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Submission Guidelines and Tips

Who is Eligible for the Award?

  • Active LAGERS members and members who have been retired for less than 12 months are eligible for nomination.
  • Nominees may be a civilian or public safety employee.
  • Nominees must have been free of disciplinary action initiated by their employer.
  • Members of any length of employment or age are eligible for nomination.

Who Can Nominate a local government hero?

  • A LAGERS member’s colleague or employer.
  • Local community members and citizens who have been positively impacted by the nominee.
  • Self-nominations for this award are not permitted.
  • Nominators must not be related to the nominees.

Other tips

  • Please be as detailed and specific as possible in your responses.
  • Focus on tangible examples of how the nominee has positively impacted others.
  • While supporting documents are optional, they can greatly strengthen the nomination.
  • Deadline for submission: April 30, 2025
  • If you have any questions, contact: [email protected]

Section 1: Nominator Information

e.g. colleague, employer, citizen, community member ect.

Section 2: Nominee Information

Please provide their first and last name.
The nominee must be employed by a LAGERS covered subdivision.

Section 3: Nomination Details

Provide as much detail as possible about why this person deserves the award.
Recommended word count: 300-500 words (Provide concrete examples of how their actions have led to meaningful change.)
Recommended word count: 300-500 words
Recommended word count: 200-400 words (e.g., awards, media features, groundbreaking initiatives, or leadership in a crisis)

Section 4: Supporting Documents

Upload documents that further demonstrate why this nominee is exceptional. Although not required, we strongly encourage you to fill out this section.
Choose at least one
  • Letters of support from colleagues, supervisors, or community members (up to three)
  • News articles, media coverage, or community testimonials
  • The nominee’s resume (if applicable)
  • Video/audio clips of interviews or public testimonials
  • Photos that showcase their work or impact
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Section 5: Nominator's Final Statement

(A concise summary of their impact in 150-250 words.)