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

Anyone can nominate an individual that meets the criteria outlined below for recognition.

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 of the awards banquet.

• For example, the situation must have occurred in 2024 or earlier to be eligible for review.

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.

2025 OTOA Awards Banquet Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 6 pm - 8 pm Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center, Sandusky, Ohio

The winner of these prestigious OTOA Awards receives the following:

• Recognition at the OTOA Awards Banquet.
• Lodging will be provided for the award winner for the night of the awards banquet.
• VIP table placement for the winner and *one (1) guest at the OTOA Awards Banquet.
  Contact the OTOA Awards Director regarding additional guests.

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