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Governor's Lifesaving Award - Nominating Procedures

Nominations may be made by any person

Nominations must be made in writing and should include:    

  • Detailed description of the deed or act performed.
  • Name, address, and age of the nominee.
  • Name, address and age of the individual whose life was saved.
  • Date and place where act was performed with the names and addresses of witnesses.
  • A copy of a newspaper account of the incident if applicable.

 
All nominations must be submitted on this form provided on this site. CLICK HERE FOR NOMINATION FORM.

Nominations should be submitted to:
Attention: Lifesaving Committee
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Iowa State Patrol Division
215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319

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