APCO International Announces Recipients of 2024 Leadership in Policy Awards

Winners to be honored at APCO’s annual Awards Dinner in National Harbor, MD

Alexandria, VA – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International announces the recipients of its prestigious 2024 Public Safety Communications Leadership in Policy Awards, who will be honored during APCO’s annual Public Safety Communications Leadership Dinner in National Harbor, MD, on May 29, 2024.

The Awards Dinner is an opportunity to honor individuals who have contributed significantly to the field of public safety communications and reflect upon the successes of our community as a whole.

The award winners are:

Leadership in Regulatory Service Award
Nicole McGinnis
Deputy Chief
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
Federal Communications Commission

Leadership in Legislative Service Award
The Honorable Maria Cantwell
Chair, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
U.S. Senate

Leadership in Advancing Communications Policy Award
Jen Easterly
Director
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Lifetime Leadership in Advocacy Award
The Honorable Anna Eshoo
Co-Chair, Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus
U.S. House of Representatives

Award recipients will be recognized by members of the public safety community, government and industry during the dinner held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD.

“We are pleased to recognize these individuals for their work to enhance public safety communications,” said APCO President Becky Neugent. “We appreciate their dedication and look forward to celebrating their contributions at this year’s awards dinner.”

For information about the Awards Dinner, visit leadersdinner.apcointl.org. A portion of the proceeds from this event goes to the continued support of the Public Safety Foundation of America, which focuses on improving public safety services to our communities.


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