Control Room Awards

A call handler has shared the moments when she realised she was taking the first call for the Huntingdon train stabbing where a 32 year old man attempted to murder ten people last November. Describing that experience as ‘terrifying,’ last night she received a national award for her calm bravery as the incident unfolded that day.

The shortlist for the Control Room Awards 2026 has been announced, highlighting individuals and teams who work behind the scenes to keep communities safe.

Nominations have opened for the Control Room Awards 2026, which recognise the work of control room staff across the emergency services.

The shortlist for the Control Room Awards 2025 has officially been announced, honouring the outstanding professionalism, dedication, and compassion of the people working behind the scenes in control rooms across the UK and beyond.

The 2025 Control Room Awards are still open for nominations, recognising exceptional individuals and teams across the UK’s critical communications sector.