Final call for Neighbourhood Watch Awards
21 October 2025
Entries for this year’s Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards close Friday, 31 October 2025. The annual awards celebrate excellence in the sector and the public is encouraged to get their nominations in within the next few days.
The nominations can be done across a number of categories, for individual NW members or teams/organisations.
Nomination forms are available in all three languages – each nomination must be accompanied by evidence to support it, like social media or news clippings, affidavits, photographs or other proof points.
‘Our Neighbourhood Watches provide a visible presence and offer a sense of security and peace of mind to many of our residents. The awards shine a light on their commitment and hard work. They amplify the reach of the Safety and Security Directorate and this is an opportunity to show our appreciation and gratitude,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.
The awards ceremony will take place at the Cape Town Civic Centre on 22 November.
You may also nominate the same person or Neighbourhood Watch for more than one category — please submit a separate form for each nomination that you submit.
The categories for individual members include:
• Neighbourhood Watch Member of the Year – outstanding achievement in safeguarding members and property.
• Organisational Excellence – exceptional Neighbourhood Watch management
• Mobiliser of the Year – extraordinary efforts to unite and mobilise the community
• Inspiration of the Year – a leader who inspires across multiple Watches
• Crime Fighter of the Year – selfless commitment in the fight against crime
• Courage in Action – sustained service under challenging safety conditions
For Neighbourhood Watches
• Neighbourhood Watch of the Year – exceptional service in community protection
• Situational Crime Prevention Award – efforts to ensure a clean, healthy, and safe environment
• Social Responsibility Award – commitment to healing social ills and strengthening unity
• Courage in Action Award – continued operations despite serious community safety risks
• Disaster Relief Contributor of the Year – outstanding contribution during the City’s Disaster Management Donation Drive
• Best Utilisation of Technology Award – innovative and effective use of technology to enhance safety
Nominees must be accredited with the Provincial Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, or have formal accreditation applications pending.
Entries for the newly added categories, Disaster Relief Contributor of the Year and Best Utilisation of Technology Award, can be submitted via email: nwawards@capetown.org.za , together with the required body of evidence.
Nominations must be submitted by Friday, 31 October 2025. The nomination can be submitted here: Nomination Form
For queries on the nomination application process, an email can be sent to: nw.awards@capetown.gov.za
Published by:
City of Cape Town, Media Office
