Bill McMurray Excellence in 9-1-1 Award
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 2024.
The award winner will receive a complimentary registration and three nights of hotel accommodations to the 2025 CALNENA Conference, March 2 – March 5, 2025. They will be recognized during the opening ceremonies on Monday, March 3rd.
If you wish to nominate someone for the Bill McMurray Excellence in 9-1-1 Award for 2025, please submit a nomination form. Nominations will close on January 3rd, 2025, to provide appropriate time for the Board to select a nominee and to provide notification, so that they may request time off for the conference.
