IL APCO Awards

2026 Illinois APCO Awards 


IL-APCO awards open on May 1st, 2026. The categories and criteria for nominating will be from May 1st, 2025 – April 30th, 2026. IL-APCO has a new on-line submission form. Please click on the following link for criteria and the nomination form. You can also access the nomination form with the QR link supplied. If you have any questions please forward to bryan.whitaker@co.st-clair.il.us.

 Link to On-line Nomination Submission Form  

OR Scan The QR Code Below




Categories

The awards recognize individuals who perform in an outstanding manner throughout the year.

Illinois APCO will present awards in the following categories:
  • Communications Director / Manager of the Year
  • Line Supervisor of the Year
  • Technician of the Year
  • Telecommunicator of the Year
  • Trainer of the Year

Winners

Award winners will receive free registration and lodging for the 2026 Illinois Public Safety Telecommunications Association Conference in Springfield, October 18th - 221st, 2026. The deadline for submissions are July 31st, 2026. Winners will be contacted prior to September 16, 2026.


Nominations

The Illinois APCO Awards Committee is in need of your assistance to find those working among us who are deserving of a nomination for this year's awards. These employees and peers need not be APCO members to receive an award. Nominations may be submitted by supervisors, peers, or co-workers.

Nominations should not be based upon the nominee's handling of a single incident. The award is meant to honor the best of the best - the personnel who peers would consider to be the leaders based on many aspects. See the Award Criteria page for details about requirements.

For more information, contact Bryan Whitaker via email bryan.whitaker@co.st-clair.il.us

Submit a Nomination

It's easier than ever to submit a nomination! Simply fill out our on-line submission form, links above!
Review Award Criteria Here


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