The SAPS National Excellence Awards is an annual ceremony recognizing the exceptional dedication and service of the South African Police Service’s workforce, reservists, and community policing structures. The 9th ceremony was held in February 2024 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, with highranking officials and esteemed guests in attendance. The awards serve as a tool for cultivating a culture of excellence and innovation within the SAPS, exemplifying their dedication to promoting service excellence and striving for a safer South Africa.