WMP Excellence Awards – Categories
If you know of a deserving police officer, PCSO, police staff, special constable, volunteer or team who deserve to be recognised then this is your chance to show what they mean to you. The judges will be particularly looking out for nominees who have embraced the force’s values:
- Service
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Professionalism
- Equality, diversity & human rights
So if you know an individual, or team that deserves to be recognised, and would like to make a nomination you can do so in one of two ways.
You can complete the electronic nomination form online. Use this form to nominate if you work for West Midlands Police (Only accessible to West Midlands Police employees) and Use this form to nominate if you are a member of the public or partner agency.
Or
You can download and print a paper copy of the nomination form, where you can either scan and email the form back to us at wmp_excellenceawards@westmidlands.police.uk or post them to:
Dawn Fisher, Excellence Awards, West Midlands Police, PO Box 52, Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway, B4 6NQ.
The deadline is Friday 17th July 2026.
If you have any questions please use the email above.
Nomination Categories
Outstanding Bravery of the Year Award
Celebrates those who have shown outstanding bravery in the course of carrying out their duties (team or individual).
The Chris Johnson Driving Diversity Award
For individuals or teams who have made significant progress in improving our culture in terms of equality, diversity and inclusion. Named in honour of a former Assistant Chief Constable.
Outstanding Victim Care Award
Awarded for excellence in victim-centred investigations and safeguarding vulnerable people.
The Barrie Simpson Investigator of the Year
For individuals or teams who have carried out complex investigations and have achieved
exceptional results. This award is in memory of Detective Superintendent Barrie Simpson and is
for any member of the force who has displayed excellent investigative skills, including personal
and professional resilience during an investigation, the use of innovative methods of investigation,
the coordination of large-scale investigation and the appropriate identification and support of
vulnerable victims and witnesses. Entries should be based on a case that has now been finalised
through the court process, although findings and sentencing will not have a negative bearing on the
judging process.
Police Officer of the Year
For those who have exemplified our values of courage, compassion, integrity, and professionalism going above and beyond what’s expected to make a significant contribution to policing.
Police Community Support Officer of the Year
Individuals will be judged on their personal skills, how they add value to policing their communities through listening, recording and solving community issues and how the force benefits from the high-quality community intelligence they bring.
Police Staff Member of the Year
For those who have exemplified our values of courage, compassion, integrity and professionalism going above and beyond what’s expected to make a significant contribution to policing.
Special Constabulary Award
For those who have exemplified our values of courage, compassion, integrity and professionalism going above and beyond what’s expected to make a significant contribution to policing.
Volunteer of the Year
For WMP volunteers or members of the public who have made an extraordinary contribution through a single act of bravery or a sustained contribution to their community.
The Andrew Le Comte Memorial Award for Inspirational Leadership
In remembrance of PC Andrew Stephen Le Comte, who was killed on 4 February 1984, aged 21, during a fall whilst searching for suspects on a shop roof at night. The winner will have inspired others with a passion for policing, allowing others to achieve and reach their potential while offering outstanding leadership skills.
The Police and Crime Commissioner’s Community Thank You Award
Awarded to an individual or group who have worked with the police, providing assistance through local initiatives such as Street Watch or community groups
Student Officer of the Year
To recognise student officers, including new special constables, who have made an immediate impact, shown exceptional commitment, a passion for policing and demonstrated the force values.
Problem Solving Award
This award is for an individual or team who have identified a significant issue or community priority
affecting some aspect of policing in WMP. In doingso they have applied a problem-solving approach
to devise an innovative means of addressing the issue, using problem solving tools to clearly
evidence each stage of the project. The nominee will have consulted a range of sources to inform
the solution and the impact of the project can be measured in a quantitative or qualitative
methodology with a clear change seen following the implementation of the solution on either the
force, community or partner organisations. The solution involves a level of collaboration either
internally or externally and has been delivered in line with the force objectives, the Code of Ethics
or helped deliver cost savings for the organisation. Good practice will have also been shared, either
across the organisation or externally.
Team of the Year
For those who have made a significant overall achievement to operational policing and have achieved exceptional results in reducing crime while building trust and confidence in the community.