High Sheriff Award
| High Sheriff Award | |
|---|---|
High Sheriff Award certificate presented to Nasser Khalili by the High Sheriff of Greater London | |
| Awarded for |
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| Country | England and Wales, Northern Ireland |
| Presented by | High Sheriff |
In England and Wales and Northern Ireland, a High Sheriff Award or High Sheriff's Award is an honour granted by a High Sheriff to an individual or organisation to recognise work they have done for the local community in the sheriff's county.[1][2]
Additionally, circuit judges and recorders and judges in crown courts have delegated authority, under section 28 of the Criminal Law Act 1826,[3][4] to grant the award to someone who has acted to bring someone to justice, including but not limited to a victim of a crime, or who has provided assistance to the victims of crime.[5] These awards include a monetary reward, paid out of court funds.[6]
The number of awards given, nomination deadlines, the frequency of award ceremonies, and the eligibility criteria for nominators and awardees vary between High Sheriffs. Some also include a category for youth awards.[7] Nominations for non-judicial awards are usually made directly to the relevant High Sheriff.[1][7]
References
- ^ a b "High Sheriff Awards". High Sheriff of the West Midlands. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "High Sheriffs' Association of Northern Ireland". High Sheriffs' Association of Northern Ireland. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "Court Awards". High Sheriff of Northamptonshire. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "About". High Sheriffs' Association. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "High Sheriff Awards". High Sheriff of Greater London. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "Court Awards". High Sheriff of Derbyshire. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ a b "High Sheriff's Awards". High Sheriff of Oxfordshire. Retrieved 17 December 2025.