Commission Lifetime Achievement Awards

Our Commission values the contributions of Calgarians and Calgary Police Service members.

To help recognize those who have made exceptional contributions to policing in our community, we have two lifetime achievement awards that we accept nominations for each fall.

Lifetime Achievement in Community Policing

The Lifetime Achievement in Community Policing Award is presented to up to one community member each year that has made a sustained and exceptional contribution to the ideals of community policing in Calgary. Nominees do not have to live in Calgary, but they must be active in the Calgary community.

The award recognizes community members that have:

Worked with the Calgary Police Service and/or other law enforcement agencies in a volunteer or professional capacity (but not as a police employee) for at least 10 years;
Exceptionally contributed to lasting positive change in policing through research, innovation, community building, partnership, mentorship, training and/or leadership;
Shown a commitment to serving the community and improving community policing through volunteer work and/or professional achievements; and
Adhered to the highest ethical standards and reflected the Calgary Police Service’s values (respect, honesty, compassion, courage, fairness, accountability and integrity).

Nomination Form Options:
Printable Version to Complete and Scan
Digital Form to Complete in Word

Lifetime of Distinguished Service

The Lifetime of Distinguished Service Award is presented to up to one current or recent employee of the Calgary Police Service each year. Both sworn and civilian members are eligible and former employees remain eligible for two years after they resign or retire.

The award recognizes employees that have:

Worked in policing or law enforcement for at least 20 years;
Exceptionally contributed to lasting positive change in the field of policing through research, innovation, community building, mentorship, training and/or leadership;
Excelled over most or all of their career;
Shown an exceptional commitment to serving the community through volunteer work and/or professional achievements;
Adhered to the highest ethical standards over their career; and
Demonstrated a personal commitment to the Calgary Police Service’s values (respect, honesty, compassion, courage, fairness, accountability and integrity).

Nomination Form Options:
Printable Version to Complete and Scan
Digital Form to Complete in Word

Nomination Process

To nominate someone for either award, please submit:

A completed Nomination Form with the nominee’s and your information;
A letter up to a maximum of 1,000 words that outlines why the nominee is deserving of the award, including how they have exceptionally contributed to positive change in policing over their career;
At least two letters of support for the nomination from people who know the nominee in a different capacity than you; and
Any other optional supporting documents you wish to include, such as media articles, other recognition received by the nominee, etc.

Please submit your nomination by email to contact@calgarypolicecommission.ca or by mail to Suite 1150 – 202 6th Avenue SW, T2P 2R9.

You can also call 403-428-8914 if you have any questions.

Nominations for 2024 have closed and we will be accepting nomination next in the summer of 2025.

Previous Recipients

Our Commission started presenting lifetime achievement awards in 2023 and we only present up to two each year.

Read the names and accomplishments of past winners to find out who has been recognized in previous years.

Other Similar Awards

Our Commission previously recognized community members and employees of the Calgary Police Service through the Community Policing Awards. Many of the previous award categories now overlap with awards offered by other organizations, so they have been discontinued.

If you have someone you hoped to nominate for a Community Policing Award, they are likely still eligible for one of these awards: