ARFFWG Award Nomination

Awards Program

The ARFF Working Group’s Annual Awards Program was developed to recognize superior achievement in the advancement of aviation fire protection, prevention, operations, equipment, training, management, and media participation. These awards will reflect the consensus of a peer group committee formed from within the membership of the ARFF Working Group, in conjunction with the Board of Directors. The recipients of such awards do not need to be members of the ARFF Working Group.

Presentation of Awards

Individuals and/or groups shall be notified of their selection as a recipient of a specific award no later than thirty (30) days before the Annual Symposium.

All awards shall be presented to the approved recipients at the ARFFWG Annual Symposium by the Awards Chair or his/her official representative.

Recipients who cannot attend the Annual Symposium shall have their awards sent by mail immediately following the Annual Symposium.

Nomination Process

Individuals may nominate an individual or group for any of the award categories unless otherwise noted.

Nominations for awards to be presented at the next ARFFWG Annual Symposium must be received no less than 60 days before the date of the next Annual Symposium. If received late, the chances for approval and presentation in the particular year is diminished.

For award consideration, the act or event being awarded must have occurred within the past eighteen months prior to the Annual Symposium.

All nominations should be emailed (preferably) to the ARFF Working Group. Nominations will then be forwarded to the Awards Committee Chair. Each nomination form submitted shall include a description of the deed for which the award recipient is being nominated.

It is the responsibility of the Awards Committee to research each nomination for suitability and appropriate award classification.

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Heroism
Certification of Commendation
Karl Beeman Certificate of Technical Achievement
Outstanding Service Award (Only for Board of Director Use)
Merit
Certification of Appreciation
Certification of Journalistic Excellence
Brian Pugh Outstanding ARFF Training Officer Award
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Supporting Nominee Information
In the box below, please describe to the best of your ability why the nominee should receive such an award. Attach any documentation concerning the act performed by the nominee. Nominations must be received no later than Thursday, July 23. Awards will be presented during ARFFWG's Annual Educational Symposium in Chattanooga, TN on September 21-24, 2026.

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