National Awards 2022 Nomination

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association is soliciting nominations for National Awards. All nominations must be submitted online by January 31, 2023.

The following MUST be included with all submissions:

Individuals nominated for an award must have all nominee information provided including name/ title (spelled out exactly as to appear on the award and in publications in the event they are selected), name of agency/organization, and email/telephone numbers. FLEOA membership number must also be included.
For group nominations, please list the names of all those members you wish to recognize in the nominee field. Provide the same information as indicated above for each person.
A synopsis of the event.
A detailed summary, not more than 2000 words in length.
Do not submit on an agency specific award nomination form, must use the FLEOA form.
Nominations not prepared as directed will be forfeited.

ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY January 31, 2023

Inquiries concerning nominations can be directed to FLEOA National Awards Director Elizabeth McAleer by e-mail at emcaleer@fleoa.org.

Award Categories and Criteria:

Heroism Award – Recipients must be a federal law enforcement officer and/or a state, county or local law enforcement officer affiliated with a federal task force who has risked or sacrificed his or her own life. The actions must have taken place during the year prior to the nominating year (the year specified on the award submission form).
Uncommon Valor Award – Recipients can be any federal law enforcement officer and/or a state, county or local law enforcement officer affiliated with a federal task force who has demonstrated boldness, determination, and bravery in the face of great danger. The actions must have place during the year prior to the nominating year (the year specified on the award submission form).
Investigative Excellence Award – Recipients must be a member in good standing of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association whose actions led to the arrest and successful prosecution of a subject which caused significant impact by thwarting the criminal enterprise or the exposure of a major criminal conspiracy. The actions must have been completed through prosecution during the year prior to the nominating year (the year specified on the award submission form).
Prosecutorial Award – Recipients must have secured conviction(s) of notorious criminal(s) in the face of formidable obstacles through untiring effort and who are working with federal law enforcement officers to do so. The convictions must be completed during the year prior to the nominating year (the year specified on the award submission form).
Group Achievement Award – Recipients shall be groups of three or more officers who together conducted a particularly noteworthy investigation or other law enforcement achievement that came to prosecution during the year prior to the nominating year (the year specified on the award submission form).
State, County, Local or Special Police Investigative Award – Recipients must be affiliated with a federal task force whose efforts have made his or her department utilize effective methods in dealing with criminal activity. The actions must have been completed through prosecution during the year prior to the nominating year (the year specified on the award submission form).
Special Event Award – Recipients must be any Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association member in good standing whose participation in a special event, in the year specified on the award submission form, is worthy of recognition.
The Bob Van Etten Legacy of Honor Award – – In recognition of one’s selfless dedication to FLEOA and federal law enforcement, and their sustained sacrifice and service in support of FLEOA’s mantra, "Don’t Go It Alone”; the nominee must be an active member of FLEOA; must serve in a volunteer capacity and not be compensated for their service; must have served in a volunteer leadership position for a minimum of ten years; must have contributed substantial time in advancing the FLEOA mission, with uncompromised distinguished service; must be voted in favor by a majority of the Board of Directors, which includes both those elected and appointed to serve on the board; must be nominated by a Board member or a member of the Awards Committee, and submitted to the National Secretary and National Awards Director for distribution to the Board; the Board may recognize and select one nominee each year for this prestigious award, if no suitable nominees are submitted, the Board is not required to make a selection; the award will be presented at the FLEOA National Awards Banquet, and the award recipient will receive the same courtesies as other award recipients invited to the National Awards Banquet.

Award Guidance ***It should be noted***

The Heroism, Uncommon Valor and Bob Van Etten Legacy of Honor Awards will be presented at the Banquet at the National Convention scheduled for October 2023 unless otherwise specified by the Awards Committee. Invited award recipients and one guest of the recipient’s choice will be FLEOA’s honored guests.
All other award category recipients will receive their awards at either a local chapter event or at an event arranged by the agency president for the predominant agency involved in the award submission.
For groups of ten or fewer nominees: one award will be presented to each recipient.
For groups of eleven or greater: one award or plaque will be presented to the group of recipients and a certificate will be presented to each recipient.
No more than three award submissions (group or individual) will be chosen to receive awards per award category

Selection Procedures

All national award submissions will be reviewed and voted upon by the members of the awards committee. Time frame for selection, notifications, mailings and publication in The 1811:

Member Services Office receives and tracks award submissions

All award submissions will be received through FLEOA’s website/online award submission form
Deadline for all award submissions is February 25th this year

Absolutely no award submissions will be accepted after the deadline date

Shortly after the deadline, Member Services will electronically forward award submissions to the awards director and the awards committee members

