Nominate a Campus Safety Leader for Director of the Year

Submit your nomination for the prestigious 19th annual Campus Safety Director of the Year award to recognize an exceptional school, college or hospital security leader for their outstanding achievements and give them a chance to win significant professional recognition and prizes.

Published: November 20, 2025Author: CS Staff

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Do you know an outstanding campus safety leader? It’s time to nominate them for the 19th annual Director of the Year award.

This prestigious program, presented by Campus Safety, recognizes exceptional police chiefs, security directors, public safety chiefs, emergency managers, and other administrators who have shown outstanding leadership and innovation in protecting our nation’s hospitals, schools, and universities.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR NOMINATION

There is no cost to enter, and this is your chance to honor a deserving colleague — or even yourself — who goes above and beyond the call of duty.

Benefits of Winning

Winners and finalists receive significant recognition for their contributions to campus safety.

Winners receive an exclusive prize package, including:

A feature article on CampusSafetyMagazine.com.
Widespread recognition within the campus public safety and security community.
A custom-made trophy to commemorate their achievement.
Free admission to the awards ceremony at the 2026 Campus Safety Conference.
A deeply discounted full conference pass for the 2026 Campus Safety Conference.
Complimentary admission to the 2027 Campus Safety Conference, including a two-night hotel stay.

In addition, many finalists are featured in editorial coverage in the months leading up to the winner announcements, providing further opportunities for professional recognition. To review our coverage of past winners, click here.

How to Submit a Winning Campus Safety Director of the Year Nomination

To increase your chances of success, it is critical to prepare a detailed and compelling submission. We recommend reading our article on writing a winning Director of the Year nomination, where past judges share what they look for in a submission.

Follow these four steps for a strong nomination:

Describe Accomplishments: Provide a clear and detailed account of the nominee’s achievements. Submissions should not exceed 15 pages.
Provide Specific Examples: Use concrete examples that demonstrate the nominee’s outstanding performance and leadership.
Include Quantifiable Data: Whenever possible, support the nomination with measurable data that highlights the nominee’s impact.
Submit All Materials on Time: Ensure all documents, including endorsements from colleagues, are submitted by the deadline.

All nominations are due by January 26, 2026.

We look forward to receiving your nomination!