The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police’s (OACP) Annual Awards recognize police personnel whose work makes a meaningful difference in the lives of Ontarians every day. We invite you to submit nominations for the following awards. Who will you nominate?
- OACP Traffic Safety Excellence Award
- OACP Award of Excellence in Community Safety, Wellness, and Crime Prevention
- OACP/CCN Catherine Martin Award of Excellence in Media Relations and Corporate Communications
- OACP Excellence in Information Technology/Services Award
- OACP Excellence in Leadership Award
- OACP Award of Excellence in the Advancement of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity in Policing
- OACP AGCO Award for Outstanding Investigation
- NEW**Award of Excellence in Indigenous Community Collaboration**
The new Award of Excellence in Indigenous Community Collaboration recognizes individuals, teams, or organizations that have demonstrated a meaningful and sustained commitment to collaboration with Indigenous peoples and have advanced reconciliation through leadership, action, and accountability. For the purposes of this award, “Indigenous” refers collectively to the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples of Canada.
For detailed award criteria and to access the submission form, please visit the OACP Annual Awards webpage. The submission deadline is Thursday, March 26, 2026, so don’t delay!
Awards will be presented during the OACP 2026 Annual Conference during the Awards, Torch Run Ceremony & Life Members Luncheon on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact Sharon Seepersad at sharons@oacp.ca.