Please use this form to make a nomination for any of the five awards available. Please select the award category below in the form.

Life Membership – William S. Hood Award ~ The Chapter MAY bestow Life Membership upon any qualified member who has met the following requirements: Active member of Oregon Chapter 31 in good standing for at least (10) years, rendered distinctive service to the Chapter through participation on committees and/or activities for a minimum of (5) years.  This award is limited to (2) recipients annually.  

Distinguished Service – Walter Stickney Award ~ This award is given to individual(s) who have shown outstanding service, effort and direction to the purposes and objectives of the Association.  The award is limited to (1) recipient annually.  Formerly known as the Exemplar Member Award.  

Outstanding Accomplishment Award - Bill Hakim Award ~ This award is presented to municipalities, agencies and/or companies which have developed successful programs which help to reduce the incidences of arson by implementing and achieving a progressive, innovative and successful program.  This award is limited to (1) award annually.  

Investigator of the Year – Frank Herlinger Award ~ This award is given to an individual who has shown outstanding achievement and professionalism in the field of arson/fire investigation.  The recipient of this award is not required to be a member of this organization.  Our goal is to recognize the BEST investigator in Oregon.  This award is limited to (1) award annually.  

Award of Recognition - Donald G. Petruzzelli Award ~ This was formerly the prosecutor of the year award. This award may be given to any individual or organization for service rendered to the chapter and its purposes.

Nominations are open now and due by August 16, 2024.

These are to be awarded at the annual business meeting in September 2024. The awards will be presented at the Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, luncheon.