The Oscar Kilo awards have been created to recognise the amazing work being done to provide wellbeing support across UK policing.
Each year we ask forces to submit entries for any work or projects that have made a difference to the wellbeing of their officers and staff.
Page updated on 25 February 2026
Award categories
Our refreshed categories reflect the real work happening across policing to support wellbeing – giving you more ways to showcase the impact your force is making.
As part of our commitment to improving consistency and measuring progress across the service, all award entries must demonstrate how the work aligns with the Workforce Prioritisation Guidance (WPG).
Entries will be cross‑referenced with your force’s WPG submission, helping us ensure that the work being recognised is connected to agreed priorities and forms part of your overall approach to wellbeing.
If you plan to enter an award, please ensure your force WPG lead is aware of the submission. If you don't know who this is, please contact us and we can put you in touch.
The categories
- Peer Support
Recognising programmes that empower colleagues to support one another through lived experience, guidance, and compassionate connection. - OK9 Wellbeing Dogs
Celebrating the forces using wellbeing dogs to create psychologically safe spaces and reduce stress across policing environments. - Operation Hampshire
For forces demonstrating outstanding care for officers and staff who are victims of assault, ensuring they feel supported, valued, and heard. - Healthy Living
Covering initiatives focused on sleep and fatigue management, physical fitness, nutrition, and wider healthy lifestyle interventions. - Occupational Health
Highlighting innovative or high‑quality Occupational Health services that proactively protect and promote the wellbeing of the workforce. - Trauma Support
Recognising evidence‑based approaches that support trauma‑exposed staff across policing. - Suicide Prevention
Recognising evidence‑based approaches that reduce the risk of suicide across policing. - Support for Police Families or Police Leavers
Celebrating work that extends care beyond the job – supporting families, partners, and those transitioning out of policing. - Staff Engagement
Showcasing creative and effective approaches that strengthen engagement, improve culture, and help people feel connected, informed, and valued.
Previous winners
Have a look at our previous winners to get an idea of the types of projects which have previously taken the top prizes.