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Recognition Awards
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Title
| Outstanding
Service Awards are presented to persons who have performed a courageous
act in an attempt to save an individual who was in danger of losing his
or her life or to individuals who unselfishly rendered service in a time
of emergency. |
| Eligibility
For Outstanding Service Awards |
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A. |
Incident
must have occurred within a five year period prior to receipt of the nomination.
All nominations must be received by April 15th of the current year. |
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B. |
Nominee
shall be resident or non-resident of Iowa who saves the life or performs
outstanding service to one or a group of Iowans. |
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C. |
Nominee(s)
should not be professionally trained in lifesaving techniques. Examples
include: firemen, law enforcement officers, doctors, nurses, lifeguards,
water safety instructors, and first aid instructors. |
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D. |
The act
of lifesaving is rendered to a family member. |
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| Award
Nominations |
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A. |
May
be made by any person |
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B. |
Should
include: |
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1. |
A detailed
statement of the deed or act performed |
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2. |
Name, address,
and age of nominee |
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3. |
Name, address,
and age of individual whose life was saved, if applicable |
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4. |
Date and
place where act was performed with names and addresses of witnesses. |
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5. |
A
copy of a newspaper account of the incident, if applicable. |
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C. |
Nominations
should be submitted in writing to: |
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Attention: Lifesaving Awards Program
Iowa Department
of Public Safety
Iowa State Patrol Division
215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
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| Investigation |
| A thorough investigation
and report will be made by members of the Department of Public Safety as
a representative of the Governor. Reports of such investigations will be
presented to a Selection Committee for evaluation and recommendation. The
nominator(s) will be notified of the final decision. |
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| Presentation |
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Awards may be presented
by the Governor or a Governor's representative, or mailed as circumstances
permit. |
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| Eligibility | Nominating | Procedures |
| 2011 Honorees | |
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