The E9-1-1 Institute, National Emergency Number Association (NENA), Association of Public-Safety Communications-Officials International (APCO), National Association of State 9-1-1 Administrators (NASNA), and 9-1-1 Industry Alliance (9IA) want to remind you that nominations are open for the 2010 9-1-1 Honors Awards.  The deadline has been extended to Saturday, January 29, 2011. 

The 2011 awards ceremony will take place at the 9-1-1 Honors Gala on Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Co-Chairs of the Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus have been invited to present the awards.

 Nominations are open for the following eight categories:

• 9-1-1 Call-Taker/Dispatcher Award;
• Citizen in Action Award;
• First Responder Award;
• Government Leader Award;
• Industry Professional Award;
• 9-1-1 Technician Award;
• Outstanding 9-1-1 Call Center Award; and
• Outstanding 9-1-1 Program Award. 

Descriptions, eligibility requirements, the nomination form, and submission instructions can be found online at www.e911institute.org.

About the E9-1-1 Institute
The E9-1-1 Institute is a non-profit organization which shares the mission of the Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus to assist in promoting public education on E9-1-1 and emergency communications issues. The E9-1-1Institute provides informational support to members of the Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus as they pursue their mission of improving 9-1-1 emergency communications. Find out more at www.e911institute.org.

About NENA
NENA serves the public safety community as the only professional organization solely focused on 9-1-1 policy, technology, operations, and education issues. With more than 7,000 members in 48 chapters across the United States and around the globe, NENA promotes the implementation and awareness 9-1-1 and international three-digit emergency communications systems. NENA works with public policy leaders, emergency services and telecommunications industry partners, like-minded public safety associations, and other stakeholder groups to develop and carry out critical programs and initiatives, to facilitate the creation of an IP-based Next Generation 9-1-1 system, and to establish industry leading standards, training, and certifications. Find out more at www.nena.org.

About APCO International
APCO International is the world’s largest organization of public safety communications professionals. It serves the needs of public safety communications practitioners worldwide-and the welfare of the general public as a whole-by providing complete expertise, professional development, technical assistance, advocacy and outreach. Find out more at www.apcointl.org.

About NASNA
The purpose of NASNA is to promote information sharing amongst those states with programs dedicated to implementing 9-1-1 emergency telephone systems; assist other states with resolving issues necessary to accomplish statewide implementation and maintenance; encourage the establishment of a coordination person within each state or province; identify and recommend minimum standards for 9-1-1 emergency telephone systems; identify and recommend appropriate legislation or rules concerning the administration of statewide 9-1-1 telephone system programs and serve as a knowledge resource for the membership of the Association. Find out more at www.nasna911.org.

About 9IA
The 9-1-1 Industry Alliance (“9IA”) represents the industry voice of the public safety industry. Established in December 2005 by a group of prominent leaders of the 9-1-1 industry, the Alliance plays an important role as the voice of industry companies on public policy issues impacting 9-1-1 and the emergency response system. It is the Alliance’s belief that the expertise of industry leaders can assist public policymakers and government emergency communications professionals as they address complex choices regarding advanced 9-1-1 alternatives in the years ahead. Find out more at www.911alliance.org.