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.

Open this link to nominate an individual for the FPSA Hall of Fame. 

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.

Open this link to nominate an individual for the FPSA Outstanding Service Award.

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.

Open this link to nominate an individual or organization for the FPSA Award of Merit.

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.

Open this link to nominate an individual for the FPSA Mentorship Award.

Nomination Process

Award Nomination Forms are accepted year round but will be awarded at the State Leadership Conference.  To be considered for the award, the Nomination Form must be submitted 30 days prior to the State Leadership Conference to the State Office.

To nominate someone, click on the link in the description and complete the online form.

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