TRANSCAER® Torch Award

NEW TRANSCAER® Award – The TRANSCAER® Torch Award

Purpose:

To be given to a TRANSCAER® Team Members who has actively dedicated a portion of their professional career to the TRANSCAER® mission, but are either retiring, leaving for a new job/industry, or are leaving the program due to another unforeseen situation. 

Criteria to be eligible for the Torch Award:

Each nominee will be judged on the following criteria:

Nominee has made a major contribution or has achieved significant accomplishments in TRANSCAER® on a State, Regional and National level.

Nominee has been engaged in planning, organizing and supporting TRANSCAER® events.

Nominee has demonstrated superior dedication to the TRANSCAER® mission and has served as a volunteer for at least 10 years.

Nominee has been active in promoting safe transportation of hazardous materials for 10 years.

Nominee has demonstrated community impact through the fire service or other volunteer activities.

Selection:

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 the venue of choice with an award presentation.

Nomination Materials:

Nominations can be received throughout the year. Nomination packets must include:

A 500-word (maximum) essay describing the nominee’s accomplishments during his/her tenure with TRANSCAER®.