TRANSCAER AwardsThe TRANSCAER® awards program is designed to recognize the achievements of individuals, companies, and organizations which have gone beyond the normal call of duty to advocate, demonstrate, and implement the principles of TRANSCAER.

Contributions may include organizing major events, developing new training tools, expanding national reach, or mentoring others within the program.

Nomination packets must include a 1000-word (maximum) essay describing the nominee’s accomplishments during his/her tenure with TRANSCAER. Supporting materials such as testimonials, letters of support, media coverage, or program metrics are encouraged.

Multiple awards may be given annually to recognize diverse forms of exceptional service. This is TRANSCAER’s most prestigious award. 

Self-nominations are not accepted for the TRANSCAER Distinguished Service Award.

Any subsequent TRANSCAER Distinguished Service Award to the same individual, company, or organization must be justified with service that significantly surpasses the service rendered for the previous award.

The recipient of the Distinguished Service Award will be recognized at the venue of their choice with an award presentation.
 

The TRANSCAER Chairman's Award is given by and at the discretion of the TRANSCAER Chairman based on any criteria deemed appropriate by the Chairman.

Self-nominations are not accepted for the TRANSCAER Chairman's Award. The Chairman selects the final recipients; however, nominations may come from the TRANSCAER Awards Committee or the TRANSCAER Director. 

There is no limitation on the number of awards given in any year.

The eligibility criteria were established so that the fire departments recognized by TRANSCAER are not only meeting but exceeding standard practices in hazmat safety and response, reflecting their dedication to protecting their communities. The fire department does not have to achieve all items listed under the eligibility criteria to receive an award. The departments receiving the excellent ratings as determined by the Awards Committee will receive an award.

The areas of criteria for the Outstanding Community Safety Partnership Award are as follows:

Training and Education

• Demonstration of continuous education and training in hazardous materials management and emergency response by the fire department. {Rating 3}.

Community Engagement 

• Active participation in community outreach programs to educate the public about hazmat safety and emergency procedures. {Rating 3}.

• Collaboration with local businesses, schools, and other organizations to promote hazmat awareness and preparedness. {Rating 3}.

Incident Response

• Exemplary performance in responding to hazardous materials incidents, including successful containment and mitigation by the department. {Rating 5}.

• Documentation of innovative response strategies and successful outcomes in past incidents. {Rating 5}.

Collaboration and Partnership

• Strong partnerships with other emergency services, local government, and industry stakeholders in managing hazmat situations. {Rating 3}.

• Participation in TRANSCAER training, drills, exercises, and workshops to improve coordination and response capabilities. {Rating 4}.

Leadership and Innovation

• Demonstration of leadership in advancing hazmat response techniques and technologies. {Rating 4}.

• Implementation of innovative practices or programs that improve overall hazmat safety and response. {Rating 5}.

The highest possible rating is 35, where the department details their achievements and contributions to each category of eligibility criteria and provided examples of each.

There is no limitation as to the number of awards that may be given in any one year, however, it is expected that this award will be for such exceptional service that its issuance will be infrequent.

Each nominee will be judged on the following criteria:

Nominee has made a major contribution or has achieved significant accomplishments in TRANSCAER at the State, Regional (geographical regions) and National level. Contributions may include event planning, training delivery, resource development, or community engagement.

Nominee must have contributed meaningfully to TRANSCAER at the state, regional, or national level for at least 5 years.

1. The selection of the TRANSCAER Torch Award recipient will be determined through a nationwide nomination process. The recipient of the TRANSCAER Torch Award will be recognized at their venue of choice with an award presentation.

2. Nomination packets must include a 500-word (maximum) nomination letter describing the nominee’s accomplishments during his/her tenure with TRANSCAER.Supporting materials such as letters of appreciation, photos, or program outcomes are encouraged.

Self-nominations are not accepted for the TRANSCAER Torch Award. 

Multiple Torch Awards may be given annually to recognize the diverse paths and contributions of TRANSCAER volunteers.

