Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement Accepting Nominations for 2023 Spirit of MAWLE Awards

Nominations Due April 10

CANTON — The Executive Board of the Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement (MAWLE) announces that the association is accepting nominations for the 2023 Spirit of MAWLE Awards.

Nominations are due Monday, April 10.

All nominations should be submitted online here, or by emailing the nomination to spiritofmawleaward@mawle.org. Mailed submissions will not be accepted. 

Six award categories will recognize the exceptional accomplishments by women in the field of law enforcement. Anyone can nominate a woman who they believe meets the criteria of the Spirit of MAWLE Awards. Candidates do not have to be a MAWLE member to be nominated.

The award categories are as follows: 

Excellence in Performance 

The award recognizes a woman in the law enforcement field who distinguishes herself through superior attention to duty or outstanding investigative effort, which leads to the identification, location or arrest of a major criminal or criminal activity.

Leadership 

This award recognizes a woman within the field who distinguishes herself through superior accomplishments or continuing long-term involvement, and using leadership skills that include but are not limited to problem-solving, planning, organizational, communication and/or administration which make a significant contribution within the agency or to the law enforcement mission.

Mentoring

This award honors a woman in law enforcement who distinguishes herself with her support and assistance to other women in law enforcement, development of programs or policies favorable to women, and/or serving on committees or organizations that review women’s issues.

Courage 

The Medal of Valor is awarded to women within the law enforcement field who distinguish themselves by an act of bravery or heroism, at risk of their own personal safety or in the face of great danger, above and beyond the call of duty. This honor may be awarded to as many nominated officers as qualify. 

Community Service 

This award recognizes a woman within the law enforcement field who distinguishes herself through superior accomplishments by developing, designing, implementing and participating in programs involving communities and law enforcement, which include neighborhoods, school, community meetings and businesses.

Civilian Achievement 

This award recognizes a civilian within the law enforcement field who distinguishes herself through outstanding achievements and who has gone above and beyond to support, promote and enhance the criminal justice profession.

“The MAWLE Executive Board and Award Committee look forward to recognizing the women in Massachusetts law enforcement who have distinguished themselves through their outstanding contributions and actions,” said Marie Cleary, MAWLE president. “We encourage anyone to nominate the women they feel have made important contributions to their departments and communities.”

Selected awardees will be honored at the Spirit of MAWLE Awards ceremony on June 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton. The winner of the Lt. June T. Murphy Scholarship will also be recognized during the ceremony. 

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