Suzette Davenport MBE
A former Chief Constable whose distinguished career in policing has seen her rise to the highest ranks of public service has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural University of Worcester Alumni Awards.
Suzette Davenport MBE studied for a BA in Social Science at the University of Worcester between 1982 and 1985. She received the Lifetime Achievement award in recognition of her outstanding professional achievements and lifelong contribution to public service.
“I am really honoured to have been nominated and delighted to win it,” she said.
Among her many accomplishments, Suzette cites becoming Chief Constable of Gloucestershire Constabulary as one of the key achievements of her career. Leading a police force represents the culmination of decades of dedication, leadership and service to communities. Suzette received the Queen’s Police Medal in 2016 in recognition of her distinguished police service. Since leaving the service, she continued to influence road safety justice as Chairperson of the National Driver Reoffending Retraining Scheme. In 2024, Suzette was awarded an MBE for services to road safety.
Reflecting on her time at Worcester, Suzette said the University played an important role in her personal and academic development.
“It helped me develop personally and academically,” she said. “I met life-long friends and stayed in Worcester.”
Her fondest memories of student life include the friendships she formed, her studies, and taking part in organised women’s football for the first time.
The inaugural University of Worcester Alumni Awards celebrate the achievements of graduates who are making a positive difference in their professions and communities.