THE categories have been announced for this year's Gwent Police Awards, which aims to recognise those working in the community.

The Gwent Good Citizen Award will be presented to someone in the community who has gone the extra mile to assist in keeping the people of Gwent safe.

This prestigious award could recognise actions by members of the public for their meritorious or public-spirited actions, their bravery or their work as a community champion, all of which assists the police and the community.

Anyone can nominate a member of the public for this award and the winner will be selected by the Police and Crime Commissioner.

The Young and Unsung category is to recognise a young person in the community who has made a significant contribution to improving their local community.

Gwent Police's Working In Partnership Award is about recognising the importance of working in partnership to deliver improved services to the citizens of Gwent.

It is considered a joint award and must outline clearly what partnership working has taken place, why and what the measurable outcome of improving awareness, involvement or service delivery has been.

This award is not about the police's everyday partnership working but new innovations, creating approaches and achieving better outcomes.

Any individual or group of people can be nominated for the award.

They should include both Gwent staff as well as partners such as local authorities, voluntary sectors or citizens.

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