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NHWA 2025 Police Commissioner’s Award

In recognition of a police officer or employee who has worked with Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) in Australia or Neighbourhood Support New Zealand (NSNZ), to empower people and communities through the development of strong and effective partnerships that promotes safer communities, engagement and social inclusion.

Download an application form or complete the online form below.

Please submit applications by 31 October 2025.

While there is no set word limit, your application should not exceed 4 pages.

Please attach all supporting documentation to your online form or email, when submitting your application (unlimited attachments).

Download Nomination Form

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Nominee Information

Nominee **

Title First Name Last Name

Rank/Position **

Region/District **

Telephone **

Email **

Postal Address **

Address Line 1 Address Line 2 State / Territory Postcode

Length of involvement in NHW **

Positions held relating to NHW (if relevant)

NHW Awards/Recognition received previously

Other Awards/Recognition received, if relevant

AWARD CRITERIA

How has the nominee contributed to 3 or more of the below Award Criteria:

Reduce or prevention of crime and disorder
Reduce fear of crime
Address issues relating to anti-social behaviour
Build community spirit and cohesion
Reassure members of the public
Enhance partnerships and/or working with other community groups
Improve quality of life within local communities
Create safer neighbourhoods

Where possible, provide examples that refer to the above Award Criteria.

Evidence of contribution to NHW and the concept of community policing.

Reduction and/or prevention of crime and disorder. Reduction of fear of crime. Addressing issues relating to anti-social behaviour.

Building community spirit and cohesion. Reassuring members of the public. Enhancing partnerships and/or working with other community groups.

Improve the quality of life within local communities. Creating safer neighbourhoods.

Explain how the nominee upholds one or more of Neighbourhood Watch Australasia's core values: Safety, Community, Inclusion, Integrity, and Professionalism. *

Summary of why the nominated person is considered deserving of the Neighbourhood Watch Australasia (NHWA) Police Commissioner’s Award. *

Nominator Information

Nominator **

First Name Last Name

Nominator Telephone **

Nominator Email **

Postal Address **

Address Line 1 Address Line 2 State / Territory Postcode

Referee **

First Name Last Name

Telephone **

Email **

Does the nomination have the support of the relevant NHW jurisdiction? **

Any other information relevant to the nomination

IMPORTANT Please upload all supporting materials such as newspaper articles, photos, letters, or other relevant information.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 512 MB.

If possible, please submit documents in PDF or JPEG format. There is no limit for the number of attachments.

Notes for Supporting Materials

Thank you for taking the time to nominate a Police Officer/employee involved in NHW.

NHWA Award nominations are evaluated by an independent panel of delegates from across Australia. The Award is coordinated by the NHWA National Office, and winners are selected based on the information provided in the application.

For any enquiries, please contact NHWA at:
Email: admin@nhwa.com.au | Phone: 0428 377 901

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