Winners to be honored at APCO’s Annual Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C.
APCO International on April 09, 2013
Alexandria, VA – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International has announced the recipients of its prestigious 2013 Public Safety Leadership in Policy Awards, who will be honored at APCO’s Annual Public Safety Communications Leadership in Policy Awards Dinner in Washington, DC on May 14, 2013.
The Awards Dinner commemorates the leaders in public safety communications who are outstanding advocates for the industry and advance all aspects of public safety policy.
The award winner of each category is:
Leadership in Advocacy Award
Sheriff Paul H. Fitzgerald
Story County, Iowa
FirstNet Board Member
Leadership in Regulatory Service Award
Kenneth P. Moran
Senior Deputy Chief
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
Leadership in Legislative Service Award
Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo
Ranking Member
Communications and Technology Subcommittee
Energy and Commerce Committee
Leadership in Advancing Communications Policy Award
Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel
Federal Communications Commission
Award recipients will be recognized by public safety communications leaders, government, state and local officials, and others at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.
“It is a privilege to take this opportunity each year to recognize extraordinary leaders who have made a real difference in advancing public safety communications,” said Terry Hall, president of APCO International. “Each of our award winners has made a unique mark in taking actions that benefit citizens and first responders alike.”
Public safety communications officials interested in attending the Awards Dinner on May 14 should visit http://leadersdinner.apcointl.org to purchase tickets. A portion of the proceeds from this event go to the continued support of the Public Safety Foundation of America, which sponsors efforts focused on improving public safety’s capacity to better serve our communities.
About APCO International
APCO International is the world’s largest organization of public safety communications professionals. It serves the needs of public safety communications practitioners worldwide – and the welfare of the general public as a whole – by providing complete expertise, professional development, technical assistance, advocacy and outreach.