On an annual basis the High Sheriff of Lancashire, who is also a member of the LANPAC Board, is tasked with examining all of the successfully funded Community Safety Initiative applications and the one considered to be the best is presented with the Shrievalty Rosebowl, in addition to a cheque for £100

This year's winner - PC Kath Bromilow:

PC Kath Bromilow, Northern Division’s youth involvement officer, received the award from High Sheriff, Colonel Alan Jolley and Chief Constable, Steve Finnigan, at a special ceremony in December 2008.

PC Bromilow won the award for her work in organising the Northern Division Voluntary Police Cadet Scheme.

The High Sheriff was impressed that PC Bromilow had recruited 26 teenagers who went through the nine month course providing them with a unique insight into life in the police service, whilst at the same learning new skills. In addition to learning about the work of the police, the cadets studied for a BTEC qualification in partnership with Lancaster and Morecambe College and undertook the Millennium Volunteer Awards scheme. They also raised £800 for charity with the funds spilt between Derian House Children’s Hospital and St John’s Hospice, with another £500 raised providing a Christmas party for pensioners in Carnforth.

Kath reported that over the nine months only two people dropped out and one of those was because of a new job, with some of the cadets working up to 300 hours as police volunteers. One of the volunteer cadets, Matthew Entwisle, picked up the national Volunteer of the Year award.

Said Col Jolley: “There are a lot of valuable community safety schemes organised across the county by some very dedicated people but this was the one that stood out. It has a major impact on the lives of the individuals who take part and gives them skills that will last them a lifetime.’’

PC Bromilow added: “To receive this award is a major honour for everyone involved in the scheme. The cadets project has gone from strength to strength over the past year and has produced some excellent results.’’