This award is presented each year to a SWAT/Tactical/Patrol Unit whose members distinguished themselves through valorous actions during a tactical operation or call for service.

A selection committee reviews a situation in which members of the nominated unit clearly acted without regard for the safety of their own lives in order to safely resolve a situation, thus protecting fellow officers and/or innocent victims and bystanders.

The nomination(s) eligible for review shall be the previous year of the awards banquet. (For example - Banquet in 2023, the situation must occur in 2023 or earlier to be eligible for review)

All nominations must include the following:

• Tactical Team/Agency Unit Complete Name. (No abbreviations)
• Department / Agency.
• Unit/Team members to be recognized. (if applicable)
• Documentation of the event; Synopsis of the event in paragraph form.
• A contact person to verify the event, actions, or conduct.

2023 OTOA Awards Banquet Wednesday, June 14, 2023
6 pm - 8 pm
Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center, Sandusky, Ohio

Winners of these prestigious OTOA Awards are provided the following

• Recognition at the OTOA Awards Banquet
• Lifetime OTOA membership
• Lifetime Annual Training Conference Registration *see restrictions below
• OTOA & Sponsor Awards
  *Up to four (4) team members each year are eligible for the free conference training registration
  *Lodging and meals are NOT covered for the annual conference attendance