WPPA Service Awards

Each year at the annual convention, the WPPA recognizes those officers and other public safety employees who epitomize the law enforcement community’s outstanding tradition of service and dedication. Individuals may be nominated for deeds or actions that occur between January 1 and December 31 of any calendar year. The deadline for nominations is February 1 for the preceding year. The Awards Committee invites you to send in your nominations for WPPA Service Awards.

Send a letter of nomination identifying the individual or individuals; why they should be considered for a WPPA Service Award; the date of the occurrence, if any; and describe the event and its circumstances. Copies of media coverage may be included and must show the name of the newspaper and the date printed.

The nominator should include his/her name, address, department, work and home telephone numbers. Send your nomination and supporting documentation to the WPPA Awards Committee, 340 Coyier Lane, Madison, WI 53713.

Nominees will be considered for the following awards, subject to the Committee’s discretion.

AWARD FOR VALOR
This award:

• shall be presented to the officer or officers who have performed in a manner that is above and beyond the call of duty.
• shall be only for members of the WPPA. Both the recipient of this award and their home department shall receive a plaque suitably engraved.
• may be made posthumously and may be presented to the recipient's home department or representative so designated.

MERITORIOUS AWARD
This award:

• shall be presented to the officer or officers who have performed in a manner that is within the realm of duty and have shown great courage, ability, and devotion to police service.
• shall be only for members of the WPPA. The recipient of this award shall receive a certificate suitably inscribed and the home department of the recipient shall receive a plaque.
• may be made posthumously and may be presented to the recipient's home department or any representative so designated.

OFFICER OF THE YEAR
This award:

• shall be presented to the officer who has conspicuously contributed to a law enforcement agency or community in a manner recognized by either.
• shall be only for a member of the WPPA. The recipient of this award shall receive a plaque suitably engraved.

YOUTH AWARD
This award:

• shall be presented to a young person who has performed in an heroic manner and assisted local law enforcement in the interests of safety and the well-being of others. The recipient of this award shall receive a plaque suitably engraved.

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
This award:

• shall be presented to the officer or officers who have performed a function or duty showing proper and correct use of police technique in the best interests of police service.
• shall be a certificate suitably inscribed and shall be presented by U. S. mail to the recipient.
• may be presented to any member of law enforcement within the state of Wisconsin.

CITIZEN’S AWARD
This award:

• shall be presented to a citizen or citizens who have contributed to local law enforcement and as a result have caused a service to be achieved for the community.
• shall be a certificate suitably inscribed and shall be presented by U. S. mail to the recipient.

The deadline for nominations is February 1 for the preceding year.