This prestigious award is presented each year to the person who distinguishes themselves through valorous actions during a life-threatening action.

Any person can nominate an individual or group who qualifies for recognition under the below criteria.

A selection committee reviews a situation in which the nominated individual or group clearly acted without regard for his or her own life to save a fellow officer or an innocent victim.

The nomination(s) eligible for review shall be the previous year of the awards banquet. (For example - Banquet in 2023, the situation must occur in 2023 or earlier to be eligible for review)

All nominations must include the following:

• Full Name.
• Department / Agency / Organization.
• Documentation of the event in paragraph
• A contact person to verify the event, actions, or conduct

2023 OTOA Awards Banquet Wednesday, June 14, 2023
6 pm - 8 pm
Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center, Sandusky, Ohio

Winners of these prestigious OTOA Awards are provided the following

• Recognition at the OTOA Awards Banquet
• Lifetime OTOA membership
• Lifetime Annual Training Conference Registration *see restrictions below
• OTOA & Sponsor Awards
  *This award is eligible for a maximum of two (2) persons annually 
  *Lodging and meals are NOT covered for the annual conference attendance.