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 2023.

The award winner will receive a complimentary registration and three nights of hotel accommodations to the 2024 CALNENA Conference, March 4 – March 6, 2024. They will be recognized during the opening ceremonies on Monday, March 4th.

If you wish to nominate someone for the Bill McMurray Excellence in 9-1-1 Award for 2024, please submit a nomination form. Nominations will close on January 5, 2024, 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.