Leamington community crime fighter rewarded

Lizzie Clarke, chair of the South Leamington Neighbourhood Watch and West Midlands regional volunteer representative, was named runner-up for the outstanding achievement awards (co-ordinator) category.

In additon to that, the South Leamington NHW received a certificate in the post for the innovation award.

Lizzie said she was so proud with both awards, adding: “We have all worked extremely hard and to get this far was beyond our expectations.”.

The ceremony was held at the House of Commons on June 18.

The ten national category winners were announced during the ceremony and presented with a bespoke crystal trophy and framed certificate in recognition of their outstanding achievements and contribution to the movement. Categories covered areas such as safer neighbourhoods to innovation and inspiring youth.

Jim Maddan, chairman for the Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network for England and Wales, said: “Not only did the awards highlight exemplary individuals from across the movement, but it also highlighted the staggering collective worth of all of the volunteers who give their own time to prevent crime from happening in their communities.

“Just in one year, if paid administrators were undertaking the 173,000 volunteer coordinator roles, the monetary value would equate to £906 million.”