2008 Excellence in Policing Awards
Bev Lawson Memorial Award
Assistant Commissioner Carlene York APM
NSW Police
The first female police officer appointed as the Director Forensic Services
Group, and has opened the area to women and to non-sworn staff. One. Her
career has included general duties, prosecutions and investigations.
Hellweg Bravery Award
Sergeant Alisa Howard
Victoria Police
Showing exceptional courage in coming forward, providing evidence and
assisting in ending the sexual predatory behaviour and associated culture
that existed in the Victoria Police.
Bravery Award Highly Commended
Ms (ex Sgt) Julie Christoffel
Queensland Police Service
Knowingly placing herself at high risk in order to protect women within
the community from sexual assault by a medical practitioner.
Most Outstanding Female Leader
Inspector Caroline O’Hare
NSW Police
A leader and Counter Terrorism expert with experience investigations,
police negotiator, prosecutions and intelligence, degrees in policing
and criminology, and a qualified solicitor who is supportive of her female
colleagues and is making sure that the NSW Police is a modern police service.
Austral Media Most Outstanding Female Investigator
Detective Sergeant Kristi Faber
NSW Police
Always demonstrates excellence in investigative practice, professionalism,
dedication, leadership, and achievement and consistently exceeds expectations
while mentoring and motivating staff - a role model for other women.
Most Outstanding Female Administrator
Ms Lyn Rowsell
Queensland Police Service
Women’s Network Coordinator and a mentor who assists women progress
and develop within the organization and worked tirelessly to ensure the
Network is professional in its approach.
Most Outstanding Female Administrator Highly commended
Ms Peta Mabbs
Western Australia Police
An outstanding and innovative leader who has addressed critical labour
shortages and other HR related issues to ensure the desired workforce
for the future.
Most Outstanding Female Practitioner
Sergeant Nadine Webster
Queensland Police Service
An exceptional police officer who has applied innovative strategies to
prevent crime and protect women and children in Queensland.
Excellence in Policing for Women Initiative
Sergeant Kelly Lawson
Victoria Police
An experienced police prosecutor who has been key in establishing the
Family Violence Division of the Magistrates’ Court working tirelessly
with stakeholders including police, court staff, Department Of Justice,
legal aid and community and women’s groups to develop initiatives
and operating procedures for the court.
Excellence in Research on Improving Policing for Women
Assistant Commissioner Barbara Etter
Western Australia Police
Provides a practitioner’s insight into the gendered nature of power
and leadership within Australian policing and provides an insight into
Barbara’s diverse career in policing, and the obstacles she has
faced in her journey giving the reader valuable advice on power and influence,
using her own experiences, knowledge and humor.
Excellence in Research on Improving Policing for Women Highly
Commended
Ms Michelle Ray
NSW Police Association
A former NSW Police Officer whose research is keeping women on the police
unions’ agenda with a discussion paper that reflects on the current
status of gender in terms of equity and leadership in the workplace and
challenges existing thought and practices through self awareness and language
to strengthen understanding and increase participation of men in the change
process.
Excellence in Employment Initiative
Western Australia Police East Metropolitan District Office
Western Australia Police
Harnessed the valuable experience and talent of women by using innovative
and flexible work practices and buit on existing flexible work policies
to support a senior female officer to work from home and enabling her
to balance her work/life commitments and remain in employment with WA
Police.
Audrey Fagan Memorial Award
Inspector Noreen O’Rourke
Western Australia Police
Inspirational with her outstanding leadership for women and their working
conditions through the Women’s Advisory Network Coordinator and
the union, with a wealth of police experience she is known for her integrity,
determination, resilience and her ability to “rock the organisational
boat”
Contribution to Policing
Commissioner Robert Atkinson APM
Queensland Police Service
Demonstrated a commitment to enhance and provide opportunities to female
members with unfailing support of women related initiatives and women’s
groups; the driving force of cultural change.
Contribution to ACWAP
Inspector Pamela Robson
Queensland Police
A founding member of the Council and its inaugural Treasurer, who as well
as being a highly respected police officer has been instrumental to advancing
the status of women in policing around Australia.
Contribution to ACWAP
Federal Agent Ann McEvoy (ret)
A supporter of the Council who has ensured that the AFP was always well
represented at the Council’s activities and who has worked tirelessly
to improve how women in policing in the Pacific are empowered to work
to improve their status.