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Nominations are now open for the annual Inspire Justice Awards, supported by TechUK.

Organised by not-for-profit Skills for Justice, the Inspire Justice Awards are the UK’s only awards programme dedicated to recognising the achievements of the entire justice system.

Now entering its fourth year, the Inspire Justice Awards continue to spotlight the individuals and teams whose dedication, innovation, and resilience keep the wheels of justice turning.

This year’s programme features 11 diverse award categories:

  • Apprentice of the Year – sponsored by SFJ Awards
  • Civil Contingency and Resilience Award
  • Community Safety and Rehabilitation Award
  • Courts and Tribunals Service Staff Member of the Year – supported by HMCTS
  • Custody and Detention Staff Member of the Year
  • Digital Innovation Award
  • EDI Initiative of the Year
  • Educator of the Year
  • Inspectorate Staff Member of the Year
  • Policing Staff Member of the Year
  • Voluntary and Community Impact Award

Nominations for the 2025 awards are officially open and will be accepted until Tuesday 22 July. Finalists will be announced in August, with the winners revealed during a prestigious ceremony at London’s QEII Centre on 25 September.

Unlike many awards programmes the Inspire Justice Awards don’t charge for expensive tables; the awards are free for finalists and their colleagues, family and friends to attend.

To support the delivery of the awards, Skills for Justice is open to exploring partnership opportunities with likeminded champions of the justice sector workforce. To find out more visit this link or get in touch by email: [email protected]

 

Dave Evans

Dave Evans

Head of Programme - Justice and Emergency Services and Economic Crime Lead, techUK

Dave is a former senior police officer with the City of London Police, bringing extensive experience as a Detective and senior leader across frontline operations and multi-agency partnerships at regional and national levels.

He has led and supported responses to major national incidents, including mass casualty events, counter-terrorism operations and large-scale public disorder, working closely with partners across the criminal justice sector.

Alongside his public service, Dave has also held leadership roles in the private sector, managing projects focused on intellectual property and licensing. His combined experience across both sectors gives him a deep understanding of how collaboration between service providers and end users can strengthen resilience and trust.

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Cinzia Miatto

Cinzia Miatto

Senior Programme Manager - Justice & Emergency Services, techUK

Cinzia joined techUK in August 2023 as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager.

The JES programme represents suppliers, championing their interests in the blue light and criminal justice markets, whether they are established entities or newcomers seeking to establish their presence.

Prior to joining techUK, Cinzia worked in the third and public sectors, managing projects related to international trade and social inclusion.

Email:
[email protected]

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Fran Richiusa

Fran Richiusa

Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK

Fran is the Junior Programme Manager for the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme, supporting project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and policy development across portfolios including law enforcement, justice, and the fire sector.   

Fran joined techUK in May 2025 as a Programme Team Assistant for the Public Sector Markets Programmes before progressing to her current role.

Prior to joining techUK, she gained experience working across local government and VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) charities, where she developed a deep understanding of public service and advocacy.

Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.techuk.org/,https://www.techuk.org/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-richiusa/,https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-richiusa/

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Dave Evans

Dave Evans

Head of Programme - Justice and Emergency Services and Economic Crime Lead, techUK

Cinzia Miatto

Cinzia Miatto

Senior Programme Manager - Justice & Emergency Services, techUK

Fran Richiusa

Fran Richiusa

Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK