NOMINATIONS for the Devon & Cornwall Police Federation Recognition Awards 2026 have now opened.

The annual event, which celebrates the very best colleagues serve with Devon & Cornwall Police, returns in October.

And nominations, which must be submitted to [email protected] and include a short citation as to why the nominee deserves the award, are now open until June 1.

The Federation are looking for nominations for the following categories: Plymouth Divisional Award; South Devon Divisional Award; North, East, West Devon Divisional Award; Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Divisional Award; Bravery Award; Federation Representative Of The Year; Compassionate Cop/Inspiration Award; Team of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Winners will be informed of their success in mid June and be invited to the evening in October.

Chair of Devon and Cornwall Police Federation, Katie Clements, said: ‘All at the Federation are delighted to be returning with our Second Recognition Awards in October this year to recognise and celebrate Police Officers who have gone above and beyond in their difficult roles.

‘The event was a resounding success in 2025 and we look forward to this October.

‘Our colleagues are out there every day carrying out an incredibly difficult job and deserve this recognition.

‘They run towards danger and are increasingly under attack, often going above and beyond to prevent and detect crime, keep people safe and protect our communities.

‘We now need you to nominate your deserving colleagues!’

More information about the Devon and Cornwall Police Federation Recognition Awards - and a growing list of sponsors - will be revealed in the coming weeks and months in the run up to the evening.