The awards feature a range of categories celebrating different aspects of local retail and community life. Supporters of the initiative argue that recognising local businesses can help encourage residents to shop locally and sustain town centre economies. Retail NI has today launched a new Best Neighbourhood Police Officer Award as part of its annual High Street Heroes Awards, with voting opening to Retail NI members and local traders. Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said:"We are delighted to introduce this new award as part of High Street Heroes. “I am delighted by the introduction of a dedicated High Street Heroes NI Neighbourhood Police Officer of the Year Awards, and I encourage you to make a nomination in this category.