Each year at the NASAR conference, we pay tribute to some of the world's finest search and rescue professionals. We will continue that tradition at SAR 2005.

The NASAR Board of Directors is now accepting applications and nominations for its awards.

Eligible recipients for the NASAR Awards Program include SAR teams, government organizations, individuals, youth. Awards are given for volunteer service, valor, professional/technical contributions to the field, etc.

 

Click here to view awards descriptions and guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the paperwork due?
The deadlines for submissions is Tuesday, February 1, 2005. Your nominations must be postmarked by this date in order to be considered for voting.

Where do I mail my submission?
Jacki Golike
NASAR
1202 Blackburn Road
Apex, NC  27502

Can I submit my nomination electronically?
Yes. Send documentation to media@nasar.org.

I have questions about the Program. Whom should I ask?
Questions should be directed to Jacki Golike, NASAR Executive Director, at jackig@nasar.org  r by calling 703-222-6277.

What are the various awards that NASAR sponsors each year?

Click here to view awards descriptions and guidelines.

When will the awards be presented?
Awards are presented during the Opening Ceremony at the NASAR annual conference. The event will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at the Oakland Marriot City Center in Oakland, CA.

Will NASAR pay for the winners to attend the ceremony?
NASAR has limited funding available for certain awards categories, but does not fund each award recipient.

Does the award winner have to be present at the conference in order to receive the award?
If the recipient is unable to attend the ceremony, the award will be shipped to the person or organization that submitted the nomination. It is our hope that the award recipient will be acknowledged in a public presentation conducted locally.