Awards Program

The California Peace Officers' Association annually recognizes law enforcement professionals, and those who support the profession, through their highly coveted Awards Program.  Click here to review the actions of the 2009 Award recipients.

This program recognizes both outstanding accomplishments and dedication and leadership in law enforcement during the CPOA Annual Conference each year.

Agency heads are encouraged to submit nominations that recognize those individuals who deserve this level of recognition.  Accordingly, city managers are encouraged to nominate those agency heads whose long term dedication and accomplishments should also be recognized.

Nominations may be submitted year-round via the website link or mailed to the CPOA office.  Nominations should be for actions that have taken place during the calendar year preceeding the presentation date (for example, if the upcoming program is taking place during the 2011 conference, then the activity should have taken place between January and December 2010) and be submitted by February 15 of each year.  (This is specific to the Award of Valor, specific acts within the Award of Distinction, and Award of Ethical Courage.  All other award categories reflect an ongoing activities that are recognized in their entireity.)

The award categories are listed below.  Simply click through to determine their purpose and elegibility requirements.

Sherman Block Memorial Law Enforcement Professional of the Year

Award of Valor

Award of Distinction

Certificate of Appreciation

Award of Law Enforcement Professional Achievement

Award of Ethical Courage