Supervisor of the Year Award

The Supervisor of the Year Award is presented to a supervisor of a public safety agency who encourages and demonstrates teamwork, inspires others and leads by example.

Eligibility:

Nominees must have been employed in the applicable category by a public safety agency between January 1st and December 31st of the year in which they are nominated.

Persons submitting a nomination must be: residents of the United States or its Territories or members of the Texas Chapter of APCO, as contained in APCO Policy Manual Article XIII, Section 13.1.

Nominations for a calendar year will be accepted until January 31st of the following year.

Example: Nominees for 2025 awards will be accepted through January 31, 2026

Qualities:

Participates in the administration of a Communications Center, and supervises one or more employees.
Familiar with all operations and functions expected of subordinates and demonstrates that knowledge on a regular basis.
Monitors and evaluates staff performance for completeness, accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.
Is able to quickly prioritize and organize operational functions and makes appropriate decisions in stressful situations.
Recognizes potential issues within, or affecting, the Communications Center and is able to quickly find and implement solutions.
Maintains a professional attitude at all times
Promotes a positive working relationship with subordinates as well as supervisors, coworkers, and other professional entities.

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Nominator's Name

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Describe the nominee’s public safety communications agency. Please include staffing levels, size, and discipline (Law, Fire, EMS, PSAP only, etc.).

Describe the nominee’s daily duties and responsibilities.

How long the nominee has been at this job and any previous public safety communications positions?

Describe how the nominee functions as a team player.

Provide an example of how the nominee goes above and beyond what may be required of an individual in this position.

Describe the nominee’s ability to interact with others and successfully forge positive relationships with individuals at all levels: (citizens, subordinates, peers, administration, other entities within the emergency services profession, etc.)

Describe any attributes, actions, or practices that make the nominee exceptional and sets them apart from other supervisors.

In one page or less, describe why the candidate should receive the Texas APCO Supervisor of the Year Award.

Please upload a photo of the nominee to be used at the awards gala should they be chosen as the winner.