Trainer of the Year Nomination Form

Eligibility:
Nominees must have been employed in the applicable category by a public safety agency any time between September 1, 2023, and August 31, 2024.  Nominees do not have to be members of APCO.
Persons submitting a nomination or being nominated must be; a.) Residents of the United States or its Territories OR b.) Residents of an International Chapter (not in a Global Alliance location) of APCO International, as contained in APCO Policy Manual Article XIII, Section 13.1 (Therefore, Canadian nominees would not apply).

Sample job responsibilities and titles for this position are provided on this form as examples to help you determine whether your nominee is eligible for this award category. Specific responsibilities and titles may vary by agency and are not limited to the lists shown here.

Sample Responsibilities:
• Plans, develops, schedules, and conducts on-the-job and classroom training for 911 and public safety communications call takers, dispatchers, and supervisors.
• Evaluates trainees’ skills and job performance.
• Plans and develops advanced training for 911 public safety communications call takers, dispatchers, and supervisors.
• Assists with developing and enhancing trainees’ professional knowledge, skill, and ability through in-service training or career development training.

Sample Job Titles:
Communications Training Officer (CTO), Field Training Officer (FTO), Communications Training Instructor, Career Development Coordinator, Manager, Supervisor, Specialist, etc.  


Completing this form:
• Be sure to include information for all requested sections.  
• Include specific facts or examples wherever possible to back up your comments.

Submitting your nomination:
All nominations must be received by September 1, 2024. If you have questions, please contact Kelley -Cunningham at 517-543-4924 at kcunningham@eatoncounty.org.