The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, along with our partners are pleased to recognize excellence in policing through our Annual Awards. Our awards recognize both individuals and teams who have demonstrated the highest standard of professionalism, commitment, integrity, and accountability to policing and public safety in Ontario.
Nominations are now CLOSED!
Thank you to all those who submitted a nomination.
TRAFFIC SAFETY AWARDS
Lifetime Achievement in Traffic Safety Award Criteria I Nomination Form
Traffic Safety Initiative of the Year Award Criteria I Nomination Form
These annual awards are made possible by the generous support from the CAA South Central Ontario.
YOUTH AWARDS
School Resource Officer - Award of Excellence Criteria I Nomination Form
Youth Service Award Criteria I Nomination Form
These annual awards are made possible by the generous support from Accident Support Services International Ltd.
MEDIA RELATIONS AWARD
Catherine Martin Award of Excellence in Media Relations Criteria I Nomination Form
This annual award is made possible by the generous support from McMaster University.
COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION AWARD
Community Safety and Crime Prevention Award Criteria I Nomination Form
This annual award is made possible by the generous support from Accident Support Services International Ltd.
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Excellence in Leadership Award Criteria I Nomination Form
This annual award is made possible by the generous support from the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto.
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY AWARD
Innovation Information Technology Award Criteria I Nomination Form
This annual award is made possible by the generous support from Magnet Forensics.
Presentation of the 2021 OACP Awards
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the uncertainty as to when it will be safe and appropriate to gather in-person in 2021, the OACP Award presentations will move to a predominantly online format. The OACP will be announcing the recipients of the 2021 OACP Awards via our website and official social media channels (Twitter I Instagram) during Police Week.
Following those announcements, the OACP will coordinate with the Chief/Commissioner of the award recipients to ensure the recipients are presented with their award at an in-person event in their respective communities.
Key Dates
Award Nominations Open: Monday, March 1, 2021
Award Nominations Close: Friday, March 26, 2021 (4:00 p.m.)
Awards Selection Day: Thursday, April 8, 2021
Announcements of the 2021 Award Recipients: Monday, May 10 - Friday, May 14, 2021 (Police Week)