Every day, thousands of Ontarians rely on professional police officers, 9-1-1 dispatchers and other police service personnel to keep their families and communities safe.
The Police Association of Ontario (PAO) is proud to facilitate the Annual Police Services Hero of the Year Award, which provides the public with an opportunity to nominate and recognize their hero for the work they do on behalf of Ontarians. This nomination can be related to a specific event whereby a Police Officer or a Civilian Police Services Employee went above and beyond the call of duty, or it can be in recognition for their ongoing support and involvement within their respective community.
How it works
I would like to nominate Noel Bowes for this award. Noel continues to show leadership as a police officer and within the community. He selflessly volunteers his time to help others, especially kids' mental health. Mental health is so important and if we can help the kids now, they have the potential to become solid adults. I have had the...
I would like to nominate my husband Sergeant Neal Orlando, with the full support of his 2 boys, who have always looked up to and admired him as both a great father and a police officer. Neal got hired by Niagara Regional Police shortly after we were married. He is a true police hero and has touched the lives of...
I would like to nominate Kimberly Cadarette. She is not only an amazing police officer, but she is also an amazing, genuine and caring human being. She goes above and beyond for anyone in need. She volunteers so much of her free time and money to help the less fortunate. She truly takes her vows as an officer seriously on...
Joel is always ready with a helping hand. He is kind. He's always willing to go the extra mile. I admire and respect him. He is as fine a police officer as you can find anywhere.
Officer Stapleford has been a compassionate and caring officer since she started with the Hamilton Police service. For the past 7 years, she takes her own time and initiative to construct and handout care packages of personal items such as toothbrushes, soaps, hats and gloves etc for the homeless.
I would like to nominate Officer Kimberly Cadarette, for her amazing contribution to the community. Not only is she an inspiration for others, but her overall personality is so positive when dealing with the public. She brings a smile on, and off duty from her job a s a Police Officer at Peel Region Police Department.
I am the supervisor of the Hamilton Police Mounted Unit. I receive emails and letters of support about Ryan and Lincoln on a daily basis. I have been on patrol with Ryan and felt the support of this team in the community. I have done many hospital visits with Ryan and have seen first hand the impact on the staff...
I would like to nominate Jaqueline Ross for this award. Throughout my entire high school experience, she has provided my sister and myself support in many different ways that have entirely helped us as growing adolescents.
I would like to nominate Heidi O’Neill for this award. Her dedication to her job as a high school police officer has made myself and my sister’s high school experience truly incredible and helped us grow as individuals.
I would like to nominate my wife Jennifer for the Police Hero Award as there has not been a day in our 20+ years together that she has taken her job for granted... her dedication to her Police Family goes above and beyond as their safety is a priority every shift!!