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Annual Recognition Program
The International Association of Women Police (IAWP) offers annual recognition for female and male officers in various categories. Submission can be made online using the electronic nomination form. Nominations accepted annually, submission dates to be announced.
Awards are highly competitive for this international recognition. These are a prestigious honor for the recipient and the employing law enforcement organization. Award recipients are honored during the IAWP Annual Training Conference and prominently featured in social media and WomenPolice magazine.
There are no extensions of time granted for award submission. Entries can be submitted by the candidate's supervisor, employer, the President of an IAWP Affiliate or an IAWP Board member, but not by the candidate themselves. Candidates can only be entered for one category.
Categories and CitationsOfficer of the Year This award honors a female police officer who demonstrates exemplary conduct, momentous action, or outstanding achievement across multiple areas of policing. Civilian of the Year This award is presented to a female civilian professional of a police agency who has demonstrated outstanding conduct and made significant contributions to support, promote, improve, and enhance policing. Bravery This award honors a female police officer who demonstrates an exemplary act(s) of bravery or heroism, either on or off duty. Leadership This award honors a female police officer who distinguishes herself through exceptional leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, communicate effectively, and take decisive action in challenging situations. Community Service This award honors a female police officer who demonstrates outstanding commitment to improving public safety, reducing crime and criminal behavior, and fostering better relationships between the police and the local community through actionable initiatives to address community-specific concerns. Excellence in Performance This award honors a female police officer who demonstrates outstanding policing skills or actions that significantly impact her agency or area of responsibility. Mentoring and Coaching This award honors a female police officer who demonstrates exceptional dedication to the support, assistance, and development of women police through active engagement, by fostering the professional growth and personal development of colleagues, or by providing coaching, mentorship, guidance, and encouragement. Advocate This award is presented to a male police officer or male civilian employed by a police agency who has made a significant contribution or commitment to the advancement of women in policing, demonstrates active advocacy within the policing community, or displays a commitment to opportunities for women police. Prevention and Detection of Violence Against Women This award honors a female police officer who demonstrates exceptional dedication and skill in preventing, detecting and combating violence against women and girls, including crimes of domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual violence, trafficking in persons, or crimes against children. Heritage The Heritage Award is a distinguished honor bestowed upon an IAWP member and aims to acknowledge exceptional and dedicated service to the IAWP while preserving its historical legacy and evolution. It seeks to recognize substantial and significant contributions to the organization especially during critical milestones of the IAWP's history, ensuring that such outstanding and devoted service is documented, appreciated, and celebrated. Contact IAWP Awards Chair at awards@iawp.org for details. | IAWP Recognition Award 2025 RecipientsFor further information on each of the award recipients, please click |