NOMINATION CRITERA
Nominations for this very prestigious award may be made by anyone wishing to nominate a law enforcement chief executive officer of a Florida Municipal, College/University, School Board/District, Tribal or Airport, Railroad or Port Authority law enforcement agency and a FPCA member in good standing.
NOMINATION PACKAGE
- The nomination form must be completed and submitted online via the FPCA website by clicking HERE.
- The complete nomination package must be uploaded at time of submission so please have your nomination package available before you begin completing the form.
- Your nomination package should include the following and be in a Word or Adobe PDF file format:
- A memorandum or cover letter from the nominator addressed to the FPCA Executive Director Amy Mercer. The memorandum/cover letter must attest that the supporting documentation provided is accurate.
- A narrative (with optional supporting documentation) outlining the following criteria:
- The nominee’s service to the FPCA;
- The nominee’s service to their agency;
- The nominee’s service to their community; and
- The nominee’s accomplishments as a law enforcement administrator
- A memorandum or cover letter from the nominator addressed to the FPCA Executive Director Amy Mercer. The memorandum/cover letter must attest that the supporting documentation provided is accurate.
All nominations should be combined to create on (1) single electronic document nomination package. The package must be in a Word or Adobe PDF file format. The total nomination package must not exceed 5 pages. Any nomination packages over five (5) pages will not be considered.
DEADLINE
The deadline for receipt of nominations is April 15th.
All nominations must be submitted via the submission form on the FPCA website. Any nominations that are mailed in will be rejected.
SELECTION PROCESS
All nominations will be reviewed by the FPCA Awards Committee. The Awards Committee will consult with the FPCA Executive Director on the nominees’ service to the FPCA and will then forward their selection to the Executive Committee for final approval.
AWARDS PRESENTATION
The presentation of the Chief Executive Officer of the Year Award will be made during the FPCA’s Annual Installation and Awards Banquet.
AWARD TIMELINE
- April 15 – Deadline for nomination for consideration. Any individual nominated after this date will not be eligible.
- April 30 – Nominations are distributed by Headquarters to the Awards Committee Chair
- May 30 – Recipient is selected
2021
Chief Anthony Holloway, St. Petersburg Police Department
2020
Chief Charles Broadway, Clermont Police Department
2019
Chief Kevin Lystad, Miami Shores Police Department
2018
Chief Albert “Butch” Arenal, Coconut Creek Police Department
2017
Chief John Mina, Orlando Police Department