Nominations are now being accepted click here for submission page.

Established in 2009, this award was named in honor of Retired Detective Stuart O. Nelson who helped develop the most effective and far-reaching police chaplaincy programs while serving the Rockford Police Department, (IL).
 
This award is presented at the Annual Training Seminar (ATS) to recognize and honor excellence by liaison officers (commissioned law enforcement officers) who have demonstrated extraordinary chaplaincy service.
 
Eligibility: The nominee must be an active member of ICPC for a minimum of five (5) years and serve as an agency liaison officer.  When applicable, the Ethics Chair and Regional Director are contacted for their acknowledgement and endorsement of the nominees.  Current ICPC Executive Officers are ineligible for this award during their term in office.
 
Nomination Deadline:  October 31^st
 
Selection:  Nominations are submitted to the Corporate Office with the final selection at the January Executive Committee mid-winter meeting.  The President (or appointee) will contact the recipient, and their agency head, to announce the selection and encourage ATS attendance for presentation.
 
Description:  A bronze policeman statue with engraved plate: recipient’s name, award date.