The IAWP Heritage Award

The International Association of Women Police (IAWP) Heritage Award is a unique 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. 

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:

• To recognize an individual's substantial and significant contributions to women police and the International Association of Women Police. 
• To ensure the recording and recognition of, and appreciation for, outstanding and dedicated service to IAWP over a period of years and especially during milestones of the organization.

Selection of Award Recipients:

• The Awards and Recognition Committee serves as the committee to evaluate and recommend a candidate for this award. 
• This recommendation is then presented to the Board of Directors for approval.
• There is no requirement that there be a Heritage Award winner annually. 
• Candidate must have been a member of IAWP during the time of the contribution and the period being cited. 
• Candidate must have fulfilled at least one of the organization's objectives.

Submission of Nomination Form:

Heritage Award Nomination Form

Nominations open January 1 and close at Midnight EST on February 28th. 

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.

Submit completed Nomination Form to awards@iawp.org  

Questions may be addressed to Awards Chair, Linda Mayberry, at awards@iawp.org