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Submit nominations for the Neighbourhood Watch Awards

<div class="ExternalClass204D46F802DE4FAF99C346146A88912C"><p>The Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards honour accredited volunteers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. </p></div>

<h2 class="sectHeading">About the awards<br></h2> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p> You can submit your nominations for the 2024 Neighbourhood Watch Awards from Monday, 9 September until 23:59 on Friday, 4 October 2024.<br></p></div></div></span> <p>Every year, the City honours accredited Neighbourhood Watch volunteers who have provided exceptional services to their community.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Award categories </h2><p>You can nominate an individual Neighbourhood Watch member or an entire Neighbourhood Watch. You can also nominate the same person or Neighbourhood Watch for more than one award category, but you will need to submit separate nominations for each.<br></p><h4>Award categories for individual members:<br></h4><ul><li> <strong>Neighbourhood Watch Member of the Year:</strong> a member who upholds, with outstanding achievement, the purpose of safeguarding its members and property.<br></li><li> <strong>Organisational Excellence:</strong> for excellence in Neighbourhood Watch management.</li><li> <strong>Mobiliser of the Year:</strong> for exceptional efforts to mobilise communities in support of safety.</li><li> <strong>Inspiration of the Year:</strong> a Neighbourhood Watch leader who has displayed inspirational public leadership, across several Neighbourhood Watches, in support of community safety and the greater public good.</li><li> <strong>Crime Fighter of the Year:</strong> for exceptional, selfless, professional and committed service, in the fight against crime.</li><li> <strong>Courage in Action:</strong> in recognition of sustained Neighbourhood Watch operations in the face of highly compromised community safety, like drug activity or gang violence.</li></ul><h4>Award categories for Neighbourhood Watches:<br></h4><ul><li> <strong>Neighbourhood Watch of the Year:</strong> an organisation that upholds, with outstanding achievement, the purpose of safeguarding its members and property against crime and other safety concerns.</li><li> <strong>Situational Crime Prevention Award:</strong> in recognition of exceptional efforts towards a clean, healthy and safe environment, in which communities can lead dignified lives. </li><li> <strong>Social Responsibility Award:</strong> in recognition of a deep commitment to addressing mitigating and healing social ills, towards healthier, inclusive and united communities. </li><li> <strong>Courage in Action Award:</strong> in recognition of sustained operations in the face of highly compromised community safety..</li></ul><h2 class="sectHeading">How to nominate</h2> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p> You can only nominate Neighbourhood Watch members or organisations that are accredited with the <a href="https://www.westerncape.gov.za/community-safety" target="_blank">Western Cape Government Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety<i class="icon link-external"></i></a>, or who have formally submitted their application for accreditation. If you are unsure, please email the member or group details to <em><a href="mailto:Neighbourhood.Watch@westerncape.gov.za">neighbourhood.watch@westerncape.gov.za</a></em>.</p></div></div></span> <h4> To submit your nomination, complete the correct form:</h4><ul><li> <a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=586f4ba5-8f46-4d04-85ef-64d308dcf597" target="_blank">Nominate an individual Neighbourhood Watch member</a><br></li><li> <a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=13faa6a0-07c6-400b-85c8-b5abd926de21" target="_blank">Nominate a Neighbourhood Watch</a><br></li></ul><p></p><p>You will need to provide a body of evidence with your application. Combine the evidence into <strong>one document, maximum 10 MB.</strong> This can include:</p><ul><li>Signed and dated affidavits and/or letters of support - from individuals in the community, religious organisations, South African Police Service (SAPS) station commanders or a head teacher from the local school.</li><li>Testimonials from residents in the local area as well as other members of a Neighbourhood Watch.</li><li>Letter from your ward councillor highlighting the achievements or work done by the Neighbourhood Watch or an individual member. </li><li>Newspaper clippings – take a picture of the coverage.</li><li>Social media reviews and comments: copy and paste, or take a screenshot of positive comments from Facebook and Twitter.<br></li><li>A letter from your Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator confirming your status as an active member.<br></li></ul><div> <strong>Submit your form by 23:59 on Friday, 4 October 2024. Late nominations will not be accepted.</strong><br><br></div><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us </h2><p> <strong>Email</strong> <br><em><a href="mailto:nw.awards@capetown.gov.za">nw.awards@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p>

The annual Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards honour accredited NW voluteers and groups.