| Dear Supporter,
Every day, thousands of Neighbourhood Watch volunteers go above and beyond to make their communities safer, stronger and more connected. They give their time, energy and passion to support others, prevent crime, improve wellbeing and bring people together. Thank you to all those people that have already nominated, however, if you have forgotten or not had time, this is a gentle reminder that now is your opportunity to recognise and celebrate their achievements.
Our Neighbourhood Watch Volunteer Awards are open for nominations, and we’re looking for inspiring individuals whose dedication deserves recognition. Whether it’s a Coordinator, District or Area Lead, Cyberhood Watch Ambassador, Association Lead, or your local Membership Support Administrator, we want to hear about the people making a difference in your community.
This year, nominations are open across five categories:
🏆 Community Health and Wellbeing
🏆 Crime Prevention
🏆 Young Volunteer
🏆 Special Recognition
🏆 Innovation and Reach
If someone has inspired you, supported your community, developed an innovative project, helped prevent crime, or consistently gone the extra mile, please take a few moments to nominate them.
Nominations for the 2026 Volunteer Awards close on Sunday 5 July, so don’t miss your chance to recognise one of our amazing volunteers.
You can nominate any of our wonderful Neighbourhood Watch volunteers and find full details about the awards by visiting: https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/volunteerawards
Need some inspiration? Take a look at our fantastic 2025 winners:
• Jan, Association Lead in Wandsworth, won the Special Recognition Award for her outstanding dedication and leadership.
• Sean from Meon Vale received the Community Health and Wellbeing Award for his work bringing people together and supporting residents.
• Reg from the West Midlands won the Crime Prevention Award for his commitment to helping keep his community safe.
• Graham from Dorset received the Innovation and Reach Award for finding creative ways to grow Neighbourhood Watch membership and engagement.
• Umar from Lancashire won the Young Volunteer Award for the remarkable contribution he makes in his local area.
Behind every successful Neighbourhood Watch scheme is a volunteer who cares deeply about their community. By nominating them, you’re helping to ensure their hard work, commitment and impact are recognised and celebrated.
A nomination only takes a few minutes, but the recognition can mean the world to a volunteer.
Don’t let their efforts go unnoticed—submit your nomination today.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the volunteers.
Best wishes
Cheryl
Cheryl Spruce | Head of Membership and Community Engagement | (she/her)
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NETWORK, Central Support Team |