This prestigious award is presented annually to individuals who have distinguished themselves through courageous actions in life-threatening situations.

A selection committee reviews situations where the nominated individual acted without regard for their own life to save a fellow officer or an innocent victim.

Nominations eligible for review must be from the previous year or earlier.

All nominations must include the following:

• Full Name of the individual nominated for the award.
• Department / Agency / Organization of the individual nominated for the award.
• Documentation of the event in a paragraph.
• A contact person to verify the event, actions, or conduct.

Awards Presentation during the Opening Ceremony at the General Session on Monday of Conference Week at 8 am - Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center, Sandusky, Ohio

*This award is eligible for a maximum of one (1) person annually.
*Lodging and meals are NOT covered for the annual training conference registration.

*The recipient of this award shall receive complimentary registration to the Ohio Tactical Officers Association Annual Conference for five (5) consecutive years following the presentation of the award. Lodging and travel expenses are not included.