Former Special Constable Mike O'Brien said: "It is a real honour. I very much appreciate the award and see it as a representation of the hard work or all the specials in the force. It was a lovely way to finish my career on a high and a great surprise."

2007 winners and highly commended runners-up

• Bristol Winner – Mike O’Brien
• South Glos Winner – Richard Glanville
• South Glos Highly Commended – Tony Leighton
• Bath and North East Somerset Winner – Nick Shortman
• Somerset East Winner – Paul Saunders
• Somerset West Joint Winners – Tony Alderman & Ian Smith
• Somerset West Highly Commended – Martin South