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 Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance opened the nomination period for the Medal of Valor. As one of the nation's highest awards for valor by a public safety officer, this prestigious award recognizes public safety officers throughout law enforcement, including corrections, court or civil defense, firefighting, and emergency services.
Do you know deserving officers? Visit BJA’s website for helpful application resources such as frequently asked questions, the nomination template, and biographies of former award recipients.
Facebook:
- Each year, @DOJBJA accepts nominations for the #MedalOfValor, one of the nation’s highest honors 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 one of the nation’s highest awards 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
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- Each year @DOJBJA accepts nominations for the #MedalOfValor, one of the nation’s highest awards 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
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