Nominees must have been employed in the applicable category by a public safety agency any time between February 1, 2025 and January 31, 2026. 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).