Police officers and staff in Preston were honoured for their achievements, bravery and good work at a special ceremony.
Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent James Lee hosted the awards evening to recognise those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Chief Supt Lee said: "It was an honour to be able to recognise the fantastic work and the admirable acts of bravery of officers in Preston.
"All of those who have received commendations have gone beyond the call of duty when faced with situations that were often dangerous and in some cases life threatening.
"Crime is low in Preston and that has not happened by accident - it is down to the hard work and determination of our officers and it is right that their actions are recognised."
Amongst those commended at the event were Sgt Mark Pearson, PC Carl Ingram, PC Richard Clancy, PC Karl Emms, PC Jon Pointer and PC Chris Braddock for their bravery in rescuing a woman from the River Ribble in January.
Det Sgt Peter Glover, DC Scott Kitchen, Jonathan Hudson and Matt Child also received recognition for the role they played in an investigation which resulted in the conviction and 13 year sentence of a man for blackmail and arson with intent to endanger life.
Insp Paddy O'Neill, DC Jamie Lillystone, Insp David Brown and DC Michael Riley were recognised for their efforts in driving reductions in burglary, robbery and theft and for increasing detections in crime.
DC David Egan, DC Peter Greenall, Stela Stansfield, Suzanne Boyes, Caroline Wallace, Jacqueline Anderton, Wendy Croston and DC Paula Simpson were rewarded for their work and commitment in establishing Operation Deter - a specialist team set up to investigate child sexual exploitation in Preston.
Insp Eddie Newton, John Stewart, Jill Park, PC Simon Lochhead, Helen Brown, Det Sgt Fiona Jackson and Sgt Mark Farnworth were recognised for their outstanding efforts in tackling organised crime group in Preston.
Two officers, PC Daniel Finch and PC Adam Monaghan, were rewarded for their bravery after they helped to restrain a violent man in the city centre and bring him under control.
PC Tracey Wright and PC Lee Grant helped to save a man's life when he was hanging from live power lines at a railway station last year.
Peter Aitchison and Suzanne Coop helped to locate and potentially save the lives of two men when they were missing in Switzerland last year, and received recognition for their actions.
PC Justine Jackson was recognised for her dedication to her role as a coroner's officer, PC Paul Elliott was rewarded for his role in planning the police response to the English Defence League march in the city last year and PC Simon Sweeney's commitment and performance in reducing crime was acknowledged.
Andrew Wright's contribution to an investigation for a cash-in-transit robbery was recognised as was PCSO Andrew Nisbet's commitment to neighbourhood policing in the Deepdale area and Laura Hesketh's commitment to her role as an evidence related property officer.
Janette Parker was recognised for her actions in managing a violent person in the custody office and PCSO Neil Kane's commitment to policing in St Matthew's ward and PC David Dowling's performance in reducing crime was also rewarded.
PC Thomas Sigger was recognised for his bravery in restraining a man who was wielding a knife and Sgt Nigel Barraclough's commitment to his role in management support was rewarded.
The final award - a special lifetime achievement award - was presented to DC Stephen Benn in recognition of his devotion to policing Preston for over 30 years.
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