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The Tilley Awards

The Tilley Awards publicise the use of problem-oriented approaches to crime reduction and what can be achieved by tackling crime in a different and more strategic way.

The awards emphasise the skills that are often overlooked, but that have proven to have real results in terms of crime reduction and prevention. In particular, good and thoughtful problem analysis before planning a response and the evaluation of the project are recognised skills in these awards.

2008 awards now closed

The 2008 Tilley Awards have now closed and we received an unprecedented number of entries. Ten regional winners have been selected and the twelve projects short listed for the national prizes have been reviewed by the judging panel. Three national finalists have also been identified. The winners will be announced at the gala dinner at the UK Problem Oriented Partnerships Conference on 9 September.

To see the list of finalists and find out more about the awards (including frequently asked questions), please visit the Tilley Awards page (new window) on the Crime Reduction website.

10th anniversary

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the awards. To celebrate this prestigious event, there are some exciting changes.

The three key changes are:

• the first prize for the national award has increased to £10,000
• we are introducing 10 regional awards based on the 10 Government Office/WAG areas
• entries received by 29 February will be eligible for the pre-marking service and receive feedback and recommendations on how to improve their application before the entry deadline on 25 April

2007 winners

Last year's awards were held at the POP conference on 4 September. To find out who the winners were, visit the Crime Reduction website (new window).

Eligibility

The awards are open to all UK police services and their partner agencies (excluding the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man).

Scope of the award

We award three prizes (one winner and two runners up) to projects that demonstrate excellence in applying problem-oriented principles to crime and disorder.

Entries can focus on any aspect of police or partnership work including, for example:

• projects undertaken to reduce specific crime and disorder problems. In these cases judges will not simply be looking for a reduction in crime and disorder, but also for evidence of the approach being used on a consistent basis, applied to all calls for service
• work to support problem-solving at an operational level, such as, freeing up resources to focus on problem-solving, or demonstrating improvements to problem-solving working practice

Endorsement

Entries need to have the endorsement of senior representatives from all agencies involved in the projects.

More information

Please visit the Crime Reduction website (new window) for further information, including lists of previous winners and assistance for those interested in entering the contest.

You can also email alex.blackwell@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk for more information about the Tilley Awards.