NOMINATE OUTSTANDING LEADERS FOR LEPA AWARD
Awards of recognition for hard work will be given during the 2012 LEPA Conference. It’s time to nominate those who have worked hard and contributed to the betterment of LEPA /Emergency Preparedness/Public Safety and deserve to be recognized. Please let us know who they are. Anyone that has chosen this type of profession deserves recognition for their selfless commitment, however, we want to be sure to recognize those individuals who have gone the extra mile. Attached is a description of each award for your reference. Please note that the nominee does not have to be a member of the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association except for the Founders Award and Board Recognition Award.
Click HERE to access the 2012 LEPA Nomination form
Nomination Forms can be mailed to the following address:
LEPA Office
8550 United Plaza Blvd.
Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Emailed: office@lepa.org
Faxed: 225-408-4422
DEADLINE: February 24, 2012
Categories of Awards
Presidential Award – This is the highest award of all categories. The award recipient must be a member of LEPA and is chosen by the President of LEPA. The recipient may be among the candidates who receive other awards. This honor is bestowed on the individual in recognition of the services provided to the state and the community. The award is presented as a plaque.
Number awarded per year: 1
Dedication Award – An individual need not be a member of LEPA. He/she has provided quality service to the community or public, demonstrated perseverance, and unfailingly provided outstanding assistance and cooperation. The award is presented as a plaque.
Number awarded per year: Approximately 2 or at the discretion of the Awards Committee and the BOD
Valor Award – Given to the firefighter, EMS, police, emergency response personnel or local official who demonstrated courage in the call of duty. The recipient need not be a member of LEPA. This award is presented as a plaque.
Number awarded per year: Approximately 2 or at the discretion of the Awards Committee and the BOD
Founders Award – Individual(s) who has been key to the establishment and advancement of the mission and success of LEPA will be considered for this award. The award recipient must be a member of LEPA. The award may be given at the discretion of the Awards Committee and voted on by the LEPA BOD. This award is presented as a plaque.
Number awarded per year: 1 or at the discretion of the Awards Committee and the BOD
Board Recognition Award – This award is given to the LEPA Board member(s) who has provided the greatest contribution to the organization in the past year. These recognition awards will be presented as framed certificates signed by the President and President-elect.
Number awarded per year: 1 or at the discretion of the Awards Committee and the BOD
Lifetime Achievement Award – This award is given to an individual to recognize long term excellence in the field of public safety/emergency management. The accomplished individual must have set examples that influenced others to strive for the highest goals. The recipient need not be a member of LEPA. This award may be given posthumously.
Number awarded per year: At the discretion of the Awards Committee and BOD
Leadership Award - In addition to dedication, the individual must demonstrate leadership that has improved a program or process or contributed to the mission/goals of LEPA. An individual need not be a member of LEPA. This award is presented as a plaque.
Number awarded per year: Approximately 2 or at the discretion of the Awards Committee and BOD