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Sullivan Brothers' Award of Valor - Commendation Committee

All recommendations that may warrant the awarding of a Sullivan Brothers' Award of Valor shall be forwarded to the Commendation Committee by the appropriate ranking officer/firefighter or civil authority of the agency involved.
      
The Commendation Committee shall review the criteria, the nomination, and all supporting documents. Any such recommendations to the Governor for the issuance of an Award of Valor shall be based upon a simple majority vote of those Committee members present and voting. However, no such vote shall be taken unless there are at least six (6) members present/voting.

All recommendations that may warrant the awarding of a Sullivan Brothers’ Award of Valor shall be forwarded to the Commendation Committee by the appropriate ranking officer/firefighter or civil authority of the agency involved.  The Committee shall be comprised of the following:

  • A representative designated by the Iowa Fire Chief’s Association.
  • A representative designated by the Iowa State Sheriffs’ & Deputies’ Association Board of Directors.
  • A representative designated by the Iowa State Police Association Board of Directors.
  • A representative designated by the Iowa Police Chiefs Association Board of Directors.
  • The Executive Director of the American Red Cross, Iowa Chapter.
  • A representative designated by the Iowa Firefighter’s Association.
  • A representative designated by the Iowa Professional Firefighters’ Association.
  • Iowa DPS Strategic Communications Bureau Chief and/or their designee.
     

The Commendation Committee shall review the criteria, the nomination, and all supporting documents.  Any such recommendations to the Governor for the issuance of an Award of Valor shall be based upon a simple majority vote of those Committee members present and voting. However, no such vote shall be taken unless there are at least six members present/voting.

An appropriate plaque, medallion, plus uniform and lapel pins will be awarded to the recipient, or if posthumously, to a member of his/her family, by the Governor during the fall of each year or as designated by the Governor of the State of Iowa.