Superintendents from across the country have been celebrated and recognised for their outstanding policing at this year’s Police Superintendents’ Association’s President’s Awards.
 
The winners have received their awards for work in policing excellence, championing diversity, leadership, health and wellbeing support, and for outstanding long service.
 
The awards, sponsored by Police Mutual are presented at the association’s annual conference, which was held in Stratford Upon Avon this week.
 
Judged by the association’s national team, they recognise the achievements of superintendents and chief superintendents and the contribution they make to policing, to their colleagues and to the public.

This year’s winners are:

Health & Wellbeing Award - Chief Superintendent Neil Loudon, Kent Police (Sponsored by Bluline Police Healthcare Scheme)

In the immediate aftermath of the tragic death of PC Bradley Corke, Chief Superintendent Neil Loudon demonstrated exceptional compassion, leadership and professionalism. He led a co-ordinated response that placed the wellbeing of Bradley’s family, colleagues, officers and staff at its centre, ensuring dignity, care and respect were maintained throughout an extremely difficult time. 

Neil provided direct and sensitive support to Bradley’s family and close colleagues, ensuring their wishes and welfare were consistently prioritised. He enabled meaningful involvement in funeral arrangements, supported family decisions around attendance and representation, and at a force level oversaw wider welfare provision, including counselling, active signposting and ongoing support for those affected by the incident. 

Through his strategic role in the planning and delivery of the funeral operation, Neil ensured the service was conducted with the highest standards of professionalism, dignity and compassion. His visible, values-driven leadership brought the organisation, family, community and partners together in a unified tribute, while his continued commitment to workforce wellbeing has delivered a lasting impact across family support, divisional welfare and force-wide care. 

Martin is recognised as an inspirational leader whose commitment to valuing difference has had a lasting impact on Cleveland Police and beyond. Leading with empathy, authenticity and courage, he has created an environment where people feel valued and empowered to succeed. His leadership demonstrates that inclusion, respect and fairness are not just organisational priorities, but personal responsibilities. 

As Cleveland Police’s HeForShe Lead, Martin is a powerful advocate for gender equality and inclusion. Investing personal time, he regularly attends Women’s Network events and Women’s Working Groups as an active participant and keynote speaker. Under his leadership the Force’s HeForShe movement was relaunched leading to initiatives that challenge sexism and misogyny, improve accountability and remove barriers to progression. His support has been instrumental in developing an eight-month women’s leadership programme, helping to empower women officers and staff to achieve their potential. 

Martin champions inclusion, respect and meaningful culture change with warmth, humility and credibility. His commitment is deeply personal, inspired by the women in his own life, and extends to men’s wellbeing through his support for peer-support initiatives that help break down stigma. Colleagues consistently recognise his integrity, compassion and courage in standing up for what is right, making him a powerful example of inclusive leadership and lasting positive change.

Tom is recognised for his exceptional leadership and dedication in establishing the Community Scrutiny Panel for Devon and Cornwall. Through his vision and commitment, he has built a strong partnership between policing and the community, creating an environment of openness, transparency and meaningful engagement. 

Over the past three years, he has worked closely with the body worn video lead and community representatives to review and scrutinise policing activity, bringing real-life policing encounters to life and enabling constructive dialogue. By exploring themes such as stop and search, the evening and night-time economy, and urban exploring, he has empowered communities to share their perspectives while providing policing with valuable opportunities to listen, learn and improve. 

Tom's leadership has helped embed a culture of candour and continuous improvement, with feedback from the panel directly influencing policing practice, supporting officer development, and recognising excellence. This innovative approach to community engagement is recognised as a model of best practice by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and stands as a testament to Tom's outstanding contribution to public trust and confidence in policing. 

Throughout his service, Luke has demonstrated exceptional leadership, delivering outstanding operational performance, driving positive cultural change, and influencing policing practice across London. His values-based approach, commitment to excellence, and dedication to public service have earned him widespread respect from colleagues, partners, and senior leaders alike. 

