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The BAPA Inspirational Awards 2017
September 30, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - October 1, 2017 @ 1:00 am
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The primary role of the Black and Asian Police Association (BAPA) is to support, value, encourage and represent BME staff by protecting their right to equity in the workplace. We seek to improve the working environment within our organization and to enhance racial harmony and the quality of service delivered to the BME community of the West Midlands. The BAPA also assists the West Midlands Police Service in delivering a fair, equitable service to all sections, ethnic backgrounds and religions of the West Midlands Police Community.
A few ordinary officers have achieved extra-ordinary things and have changed the course and the history of policing. We have influenced changes in legislation which has in turn improved the quality of service delivery and improved the working environment. There is still work to be done as new recruits join our ranks standing on the shoulders of those before them who chose to blaze a trail and, with courage, raise our head above the parapet.
We now want to acknowledge and celebrate key contributors in our BME policing and community family who have gone beyond the call of duty and made a significant difference. We are therefore hosting an awards event on September 30th 2017, at Tally Ho, which will acknowledge them, with our communities, and inspire others to assist. We also have an educational element for youth separately and on the night an informative guide to the history of BAPA.
Awards and Criteria.
In the  Community Category
Community Champion Award
Nominees Should have over the  year or over a period of time worked within the community to ensure that  cohesion and harmony is maintained and promoted. Nominees can be someone who  works alongside criminal justice system (non-police) or third sector who has  exhibited leadership in ensuring fairness, equity of treatment and outcome.  Nominee could include Custody Visitors, BME appropriate adults/advocates, KIN  individuals or Community panel representatives. Stop and search etc. Â
Unsung Hero Award
Any person who runs clubs or put  on events to promote community and give outlets to BME peoples. Nominees  should be community volunteers who put others first. Scout leaders, OAP  luncheon Clubs, Football Coaches or Cubs, Sports or Youth Club providers.
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In the Police Category
Police Officers:
Officer of the  Year Award
Officers who has this year or  over a period of time endeavoured to ensure equality and fairness within West  Midlands Police.
Nominee can work in any role but  ideally should be a champion for the BME agenda within force.
Police Staff
Civilian   Officer of the Year Award
Staff members who over the year  or over a period of time endeavoured to ensure equality and fairness within  West Midlands Police.
Nominee can work in any role but  ideally should be a champion for the BME agenda within force.
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Joint Police and Community Awards
Inspiration Police and  Community Award
Nominees include any person  working in educating children or young adults. Nominee should have over the  year or period of time shown dedication to the education or empowerment of  BME peoples whether in 4-18 education or mentoring of individuals out of education.
Outstanding Police and  Community Award
To be awarded to Police Officer,  Police Staff or Team who have over the year or period of time shown real  genuine commitment to equality and fairness between West Midlands Police and  the Community. Nominees should have shown imitative and invention in tackling  issues which divide and harm individuals and communities.
Life Time Achievement Award
Nominee should have shown over  and period of time a commitment to diversity and fairness in the CJS.  Individual must have shown they were  willing to challenge and persevere  in the face of opposition.
Have you nominated?
Nominations still open until 15th September.
Contact the organisort for a nomination form.
