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
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. Officer Cadarette is a...
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!!
I actually met Steve online via Twitter. He was acting Inspector for the South Simcoe Police at the time, and being a supporter of Police depts, I retweeted and liked a lot of his posts. He and others at SSPS decided to volunteer their time to put together a Citizens Police Academy.
I nominate Greg Stephenson for Hero of the Year. Greg is not only the president of the Thunder Bay Police Association and has dedicated most of his career to the members of the TBPA, he has also been the face and volunteer in the Community leading the annual Cops for Cancer and the Annual Christmas Parade of Lights.
I have had the opportunity, on many occasions, to watch and be a part of Officer Ryan & Lincoln's interactions with patients, family members and staff at St. Joseph's Healthcare. He is always willing to go out of his way to make someone's day that much better! He always puts a smile on everyone's face and makes them forget about...
I would like to nominate Sgt Neal Orlando for his dedication to the protection of both the public and the team to which he is attached. As well he has over the years initiated and participated in numerous community events and projects, always with enthusiasm and concern for those being served.