PC Gerry McWilliams presented with a Jack Petchey award
PC McWilliams has spent several years working closely with young people on the borough in her role as a Schools and Youth Engagement Officer.
She has been instrumental in setting up and running Wandsworth Borough Police Cadets. Gerry was nominated for the award for outstanding leadership over two years by cadet volunteer colleagues.
She was presented with a medal, certificate and awarded £1000 for cadet unit activities.
The Jack Petchey Foundation was established in 1999 by an East London Entrepreneur. It is a grant making trust and focuses on projects that benefit 11-25 year olds.
PS Steven Billington - Wandsworth Borough Youth Engagement Team said, ‘PC McWilliams has worked tirelessly for many months to engage with the boroughs young people, both as a schools officer and a leader with the borough cadets. It is quite right that her tremendous effort and dedication have been recognised with this prestigious award’.
October 17, 2008