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NVFC Lifetime Achievement Award

Sponsored by Rosenbauer
 
The nomination period for the 2012 award is now closed.
 
The National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Lifetime Achievement Award annually honors those individuals whose remarkable achievements in the fire service and community exemplifies outstanding performance. To be considered for the award, nominees must have been a volunteer firefighter for at least twenty (20) years. Nominations can be made posthumously.  
 

Criteria

Each nominee will be judged on the following criteria: 
  • Nominee has made a major contribution or has achieved significant accomplishments in the volunteer fire service on a local, state, and/or national level.
  • Nominee has demonstrated superior dedication to the volunteer fire service and has served as a volunteer firefighter for at least twenty (20) years.
  • Nominee has been active in their state firefighters’ association.
  • Nominee has demonstrated community impact through the fire service or other volunteer activities.
 
*Please note: Current and past NVFC board members are not eligible for this award

Selection 

The selection of the NVFC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will be determined through a nationwide nomination process. The recipient of the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award will be recognized at a special Awards Banquet in conjunction with the NVFC spring board meeting and will receive: 
  • Trip to Alexandria, VA, to attend Awards Banquet
  • Complimentary registration for the NVFC spring board meeting
  • Recognition as guest of honor at the NVFC spring board meeting Awards Banquet
  • Complimentary 1-year NVFC Personal Membership
  • Personalized award

  • Place in NVFC history

Nomination Materials

Nominations must be received by March 1, 2012. Nomination packets must include: 
  • Nomination form.
  • 500-word essay describing the nominee’s accomplishments in and dedication to the volunteer fire service.
  • Detailed resume or background sheet of no more than two (2) pages containing an overview of the individual's experience, education, or other pertinent information.
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation supporting the nominee.
  • No more than three (3) additional supporting documents, such as articles or additional recommendation letters (optional). Please note that only the first three additional supporting documents submitted will be reviewed.
Please note – if chosen, award recipient must submit a digital photo to be used for NVFC newsletters, web sites, etc.

Contact Information

Please contact the NVFC with any questions.
 
National Volunteer Fire Council
7852 Walker Drive, Suite 450
Greenbelt, MD 20770
 
Phone: 1-888-ASK-NVFC (275-6832)
Fax: 202-887-5291

Previous Award Recipients

Click here to learn about the previous recipients of the NVFC Lifetime Achievement Award. 
 

Award Sponsor

Rosenbauer is the world’s leading manufacturer of firefighting vehicles and equipment. With locations all over the globe, the North American operations are based in Lyons, South Dakota; Wyoming, Minnesota; and Fremont, Nebraska. Rosenbauer incorporates the international strength and innovation of a global company with top American manufacturing firms to build firefighters what they need to help keep their communities safe. For more information, please visit www.rosenbaueramerica.com.