Annual OSPOA Awards Program

OSPOA awards will be presented to selected individuals during each Annual Training Conference.

Nominations should be submitted to OSPOA Awards Committee no later than July 30th. Entries postmarked after that date will not be considered. The Awards Committee will make final selections.

If you know an individual who you feel is worthy of one of the above awards, please submit the name of the individual, along with details of the actions and circumstances for which the award should be considered. Attachments should be typed and limited to two (2) pages in length.

OSPOA Medal of Honor Award

This award(s) may be presented to the next of kin for officer(s) who lost their life (lives) in the line of duty or who have died from other causes since performing the act for which they were nominated.

OSPOA Meritorious Service Award

This award(s) will be presented to individuals (both in Law Enforcement and Civilians) whose immediate actions saved or attempted to save the life of another.

OSPOA Medal of Valor Award

This award(s) will be presented to officer(s) who, in the judgment of the Awards Committee, are most deserving of the recognition, having performed their duty at great personal risk.

OSPOA Commendation Award

This award(s) will be presented to any individual who has made significant contributions to the support of Law Enforcement.