Trainer of the Year Award

The Trainer of the Year Award is presented to an individual whose contributions are instrumental in the excellence and success of a training program within a public safety agency.

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 being nominated.

Persons submitting a nomination or being nominated 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:

Plans, develops, schedules and conducts classroom training for Telecommunicators, CTOs, Supervisors and/or management personnel within the profession.
Evaluates trainees, trainers and other public safety personnel’s performance.
Assists with developing and enhancing trainees’ professional knowledge and skill level through continuing education.
Provides and seeks out ways to improve public safety professionals in developing their potential in this profession.

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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 how the nominee is a role model and how he or she demonstrates professionalism and dedication to the profession.

Explain how the nominee instructs, mentors and nurtures trainees to help them fulfill their potential. Is the nominee able to convey clear expectations of performance and achievement along with providing timely and ongoing feedback in areas of success

In one page or less, describe why the candidate should receive the Texas APCO Trainer 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.