Awards committee will review the award submissions and make award selections no later than 90 days after the submission deadline date

This will include a conference call including all award committee members and the awards director to discuss voting results

Awards Director will present and review award selections with National Board Members within 30 days of the award committees selections
Awards Director will notify and request vetting confirmation from FLEOA Agency Presidents
- Agency President vetting response is required within 30 days of this notification
- Agency President should then also notify their Agency Director of the award recipient
Awards Director will notify each award recipient of their selection within 30 days of receipt of Agency President vetting response
- Recipients will receive initial an email of their selection
- Recipients will receive an "Official” notification on FLEOA letterhead via US Postal Service Mail
Award Director will submit award recipient announcement to The 1811 Editor by the beginning of July for printing in the Summer Issue of The 1811
Awards Director will forward the list of Heroism, Uncommon Valor and Bob Van Etten Legacy of Honor Award recipients and their contact information to the conference committee members so "Official” invitations can be sent out for the National Awards Banquet, registration can be made and travel arraignments prepared
Awards Director will order awards by July 31st
Awards Director will coordinate to have Chapter Presidents and Agency Presidents present the remaining award category recipients with their awards at local events in the recipients area within 90 days of receipt of awards information
- National assistance will be available for chapters and agency presidents presenting awards on an as needed basis

Awards for Retiring FLEOA Members

Any FLEOA Member wishing to present another FLEOA Member with a retirement award should contact the local Chapter President and/or Agency President to recognize the retiring member for their career and longtime membership at a FLEOA event
Chapter Presidents and Agency Presidents should contact Member Services to receive retirement certificates in advance of the FLEOA event that the retiree will be recognized.

Nominee Details

Nominee(s):*
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Email:*
FLEOA Member ID:*

Group Nomination Details

If this is a group nomination, for each additional nominee, please provide their name, email, and phone number in the box below:

Nominee Agency Details

Agency Name:
Agency Address:*
City, State, ZIP:*
Nominee's Director:*
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Reason for Nomination

Check the appropriate category (click for detailed criteria) Heroism
Uncommon Valor
Investigative Excellence
Prosecutorial
Group Achievement
State County Local or Special Police
Special Event
The Bob Van Etten Legacy of Honor Award

Category Descriptions for National Awards

Heroism Award: Recipients must be a federal law enforcement officer and/or a state, county or local law enforcement officer affiliated with a federal task force who has risked or sacrificed his or her own life. The actions must have occurred in 2021.
Uncommon Valor: Recipients can be any federal law enforcement officer and/or a state, county or local law enforcement officer affiliated with a federal task force who has demonstrated boldness, determination and bravery in the face of great danger. The actions must have occurred in 2021.
Investigative Excellence Award: Recipients must be a member in good standing of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association whose actions led to the arrest and successful prosecution of a subject which caused significant impact by thwarting the criminal enterprise or the exposure of a major criminal conspiracy. The actions must have been completed through prosecution in 2021.
Prosecutorial Award: Recipients must have secured conviction(s) of notorious criminal(s) in the face of formidable obstacles through untiring effort and who are working with federal law enforcement officers to do so. The conviction(s) must have occurred in 2021.
Group Achievement Award: Recipients shall be groups of three or more officers who together conducted a particularly noteworthy investigation or other law enforcement achievement which came to prosecution in 2021.
State, County, Local, or Special Police Investigative Award: Recipients must be affiliated with a federal task force whose efforts have made his/her department utilize effective methods in dealing with criminal activity. The investigation must have been completed through prosecution in 2021.
Special Event: Recipients must be any Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association member in good standing whose participation in a special event in 2021 is worthy of recognition.
The Bob Van Etten Legacy of Honor Award: In recognition of one’s selfless dedication to F.L.E.O.A and federal law enforcement, and their sustained sacrifice and service in support of our mantra, “Don’t Go It Alone”; nominee must be an active member of FLEOA; must serve in a volunteer capacity and not be compensated for their service; must have served in a volunteer leadership position for a minimum of ten years; must have contributed substantial time in advancing the FLEOA mission, with uncompromised distinguished service; must be voted in favor by a majority of the Board of Directors, which includes both those elected and appointed to serve on the board; must be nominated by a Board member or a member of the Awards Committee, and submitted to the National Secretary for distribution to the Board; the Board may recognize and select one nominee each year for this prestigious award, if no suitable nominees are submitted, the board is not required to make a selection; the award will be presented at the FLEOA National Conference, and the award recipient will receive the same courtesies as other award winners invited to the conference.

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