The IAWP Heritage Award

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The IAWP Heritage Award is the  highest honor bestowed by the International Association of Women Police upon an individual member to recognize substantial and significant contributions to women police and the International Association of Women Police over a period of years and especially during milestones of the organization. The honor is meant to ensure the recording, recognition, and appreciation for outstanding and dedicated service to IAWP. The IAWP's Heritage recognition is the highest tribute given by the IAWP.

Heritage Award winners represent the legacy of the IAWP. They are the historical memory of an organization that continues to grow.  By virtue of participating in its history and having a resolve that the organization evolve, these leaders confront core goals and serve as tangible evidence to the rest of us of the honor it is to serve the IAWP.

Objective:

Selection of Award Recipients:

Submission of Nomination:
At a minimum, the nomination documentation must include -

*Detailed narrative writing describing member's history, achievements, and
 contributions to the IAWP.
*Short biography of honoree.
*Supporting documentation, letters, and similar additional material
  available.

The Chair, Board of Trustees accepts the nomination for review by the Board of Trustees.

IAWP Annual Recognition

The IAWP Foundation Award and Recognition Program opens on January 1 each year and closes March 31 each year (Midnight EST). There are no extensions of time granted for award submission. Entries can be submitted by the candidate's supervisor, employer, the President of an IAWP Affiliate or an IAWP Board member, but not by the candidate themselves. Candidates can only be entered for one category.  View Policy

CATEGORIES AND CITATIONS

OFFICER OF THE YEAR  To be awarded to a female officer who distinguishes herself by her exemplary conduct and achievements in more than one area of policing and over a period of time that has a significant impact on her agency and /or area of responsibility.

CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR To be awarded to a female civilian staff member of a law enforcement agency who by her exemplary conduct has made an outstanding achievement to support, promote, improve and enhance policing, law enforcement and/or the criminal justice profession. 
 
BRAVERY To be awarded to a female officer who distinguishes herself by an exemplary act of bravery or heroism, on or off duty, and at risk of her own personal safety or in the face of danger and in the execution of her duty.

  LEADERSHIP To be awarded to a female officer who distinguishes herself by demonstrating a continuing long term commitment to leadership using exceptional personal skills, leading teams and team building, developing others, organizational skills and administration that has an outstanding positive impact within her agency or area of responsibility.

  COMMUNITY SERVICE To be awarded to a female officer who distinguishes herself by her exemplary actions to improve public safety, reduce crime and criminal behavior, reduce anti-social behavior or foster better relationships between Police and the local community.

  EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE To be awarded to a female officer who distinguishes herself by her exceptional policing skills that have a significant impact in her agency or area of responsibility.  Such as the arrest of a prolific criminal, detection of multiples offenses, improved road safety or improved Policing performance.

  MENTORING AND COACHING To be awarded to a female officer who distinguishes herself by her support, assistance and development of women in law enforcement by focusing on their career aspirations, their ongoing personal development and/or producing training programs or policies which enhance the role of women in policing.
 

 MALE AWARD IN SUPPORT OF THE "HEFORSHE" CAMPAIGN
Award to recognize a male officer or male civilian employed by a law enforcement agency or police force, who has made a significant contribution and commitment to the advancement of women in policing.

 PREVENTION and DETECTION of VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN To be awarded to a female officer who distinguishes herself by her exceptional policing skills to prevent and/or detect offenses of violence against women, including human trafficking.