15 May 2008
Sheriffs’ Award for outstanding bravery – nominate now
This is your opportunity to nominate people or organisations
worthy of receiving this unique bravery award.
For the third year, nominations are being sought from the
public, security and emergency services and from armed forces
across the United Kingdom for those who have displayed selfless
determination, bravery, courage and initiative in protecting
people, property or liberty.
A cheque for £2,000 will be awarded and the name of the recipient
of Sheriffs' Award 2008 will be inscribed on a special scroll which
will be inserted in a Book of Honour on permanent display within
the Central Criminal Court, at The Old Bailey.
Sheriff of the City of London, Alderman Ian Luder said: “I am
delighted to be associated with this award, which recognises acts
of exceptional bravery shown by people from all walks of life. This
scheme is a superb initiative by the Worshipful Company of Security
Professionals.”
Mr Peter French, Master of the WCoSP said: "The Worshipful
Company of Security Professionals are proud to honour so many
heroes from all walks of life. For the family of those that we
honour, the awards ceremony may be the only time they hear
how brave their wife, husband, mother, father or sibling was.
In each year we identify an individual or group that has made a
difference by protecting their community" .
Nomination forms can be found
on www.professionalsecurity.co.uk/company, follow
the link for “Sheriffs’ Award”. For more information contact:
Trevor Vaughan MBE
Chairman
Sheriffs Award Committee
The Worshipful Company of
Security Professionals
Tel 07796443832 Email
Trevor.cosp@gmail.com
Notes for editors
The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals (WCoSP) seeks
to create and nurture a culture that secures the principles which
protect people, property and liberty. In the UK up to 500,000 are
employed in security related services. The Company provides a link
with 900 years of City traditions, whilst seeking to establish a
charitable body for a profession that is also at the forefront of
UK technology.