Awards
FPSA Hall of Fame
The FPSA Hall of Fame Award may be awarded to past or present Public Service Teachers/Advisors, Department of Education Personnel, law enforcement agencies/personnel, and teacher education personnel, who have contributed significantly to the success of Florida FPSA, at the local, regional or state levels.
Nominees must be recommended by a committee of two or more members professional or students) and have the approval of the Board of Directors. The maximum number of awards to be given each year shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
No individual shall be eligible to receive the FPSA HALL OF FAME AWARD more than one time.
This is the highest award FPSA can bestow upon an individual.
FPSA Outstanding Service Award
The FPSA Outstanding Service Award may be awarded to Public Service Personnel who have contributed significantly to the success of the FPSA at the local, regional or state levels for five years or more.
Nominees for the Outstanding Service Award must be recommended by a committee of two or more members (professional or students) and have the approval of the Board of Directors. The maximum number of awards to be given shall not exceed three in any one year in each category.
FPSA Award of Merit
The FPSA Award of Merit may be awarded to Public Service Personnel, business people, school administrators, law enforcement or teacher education personnel, and other individuals who have contributed significantly to the success of the FPSA at the state level, or to organizations or companies whose assistance has been notable in any area of the State Public Service program.
Nominees for the Award of Merit must be recommended by a committee of two or more members (professional or students) and have the approval of the Board of Directors. The maximum number of awards to be given shall not exceed three in any one year in each category.
FPSA Mentorship Award
The FPSA Mentorship Award may be awarded to the Public Service Personnel, businessperson, school administrator, law enforcement, fire, or teacher education personnel, or other individual who has given their time to mentor a student in a career field or in their personal life. This nominee has made a visible impact of the life or lives of students they have had contact in a positive manner.
Nominees for the FPSA Mentorship Award must be recommended by a committee of two or more members (professional or students) and have the approval of the Board of Directors. The maximum number of awards to be given shall not exceed three in any one year in this category.
Nomination Process
Award Nomination Forms are accepted year round. To be considered for award at the State Leadership Conference, The Nomination Form must be submitted 30 days prior to the State Leadership Conference to the State Office.
To nominate someone, download the form here.
Previous Year's Winners
Hall of Fame
2015 - Tony Rodriguez
2022 - Curtis Clay
2023 - Dale Koning
2024 - Kim Lockley
Outstanding Service Award
Award of Merit
2024 - Sgt. John Marshal
Mentorship Award
2022 - Marty Westall