The minimum eligibility criteria for the award are as follows:

1. Activities must have been billed or co-billed as TRANSCAER activities;
2. Nominations must show documented evidence that the efforts for which the nomination is made resulted in the delivery of TRANSCAER tools to new audiences in multiple regions OR the efforts resulted in recruitment of new TRANSCAER membership/participation in more than one region;
3. Activities helped foster better local cooperation and/or coordination so that potential future emergencies will likely go smoother because of the training. There must be positive impact to the community, emergency responders, industry, and/or TRANSCAER;
4. The nominee's actions must be consistent with the principles of TRANSCAER;
5. Selection of a recipient for the National TRANSCAER Achievement Award shall be supported by no less than 75% of the members of the TRANSCAER Award Committee eligible to vote.

There is no limitation on the number of awards given in any year. 

Only one form along with two attachments may be submitted for the National Achievement award. Do not submit individual sign-in sheets or emails as proof of meeting award criteria. The TRANSCAER Awards Committee will not review these. 

The minimum eligibility criteria for the award are as follows:

1.    Activities must have been billed or co-billed as TRANSCAER activities;
2.    Nominations must show documented evidence that the efforts for which the nomination is made resulted in the delivery of TRANSCAER tools to new audiences in multiple geographic locations within a region OR the efforts resulted in recruitment of new TRANSCAER membership/participation in multiple locations within a geographic region;
3.    Activities helped foster better cooperation and/or coordination with one geographical region so that potential future emergencies will likely go smoother because of the training. There must be positive impact to the community, emergency responders, industry, and/or TRANSCAER;
4.    The nominee's actions must be consistent with the principles of TRANSCAER;
5.    Selection of a recipient for the TRANSCAER Regional Achievement Award shall be supported by no less than 75% of the members of the TRANSCAER Award Committee eligible to vote.

There is no limitation on the number of awards given in any year.

Only one form along with two attachments may be submitted for the Regional Achievement award. Do not submit individual sign-in sheets or emails as proof of meeting award criteria. The TRANSCAER Awards Committee will not review these. 
 

On the nomination form please describe how this achievement went above and beyond standard job duties by how it impacted a community, emergency responders, industry and/or the TRANSCAER Program. 

Criteria that meet the above and beyond standard job duties includes:

• Participating, collaborating, or assisting on TRANSCAER events

• Volunteers and then actively participates on a TRANSCAER Task Group that is developing a new resource (i.e. training curriculum, videos, etc.), hosting webinars, or another TRANSCAER program related project.

An individual nomination form must be received for each nominee. Do NOT attach a list of names with your national or regional award submission.

Nominations for any individual, team, company, or other organization for an Individual Recognition Award may be made by the TRANSCAER Executive Committee, TRANSCAER Sponsor or Partner, ACC Members, Other NTTG Members, TRANSCAER State Coordinators, or by the Chair of the National TRANSCAER Task Group.

There is no limitation on the number of awards given in any year.

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TRANSCAER will send coordinators an annual TRANSCAER Outreach and Engagement Coordinator Survey. These questions will help coordinators reflect on their efforts, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance their outreach and community engagement for TRANSCAER.

Each nominee will be judged on the following criteria:

1. Nominee thoroughly completes the Annual Outreach and Engagement TRANSCAER State Coordinator Survey and highlights a major contribution or has achieved significant accomplishments in their state, a geographical region, and/or at the national level.

2. Nominee has been engaged in planning, organizing, and supporting TRANSCAER events within the past year.

Nominee has demonstrated superior dedication to the TRANSCAER Coordinator Program. Self-nominations are accepted for this award. To be considered for the Coordinator of the Year Award, the survey must be completed by the individual coordinator and submitted by the annual deadline. 

The Coordinator of the Year Award will be selected by the Awards Committee upon review of the TRANSCAER Outreach and Engagement Coordinator Survey results submitted by individual state coordinators. 

Only one award will be presented for Coordinator of the Year each year.