Nominees must have been employed in the applicable category by a public safety agency any time between April 1, 2023 and March 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).