Who can be nominated
Active public safety telecommunicators across the U.S. may be nominated at any time. Nominees should demonstrate:
- Professionalism under stress
- Positive impact on team culture
- Commitment to service
- Leadership through example
Recognition Program
Sunshine Dispatcher
A national recognition initiative honoring the professionals who hold the line every day. Recognition shouldn't be rare — it should be consistent.
What it is
Spotlighting professionalism under pressure.
Sunshine Dispatcher is a national recognition initiative created to spotlight public safety telecommunicators who demonstrate professionalism under pressure, positively impact their teams, and strengthen the culture of emergency communications.
This initiative exists to ensure the voice behind the call is seen, acknowledged, and elevated.
What recipients receive
- Official recognition certificate
- National spotlight feature
- Social media recognition
- Optional agency notification template
Recognition is issued on a rolling basis.
How to nominate
Share the nominee's name, agency and location, and 300–500 words explaining why they deserve recognition. Supervisors, peers, and community members are all encouraged to nominate.
Start a nominationSee those recognized so far on the Award Recipients page.
Submit a nomination
Recognize a Sunshine Dispatcher.
Share the nominee's details and a 300–500 word story about their impact. Each nomination is reviewed for alignment with the mission; recognized professionals are contacted directly.
Nomination received
Thank you for recognizing a dispatcher. We review each nomination and will reach out if the nominee is selected.