Justice Awards 08
Leicestershire's national award winners
Naomi Sharpe (16) won a top national award for her work with the Criminal Justice System, volunteering for more than a year at the Youth Zone, a local centre for young people.
Naomi said: "Amazing, really shocked. I just hope this will inspire other people to do the same. It means a lot to me because I love working with kids and it's nothing but pleasure to do. I've told my boss a million times and i'll tell her again she's not getting rid or me."
Anti-social behavior in the Ashby Road area of Leicester is down by 40 per cent (source: Charnwood Council notes June 2008). Part of that is due to Youth Zone, an activities centre for children and young people, which relies on volunteers like Naomi to run activities.
Sergeant Kevin Wright, from Loughborough police station, said: "Naomi is a shining example of a young person who is motivated and involved in their local community and wants to make a difference - a role model for local youngsters."
Coalville Police Station's PRIDE Unit also won a Justice Award for providing home alarms for elderly victims of crime.
Peter Stirland, co-ordinator for PRIDE Unit said: "Terrific. It's a reward for all the people who have taken part in 15 years of service. We are delighted to have received this in our 15th year." Volunteer Colin Birley said: "We were so amazed when they read our name out, we never thought we would get it."
Leicestershire and Rutland Justice Awards Ceremony
The LCJB held a local Jusice Awards ceremony at Leicestershire Police Force Headquarters in November 2008 attended by more than 120 people.
The ceremony recognised the hard work and commitment of every person and team nominated. There were 48 nominations submitted in 2008 compared with 17 the year before.
The awards were presented by the then High Sheriff of Leicester Mr David Wyrko QPM.
Local Justice Award recipients
To view last year's award recipients click on the award cateogry:
Outstanding achievement in caring for victims
Outstanding contribution to tackling youth crime (young peole under the age of 18)
Outstanding contribution to working with offenders
Outstanding contribution to engaging communities
Outstanding commitment to diversity
Long Service award for continued commitment and dedication
Outstanding achievement in caring for victims
Winners
- Elizabeth Collins - Senior Crown Prosecutor
- Identification Unit
Commended
- Kate Carty - Chief Crown Prosecutor
- Heidi Brooker - Witness Care Unit
- Amanda Lane - Detective Constable
- Ann Meatyard - Senior Crown Prosecutor
- Gregory Beaven - Senior Crown Prosecutor
- Adrian Giles - Victims Contact Officer for Leicester City Youth Offending Service
- Duncan Lawrie - Intelligence Officer
- Mick Studley - Area Director for Victim Support
- Victim Care Unit
- PRIDE Unit
- South Area Domestic Abuse Investigation Unit
- Harborough Be Safe
Outstanding contribution to tackling youth crime (young peole under the age of 18)
Winners
- Jackie Barker - Volunteer Community Panel Member
- Early Intervention Team
Commended
- Chris Hawkins - Volunteer with the County Youth Offending Service
- Dave Isaac - Volunteer with the Youth Offending Service
- Jonathon Conte - Scuba Diving Instructor
- Oadby Police Neighbourhood Team
- North West Leicestershire Alcohol Misuse Partnership
Outstanding contribution to working with offenders
Winners
- Jackie Abbott - Prison Officer
- Crime Justice Drug Team
Commended
- Rev Helen Dearnley - Co-ordinating Chaplain for Her Majesty's Prison Service
- MAPPOM Team
- Bail Support Team
Outstanding contribution to engaging communities
Winners
- Mike Hallisey - Probation Officer
Commended
- Peter Smith - Community Support Officer (PCSO)
Outstanding commitment to diversity
Winners
- Black Cases Forum
Commended
- Garry Robinson - Acting Head of Residence for HMPS
- Leicestershire Constabulary and Somali Development Services
Long Service award for continued commitment and dedication
Winners
- Bernard Singleton - Volunteer for Victim Support
Commended
- David Hardman - HMCS (now retired)
- Aldona Andrew - Management Support Officer for Leicestershire Constabulary
- Sharon Jackman - Volunteer with County Youth Offending Service
- Simon Doran - Probation Officer
- Greg Parle - Probation Officer
Volunteer of the year
Winners
- Sylvia Blaikie - Volunteer Co-ordinator at HMP Leicester Visitor Centre
Commended
- Thelma Mandrick - Volunteer for the Leicestershire and Rutland Probation Trust
- Naomi Sharpe - Volunteer at the Youth Zone
- Ellen Barrow - Volunteer within the Magistrates Court shop
- Sandie Gough - Volunteer Project Manager at the Youth Zone
Partnership of the year
Winners
- Leicestershire Youth Offending Services
Commended
- Anti Social Behaviour Delivery Group
- CJSSS Local Implementation Team
- Leicestershire and Rutland Criminal Justice Board Delivery Team