Bill McMurray Excellence in 9-1-1 Award
Bill McMurray was a 30-year veteran of the Marin County Sheriff’s Department and a former president of both CALNENA and NENA. He was profoundly committed to the Public Safety Dispatch profession and, sadly, he passed away in 2007 at just 51 years of age.
In honor of Bill’s memory, the California Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (CALNENA) presents the Bill McMurray Excellence in 9-1-1 Award annually to recognize public safety communications professionals who have made a significant contribution to further the values and mission of CALNENA through personal action.
Selection Criteria
- Exceptional performance during a specific incident
- Significant accomplishments in performing the duties of a 9-1-1 professional
- Length of Service as a 9-1-1 professional
- Making special efforts to mentor others in the 9-1-1 profession
- Being a positive influence on one’s center, region, or the state of California
- Being an Unsung Hero, someone who demonstrates that leadership is not always defined by title and position. A member of the 9-1-1 community who shows commitment and passion for our profession.
The recipient must be employed as a public safety dispatcher, supervisor, training officer, manager, director, or an IT professional supporting 9-1-1 for an agency within the state of California and be a CALNENA member to qualify for the Bill McMurray Excellence in 9-1-1 Award. They also may have retired from a public or governmental 9-1-1 position in the last year.
The award winner will receive a complimentary registration and three nights of hotel accommodations to the CALNENA Annual Conference. They will be recognized during the opening ceremonies of the conference.
Nominations for the award are open in the autumn prior to the conference.