As Bromley neighbourhood superintendent, he transformed local policing by combining strong community engagement with a relentless focus on crime reduction and offender management. Under his leadership, crime outcomes improved significantly, retail crime performance increased dramatically, and the borough received national recognition, including a prestigious Tilley Award for innovation in crime prevention and policing. 

His impact has extended beyond local policing and across the MPS through the development of pioneering initiatives to tackle prolific offenders and organised retail crime, alongside successful partnerships to tackle emerging threats and deliver innovative solutions.  

A visible and inspiring leader, Luke consistently champions professional standards, staff development, inclusion, and wellbeing, creating lasting benefits for policing, his colleagues, and the communities he serves. 

 

Lifetime Achievement Award – Detective Chief Superintendent Fiona Bitters, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Police (joint winner)

 
Detective Chief Superintendent Fiona Bitters is recognised for more than 30 years of outstanding service to policing, during which she has led with integrity, professionalism and compassion across a wide range of demanding roles. Her leadership has had a lasting impact on Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, from operational command and organisational improvement to intelligence, covert policing, contact management and the protection of vulnerable people. 

As strategic lead for violence against women and girls, she has driven improvements that place victims at the centre of policing activity, strengthening organisational focus and helping deliver meaningful change. Nationally, as Chair of the NPCC Homicide Working Group Child Death Sub-Group, she has helped shape guidance and partnership working for some of the most sensitive investigations undertaken by the service.  

A thoughtful, humble and values-driven leader, she has championed professional development, evidence-based policing and the wellbeing of others, leaving a lasting legacy in improved standards, stronger services and the development of future leaders. 

Amanda has devoted her professional life to public service, demonstrating exceptional leadership and an unwavering commitment to keeping people safe. Her distinguished career includes service in the Armed Forces, the Prison Service and more than two decades with Kent Police, where she has earned the respect of colleagues and communities through her professionalism, integrity and dedication. 

Since joining Kent Police, Amanda has progressed through a wide range of operational and strategic leadership roles.  As leader of Tactical Operations Command, she has provided strategic leadership for some of the force’s most significant activity including leading on Operation Lockstream, a multi-agency response to organised immigration crime.  Her influence extends beyond Kent, through leadership to the National Officer & Staff Safety Portfolio, helping shape policy, guidance and practice to protect those who protect others. 

Amanda is a passionate advocate for inclusion, development and public service, and has inspired and supported countless colleagues throughout her career. She is seen by many as a leader who makes time for others, supporting talent and fostering a culture where people can succeed. 

Superintendent Nick Smart, President of the Association, who presented the awards, said: “The President's Awards are always one of the most inspiring moments of our annual conference. They provide an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contribution that superintendents and chief superintendents make every day to their forces, their colleagues and the communities they serve.

“As the most senior operational leaders in policing, our members carry immense responsibility. They lead through some of the most challenging and complex situations imaginable, often away from the spotlight, demonstrating exceptional professionalism, resilience and commitment in service to the public.

“The quality of nominations we received this year was truly impressive and showcased the depth of talent, leadership and dedication that exists across our membership. Reading the nominations was both humbling and inspiring.

“Congratulations to all those who were nominated and, in particular, to our deserving winners. Their achievements reflect the very best of policing leadership, and they should be immensely proud of the difference they have made to their organisations, their teams and the communities they serve.”

Kerry McMahon-White, Managing Director of Police Mutual said: "It is an honour to have sponsored the PSA President's Awards once again. We are proud supporters of the entire policing family, regularly investing into the wellbeing and welfare of police officers and staff and doing all we can through our work to support them.

"Opportunities such as this give us a chance to say thank you. To recognise the incredible efforts of police officers to deliver for their communities, their colleagues and the workforce. It does not go unnoticed.

"A huge congratulations to all of this year's winners."