APCO International presents awards to public safety communications personnel who have demonstrated the highest levels of personal and professional conduct and performance in the line of duty.

Award categories currently include Telecommunicator of the Year, Communications Center Director of the Year, Line Supervisor of the Year, Radio Frequency (RF) Technologist of the Year, Information Technologist of the Year, Trainer of the Year, and Team of the Year.

2011 nominations can be made now and will be accepted until April 1, 2011.

Who’s Eligible?
Nominees must have been employed in the applicable category by a public safety agency at any time between April 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011. Nominees do not have to be members of APCO. Persons submitting a nomination or being nominated must be; a.) Residents of the United States or its Territories OR b.) Residents of an International Chapter (not in a Global Alliance location) of APCO International, as contained in APCO Policy Manual Article XIII, Section 13.1

What Do the Award Winners Receive?
Award recipients will enjoy our VIP treatment, which starts with a fully paid trip to the Annual Conference & Exposition, including registration, travel expenses, and hotel accommodations. This year’s conference will be held in Philadelphia, PA! During the conference, the recipients will be brought on stage to receive their awards in front of thousands. In addition, the recognition does not stop there-they will also be featured in local press releases and in an article in APCO’s Public Safety Communications magazine.

When Are the Award Winners Announced?
APCO’s Awards Committee submits final selections to the Board of Officers in early May. Approved award recipients are notified of their selection in mid-May.

How Do I Nominate Someone?
1. Download and complete the appropriate nomination form from a link below. (Sample job descriptions and titles are included on each form to help you determine the appropriate award category). Only nominations submitted using this form will be considered.

2. Email the completed form as an attachment to [email protected].

You will receive emailed confirmation that we have received your nomination within five business days. If you are unable to email the nomination, you can mail it to The PSAPs, APCO International, 351 N. Williamson Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114-1112.

• 2011 Communications Center Director Nomination Form
• 2011 Information Technologist Nomination Form
• 2011 Line Supervisor Nomination Form
• 2011 Radio Frequency Technologist Nomination Form
• 2011 Team Nomination Form
• 2011 Telecommunicator Nomination Form
• 2011 Trainer Nomination Form

2010 Award Nominees
The Awards Committee and the Board of Officers would like to extend congratulations to all of the extraordinary individuals who were nominated for the 2010 awards. Click here to view a listing of the nominees and their organizations.