VIRGINIA APCO
Leaders in Public Safety Communications
TELECOMMUNICATOR AWARDS PROGRAM
Each year at the Virginia NENA/APCO Spring Conference, the Virginia Chapter of APCO honors outstanding individuals and teams in public safety communications.
These awards recognize exceptional performance, leadership, and dedication across a range of roles within the profession. Explore the categories below to learn more and download nomination materials.
The nomination period is currently closed. Please check back later for the next application window.
Award Categories
Individual Performance in a Critical Incident
Recognizes an individual who performed in an outstanding manner during a critical incident.
Nomination Form
Nicholas E. Stepaniak Trainer of the Year
Recognizes a trainer who shows leadership, professionalism, and dedication to mentoring and continuous learning.
Nomination Form
Information Technologist or Radio Frequency Technologist of the Year
Recognizes an individual with exceptional technical expertise supporting public safety communications.
Nomination Form
Team Performance in a Critical Incident
Recognizes two or more individuals from the same agency for exceptional performance during a critical incident.
Nomination Form
Line Supervisor of the Year
Recognizes a frontline supervisor who demonstrates leadership, support, and operational excellence.
Nomination Form
Thomas Hanson Communications Director of the Year
Recognizes a center leader who demonstrates integrity, vision, and innovation while fostering growth and strong partnerships.
Nomination Form
Stephen Souder Telecommunicator of the Year
Recognizes a telecommunicator who consistently demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence in public safety communications.
Nomination Form
How to Submit a Nomination
To nominate an individual or team, download the appropriate nomination form from the categories above and complete all required sections.
Completed forms may be submitted via email to Jada Lee (attach form as a PDF document) or mailed to:
Virginia APCO Awards Committee
ATTN: Jada Lee
2508 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
The nomination period is currently closed. Submission deadline to be announced.
If you have any questions, please contact Jada Lee at JLee@vbgov.com or 757-385-4232.