Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands, Simon Foster, is on the lookout to champion the region’s unsung heroes.
Nominations are now open for this year’s Outstanding Citizens’ Awards. This year, we’re excited to host our awards in partnership with BirminghamLive.
The awards honour people in the West Midlands who have made exceptional contributions to our community through volunteering, acts of bravery, campaigning, dedication to their neighbourhood, or working tirelessly to improve safety.
The deadline for nominations is Thursday 7th August 2025 and the awards event will take place on Monday 6th October 2025.
There are five awards categories up for grabs this year:
- Outstanding Citizen
- Outstanding Young Citizen (18 and under)
- Outstanding Community Project
- Outstanding Contribution to Tackling Knife Crime in Communities
- Outstanding Contribution to Supporting Victims of Crime
If you know someone whose dedication and positive impact deserve recognition, we encourage you to submit a nomination.
Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands, Simon Foster said: “Every year, I am immensely impressed by the incredible stories of courage, kindness and commitment shown by people across our region.
“These awards are a chance to shine a light on people who go above and beyond to make our communities safer, stronger and more united. I urge everyone to take a moment to nominate someone who truly deserves recognition.”
You can nominate someone by three ways:
- Complete our online nomination form
- Download and complete a copy of our nomination form and email it to wmpcc@westmidlands.police.uk
- Download and complete a copy of our nomination form and return via post to:
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner
Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway
Birmingham B4 6NQ
Outstanding Citizens’ Award 2025 Nomination Form
If you have any questions about this years’ Outstanding Citizens’ Awards, or the nomination process, you can contact us on 0121 626 6060, or email wmpcc@westmidlands.police.uk.
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