17th Annual Conference & Awards
The Executive is pleased to announce the Annual Officer Awards on May 20, 2026. Members will have the opportunity to nominate Officers and staff for the Awards. The proud recipients will be provided a confirmation letter to be recognized at the Annual Conference and the Annual Banquet and will receive an award from FNCPA Executive.
Registration is now open for the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association Annual Conference – May 19 – 21, 2026
Nominations for the following:
1. Years of Service (20 Years of Service or more)
This award is for Officers that have twenty (20) years of combined service or more, in policing as an officer. (See 01 Criteria for Long Service Recognition)
2. Bravery or Lifesaving Awards
Bravery Award
This award is for Officers that have performed an act of bravery that could best demonstrate the qualities of heroism. (See 02A Criteria for Police Bravery Criteria)
Lifesaving Award
This award is for Officers whereby the officer defies the instinct for self-preservation and risks his/her own life to protect others, and as a result have saved a life or lives, including their own. (See 02B Criteria for Police Life-Saving Criteria)
3. Distinguished Services Awards (Investigative, Community Services & Crime Prevention)
This award is open to active police officer (s) or staff member(s) who has demonstrated exemplary leadership and commitment to his/her service through work that have benefited their peers, their service, and the community.
Distinguished Service: Police Exemplary Performance for Investigative
An Officer that has shown dedication with their work in regards to their investigational activities: who has worked diligently and has proven to have strong investigating skills, which resulted in successful arrests; who is motivated in preparing, drafting, and execution of warrants and arrests;
who works in a team environment to complete projects in a safe manner for all members involved; and who shows dedication to their department and proven to be a team player. (See 03A Police Exemplary Performance Award Criteria)
Distinguished Services:
Community Policing Award for Community Services or Crime Prevention
This award is for an individual(s) who have demonstrated self-initiative in the development of Community Crime Prevention Strategies and initiatives for the communities they serve; and who have actively participated and donated their time to a community and community-based fundraising events. (See 03B Community Policing Award Criteria)
4. Presidents Commendation Award
President’s Commendation for depicting excellent work meriting a National Award.
Nominations Criteria:
Please provide the following for the nominees:
Letter of Nomination by the Chief of Police of the Service/Organization — this letter must be endorsed by the Police Chief or Designate. (1) page
Office or Staff Resume— The Police Service must provide synopsis of their resume. (1) page
Summary of the Event: a two (2) paragraph synopsis of the incident/occurrence/contributions of the Officer/Individual including the impact to the Officer/Individual.
Presentation at the Annual Conference with Police Chief or Designate:
Once the successful candidate has been identified, they will be provided notification by FNCPA.
- The Police Chief or Designate will accompany the successful candidate to the conference and the following will be presented during the event: a. Years of Service — during the conference (Dress Business Casual)
- Distinguished Service — during the conference (Dress Business Casual)
- Bravery & Life Saving — during the dinner (Dress Uniform & Attire)
- Presentations a. The Police Chief or Designate will read out the summary of event
- The President/Executive will provide award to the designate.
- Pictures — there will be a photographer layout during the evening dinner, where any awards that were presented during the day, Officer, Police Chief, & families will have the opportunity to take a picture in uniform with their awards. (no fee)
- It is the responsibility of the Police Service to coordinate the travel to their candidate, if successful.
This correspondence will serve as a request for nominations.