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Every year, the Bureau of Justice Assistance accepts nominations for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor. The medal is awarded annually by the President of the United States to public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety, in the attempt to save or protect human life. A “public safety officer” is a person (living or deceased) who is serving or has served in a public agency, with or without compensation, as a firefighter; law enforcement officer, including a corrections, court, or civil defense officer; or emergency services officer, as determined by the U.S. Attorney General.

The nomination period for the 2024-2025 Medal of Valor is from August 4, 2025, to October 3, 2025. All acts of valor that took place between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025, are eligible for nomination.

This Partner Toolkit is intended to spread awareness about the Medal of Valor and consists of email and social media content, as well as graphics that can be used in promotions.

Subject: BJA is Accepting Nominations for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor

Header: A Guide to Submitting Your Nomination

Body of message:

The Bureau of Justice Assistance opened the nomination period for the Medal of Valor. Recognize public safety officers in law enforcement, including corrections, court, or civil defense; firefighting; and emergency services for the nation’s highest award for valor by a public safety officer.

Do you know deserving officers? Please nominate them by October 3, 2025. Visit BJA’s website for helpful application resources such as frequently asked questions, the nomination template, and biographies of former award recipients.

Submit your nominations today

Facebook:

Each year, @DOJBJA accepts nominations for the #MedalOfValor, the nation’s highest honor for public safety officers.

Visit BJA’s website to learn more about who is eligible and how to make a nomination. The nomination deadline is Friday, October 3 by 5:00 p.m. ET: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/medalofvalor?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=partnertoolkit&utm_campaign=2025mov&utm_id=mov
Nominations for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor are due October 3, 2025. Recognize officers in #LawEnforcement, #firefighting, and #EmergencyServices for the nation’s highest award for valor in public safety: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/medalofvalor?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=partnertoolkit&utm_campaign=2025mov&utm_id=mov

#MedalOfValor 🚒🚓🚑
CLOSING SOON: Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor nominations. Recognize public safety officers in law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency services for their exceptional courage and extraordinary acts of service. @DOJBJA is accepting nominations through October 3: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/medalofvalor?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=partnertoolkit&utm_campaign=2025mov&utm_id=mov

X (Formerly known as Twitter):

Each year @DOJBJA accepts nominations for the #MedalOfValor, the nation’s highest award for valor by public safety officers. Learn more: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/medalofvalor?utm_source=x&utm_medium=partnertoolkit&utm_campaign=2025mov&utm_id=mov
Nominations for Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor are due October 3. Recommend public safety officers in #lawenforcement, #firefighting, and #emergencyservices for this incredible honor: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/medalofvalor?utm_source=x&utm_medium=partnertoolkit&utm_campaign=2025mov&utm_id=mov

#MedalOfValor 🚒🚓🚑
CLOSING SOON: Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor nominations. Recognize law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency services officers for their courage and extraordinary acts of service. @DOJBJA is accepting nominations through October 3: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/medalofvalor?utm_source=x&utm_medium=partnertoolkit&utm_campaign=2025mov&utm_id=mov

LinkedIn:

Each year, the @Office of Justice Programs OJP Bureau of Justice Assistance collects nominations for the #MedalOfValor, to honor and recognize public safety officers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

Visit BJA’s website to learn who is eligible and how to submit a nomination. The submission deadline is Friday, October 3 by 5:00 p.m. ET:https://bja.ojp.gov/program/medalofvalor?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=partnertoolkit&utm_campaign=2025mov&utm_id=mov
Nominations for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor are due October 3, 2025. Recognize public safety officers in #lawenforcement, #firefighting, and #emergencyservices for extraordinary acts of courage: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/medalofvalor?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=partnertoolkit&utm_campaign=2025mov&utm_id=mov

#MedalOfValor 🚒🚓🚑
CLOSING SOON: Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor nominations. Recognize officers in law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency services for their extraordinary acts of service. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is accepting nominations through October 3: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/medalofvalor?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=partnertoolkit&utm_campaign=2025mov&utm_id=mov