Please fill out the form below and attach up to a 1-page document explaining why the nominee should be selected for this award. 

Eligibility for this award are as follows:

The nominee must have been employed in this category by a Public Safety Agency for 2 (two) years or more. The nominee does not have to be member of NM APCO or NM NENA. 

Responsibilities should include the following: 

• Is familiar with all operations and functions expected of subordinates and demonstrates that knowledge on a regular basis.

• Monitors and evaluates staff performance for completeness, accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Recognizes performance issues and takes appropriate measures to correct or praise employees.

• Is able to quickly prioritize and organize operational functions and makes appropriate decisions in stressful situations.

• Recognizes and mitigates potential issues within or affecting the Communications Center and is able to defuse tense situations.

• Maintains a professional attitude at all times and ensures employees maintain the same.

• Promotes a positive working relationship with subordinates, coworkers and other professional entities.

• Supervises more than one employee.

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NOMINATORS: 

Please answer each question, as any questions left unanswered will disqualify the nominee.

In one page or less, describe why the candidate should receive the NM APCO/NM NENA Supervisor of the Year Award. 

• Describe the nominee's public safety communications agency. Please include staffing levels, size and discipline (law enforcement, fire, EMS, PSAP only, etc.)

• Describe the nominee's daily and additional pertinent duties and responsibilities.

• Tell us how long the nominee has been at this job and any previous public safety communications positions the nominee has held.

• Describe how the nominee functions as a team player. 

• Describe how the nominee demonstrates his/her knowledge of the profession and flexibility in task assignments. Provide an example of how the nominee may go above and beyond what may be required of an individual in this position. 

• Describe the nominee's personal and professional interaction, via radio and telephone, with agency clients and members. 

• Describe the nominee's ability to interact with others and successfully forge positive relationships with individuals at all levels (consider citizens, subordinates, peers, administration, other entities within the emergency services profession, etc.)

• Describe any attributes, actions or practices that make the nominee exceptional when compared to other PSAP supervisors. What sets this supervisor apart from other supervisors?