecil) Mason Volunteer of the Year, Young Citizen(s) of the Year and Community Citizen(s) of the Year.
Norfolk Safer Community Awards are funded by sponsorship from commercial and community partners.
Sponsors for 2014 include:
• Eastern Daily Press – Community Police Officers of the Year • Office for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk • Norfolk Chamber of Commerce • Shell UK Ltd • Dardan Security • Reed Specialist Recruitment • East of England Co-operative • Holiday Inn
Nominations can be received between 14 July and 15 August 2014. The winners and runners-up will be invited to a special awards evening taking place at Holiday Inn, Cromer Road, Norwich on Thursday 23 October 2014.
Full information about the awards and entry criteria is available on the new NOSCAs website along with online nomination forms for all categories www.noscas.co.uk
2014 Categories are:
1 Student Officer of the Year
2 Investigator of the Year
3 The John (Cecil) Mason Volunteer of the Year Award
4 The Reach Out Award
5 The Excellence Award
6 Young Citizen(s) of the Year
7 Problem Solver of the Year
8 Community Citizen(s) of the Year
9 The Chief Constable’s Special Recognition Award
10 The Bravery Award
11 Community Officer of the Year
• Police Officer (Jim Wilson Plate)
• Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)
• Special Constabulary Officer of the Year
12 Outstanding Team of the Year
13 Police Dog of the Year
14 Safer Neighbourhood Team of the Year
