| The NVFC Lifetime Achievement Award recognises outstanding volunteer firefighter performance |
National award recognises volunteer firefighter achievement
Nominate an outstanding volunteer firefighter for the 2009 National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Lifetime Achievement Award. Sponsored by Scott Health & Safety, this prestigious national award annually recognizes an individual whose remarkable achievements in the fire service and community exemplifies outstanding performance.
Nominations must be received by 5 pm EDT on August 3.
To be considered for the award, nominees must have been a volunteer firefighter for at least 20 years.
Each nominee will be judged on the following criteria:
- Nominee has made a major contribution or has achieved significant accomplishments in the volunteer fire service on a local, state, and/or national level.
- Nominee has demonstrated superior dedication to the volunteer fire service and has served as a volunteer firefighter for at least 20 years.
- Nominee has been active in their state firefighters' association.
- Nominee has demonstrated community impact through the fire service or other volunteer activities.
The recipient of the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award will be recognized at a special Awards Banquet in conjunction with the NVFC Fall Board Meeting in Coralville, IA. The recipient will receive travel and accommodation to attend the banquet; guest of honor status at the banquet; complimentary registration for the Fall Board Meeting; complimentary one-year personal membership to the NVFC; a personalized award; and a place in NVFC history.
To nominate a volunteer firefighter, submit a nomination form, an essay describing the nominee's achievements, a resume or background sheet, two letters of recommendation, and up to three additional supporting documents. Specific criteria and nomination packet requirements are available at here.