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Nominees & Winners

Over the past 10 years, citizens across Ontario have nominated police service members for their bravery, dedication, and community contributions. As we celebrate the program’s 10th anniversary, explore this year’s nominees and past honorees below. Recognizing the sensitive nature of police work, nominations from the previous two years are featured on the website. Please note that nominations from previous years are available upon request.
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Nathan Curry – Owen Sound Police Service
Nathan Curry is perhaps the hardest working officer in the province. He routinely attends every possible call for service without hesitation, and makes a concerted effort to treat everyone he deals with, with the utmost respect. Nathan knows almost every […]
February 19, 2025
Tony Ducusin – Durham Regional Police Service
Tony is an outstanding member of the Durham Regional Police Service. He is always going above and beyond the call of duty to ensure everyone’s needs are met. He checks in on everyone and makes there day brighter with his […]
February 19, 2025
Eric Heron – Durham Regional Police
It is with great pride that we nominate Detective Constable (D/C) Eric Heron for the 2025 Police Hero Awards in the category of Community Role Model. D/C Heron’s unwavering dedication, innovation, and passion for protecting vulnerable youth from exploitation have […]
February 19, 2025
Emmanuelle Boucher – Ontario Provincial Police
One day, Emmanuelle Boucher took the initiative to stop drivers and reward them with "good behavior" gifts (e.g., gift cards, free coffee) for safe driving, rather than focusing solely on issuing tickets for violations. This approach makes people feel great—happy, […]
February 19, 2025
Hugh Currie – Guelph Police Service
I work for Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW), a program recognized at both the provincial and international levels for our work in community safety and crime prevention. Our impact over the past decade would not have been possible without the […]
February 18, 2025
Jackson Hills – Ontario Provincial Police
The Essex OPP (Harrow/Essex) detachment is blessed to have a team of local Heroes. My nominee, Jackson Hills is a young officer who has gone out of his way to bring smiles to the residence in our community, especially our […]
February 14, 2025
Derek Hebner – Ontario Provincial Police
I was suffering a mental health crisis, and Officer Hebner of the Petawawa OPP Detachment was very kind, compassionate and caring about my mental state. He assured me he would be there to support me, took me to the hospital […]
February 14, 2025
Adam Fisher – Brantford Police Service
Brantford Officer Adam, along with his K9 partner Finn, is an incredible human being who serves his community with pride, compassion, and genuine care. He represents the uniform with integrity and a deep commitment to the people he protects. A […]
February 11, 2025
Aditya Pande – Peel Regional Police
Adi is one of the most competent and hard-working police officers I know. He consistently takes charge when needed but is also a team player, ready to support and follow direction when another officer is leading. He treats community members […]
February 11, 2025
Andrew “Scott” Hamilton – Hamilton Police Service
Andrew "Scott" Hamilton has served with the Hamilton Police Service for 27 years. Over the years, he has dedicated countless hours of his own time to organizing events for the city’s youth, including canoe trips and skateboarding events. His efforts […]
February 10, 2025
Danielle Zapfe – London Police Service
Constable Danielle Zapfe is truly a community role model. Starting her career as a social worker, before transitioning to a police officer, she has always dedicated herself to helping those in her community. She always gives back and uses her […]
February 10, 2025
Brooke Arnett – Ontario Provincial Police
Brooke has been an incredible role model for our sons. We first met her when she was a road officer, and since then, she has taken on roles in homicide in Caledon and human trafficking. She later moved to HQ, […]
February 8, 2025
Marc Lauzon – Ontario Provincial Police
Marc was involved in a deadly shooting in May 2023 in Bourget, Ontario, which claimed the life of his partner, Sgt. Eric Mueller. Although severely injured during the incident, and bleeding out, Marc had returned to the residence where the […]
February 8, 2025
Jason Herder – Chatham-Kent Police Service
I first met Sgt. Herder while he was organizing the Ontario Special Olympic Games. The event was incredibly well-organized, and I can only imagine the countless hours he dedicated to making it such a success. His efforts helped create unforgettable […]
February 7, 2025
Benjamin Keogan – Smiths Falls Police Service
Ben Keogan has been a Constable with Smiths Falls Police for just four months, yet he has already demonstrated exceptional dedication and heroism in his role as a front-line officer. Early in his service, Ben responded to a critical call […]
February 6, 2025
Shawn Urban – Sarnia Police Service
Hard worker pretty much sums it up. Sarnia’s newest K9 team. He’s the cop with eyes in the back of his head, and now, with his new partner Vader, these two are going to be taking down bad guys. Once […]
February 5, 2025
Devon Archer – Ottawa Police Service
Through engagement in sports, recreation, and mentorship Sergeant Archer, of the Neighbourhood Resource Team, has created opportunities for newcomers and developed programs that keep youth active and away from trouble. Searching for a way to keep kids engaged while having to […]
February 4, 2025
Brian Lowerison – Saugeen Shores Police Service
Constable Lowerison made me feel at ease in an otherwise uncomfortable situation. No one wants to go to the police station, but having an officer like Cst. Lowerison can turn a difficult experience into a reassuring one. He presented me […]
February 4, 2025
Andrew Booth-Reddick – Cornwall Police Service
I saw this officer at the playground joining in a game of basketball with the kids in town. I never see that around here; I walked up and told him what a great job he was doing, and he was […]
March 28, 2024
Christine and Stephen Douglas – Barrie Police Service
Constable Stephen Douglas and Special Constable Christine Douglas of the Barrie Police Service, along with their daughter Autumn, exemplify extraordinary courage and selflessness in their recent actions. Constable Stephen Douglas, with over two decades of experience in law enforcement, displayed […]
March 28, 2024