The recipient for the 2011 Chudwin Award is Officer Paul Milone, Omaha PD, NE.

This year we received multiple nominations from across the country. NPRC's Advisory and Executive boards reviewed each nomination and the voting was extremely close. In the end, Officer Milone's heroic actions in September 2010, whereby he used his patrol rifle to save the life of a child held hostage by a sword wielding adult, has won this years Chudwin Award.

We want to thank those of you who took the time to nominate so many deserving law enforcement officers. They are all hero's and their actions were truly amazing, admirable, and more than worthy of recognition. They are all truly gun fighters.  

In honor of the nation's primary champion of the modern day patrol rifle movement, it is only fitting that this prestigious award be named after the man who has educated and trained so many individuals and organizations on the benefits of a sound patrol rifle program. His professionalism, candor, and counsel have helped countless law enforcement officers through extremely difficult times. His selfless service to the greater good is evident by his every day actions and his motto; "Just do the right thing."

This award has been named after Chief Jeff Chudwin.

Each year, this award will be bestowed upon a deserving law enforcement officer for their actions in battle and/or contributions to the greater cause of preparation, training and education.

Nominate the 2012 Chudwin Award Recipient

  Awarded for one or a combination of the following actions:

1. An act of valor using a patrol rifle by an officer assigned to patrol operations. 
2. The act must have occurred within two (2) calender years (Example: 2012 = 2011 or 2010).  
3. Longstanding contribution in training, education, development, and/or leadership in the realm of law enforcement patrol rifle.

The "Chudwin" Award is proudly sponsored by:

CRITERIA:

1. The nominee must be a sworn law enforcement officer in the United States (includes part time, auxiliary, and reserve officers and or licensed security officers).
2. The nominee must be recommended by a person familiar with the details of why they should be considered. It is recommended but not mandatory that a member of the nominee's chain of command, at the time of the incident or in their current place of duty, endorse the nomination in writing.
3. The nominee cannot be an employee of, consultant, contractor, or in any way contractually connected to a firearms, ammunition, or gun accessory manufacturer at the time of nomination for the award.  The nominee cannot be a contracted magazine writer for a law enforcement or firearms publication.
4. The nominee cannot be currently subject to criminal charges or courts martial.
5. This award is not given for excellence in competition shooting, article writing, positions held, nor for receipt of other awards.  
6. The nominee is someone who has truly committed a life saving act while serving in the patrol division of their agency or made a lasting contribution while being a patrol rifle armed law enforcement or security officer. 

NOMINATION PROCESS:

1. Nominations must be made in writing, on letterhead by fax, mail, or attachment to an email.  It must provide an incident report, press clippings, any supporting evidence, and any witnesses that could be interviewed.
2. If this involved an OIS which is still under investigation, then only the pertinent details should be submitted that would not compromise the officer’s case.
3. Nominations should be submitted no later than March 30th of each year and provide multiple forms of contact information for both the nominating individual as well as complete contact information for the nominee.  The nominee must be available to attend the NPRC in June of that year, near Detroit, Michigan.  (all expenses will be provided for transportation)
4. The Advisory Board and Executive Board of the National Patrol Rifle Competition & Conference will convene and vote on all nominations.  
5. The Chudwin Award recipient will be selected and notified by April 1st.

THE CHUDWIN AWARD WINNER RECEIVES:

1. Travel expenses for the awardee, one family member, and one member of their chain of command to attend NPRC to receive the award. This includes airfare or mileage expenses, shuttle to and from airport if required.  
2. Hotel accommodations for the award winner, family member, and the chain of command member. Includes up to three dinners and two lunches.
3. There is no cash or money given to the award winner. Instead, we offer training opportunities and equipment prizes from our sponsors.
4. The winner recievece an Etched Glass Trophy and a Framed Certificate. 
5. An additional framed certificate for display in that officer’s police department, town hall, etc. 
6. Photographs from the awards ceremony.
7. They will receive various logo and equipment gifts from Center Mass and may receive the same from the events sponsors (this is most likely).
8. They will receive a free slot for themselves and one fellow officer for the following year to attend any Center Mass class of their choice. 
9. Scholarship to attend any two of the following 5 training opportunities:

• NTOA Conference
• ITOA Conference
• NPRC the following year
• TREXPO

Email us at centermass@comcast.net

Include: 

• your name and agency
• the nominee's name and agency
• the reason why you think they would be a good candidate for this award