Property Officer of the Year
Nominations are due by November 1st of each year. Both chapter and state winners will be recognized at the annual state training seminar.
Each chapter of CAPE has the opportunity to select a Chapter Property Officer of the Year. From among these ten winners, the state board will vote on a State Property Officer of the Year.
This is your opportunity to recognize those CAPE members who consistently go above and beyond the call of duty. Exceptional contributions can take many forms – whether it’s initiating improvement to established processes, elevating the level of service provided to the public, supporting outside agencies, or making a significant impact within their own department. This recognition also extends to those members who take on special projects with dedication and professionalism or serve as mentors and leaders within the property and evidence community.
Please take the time to thoughtfully consider nominating a CAPE member who exemplifies these values. Your nomination should include specific examples that demonstrate how the nominee’s actions or efforts led to meaningful, positive outcomes.
To be eligible for this award, nominees much be a current CAPE member and must have worked in the field of property and evidence for a minimum of three years.
CAPE Achievement Award
Nominations are due by November 1st of each year. Winners will be recognized at the annual state training seminar.
Nominees for this award must be current CAPE members with a minimum of five years of experience in the field of property and evidence. Nominees must have been employed by their LE agency within the current calendar year. Ideal candidates are those who consistently demonstrate an outstanding commitment to excellence – not only within their own departments and communities, but also through their dedicated service to CAPE and the advancement of our profession.
Eligible individuals should have made significant contributions to our organization, such as serving on a chapter or state board, participating in the planning and execution of the annual training seminar, or providing instruction at CAPE-sponsored events.
This award provides an opportunity to honor members whose impact extends beyond their day-to-day responsibilities. It is intended to recognize those who have gone above and beyond in promoting the values and goals of CAPE, and who have played an instrumental role in strengthening the professional network and knowledge base within the property and evidence community.
The Achievement award exceeds the Property Officer of the Year award and represents a distinguished level of service and dedication. Recipients exemplify the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, and serve as role models among their peers, both within CAPE and throughout the broader law enforcement and public service communities.
Please share your insight on your fellow members who deserve this highest level of recognition. Nominations should be supported with specific examples of the nominee’s exemplary level of service to others and their dedication to CAPE.
Nominees for this award will be reviewed, vetted and approved by the CAPE state board. Nominees are only eligible to receive this award once within their career.
Educational Award
Apply by November 1st. Scholarships are awarded at the annual state training seminar. Please note that priority for this award will be given to our CAPE members.
CAPE’s commitment to education extends beyond our members’ immediate professional needs to include long-term goals and personal development of members and their families. CAPE provides (4) educational awards, in the amount of $500, for higher education at an accredited college, trade school, or other institution of higher learning. To be eligible for this award, applicants must provide proof of current enrollment in an advanced educational program. Examples of enrollment can include college identity card, record of grades from the previous semester, or enrollment verification sheet obtained from the college records’ department. Proof may be submitted via email to 1988cape@gmail.com.
Please share your educational and long-term goals, and how this award will benefit your journey.
Seminar Scholarship
Apply by November 1st of each year. Recipients will be notified by January 1st.
Every year, CAPE offers scholarship opportunities to support members in attending the annual training seminar by covering the cost of seminar registration. Recipients are responsible for all additional expenses, including travel, lodging, meals and any incidental costs. This scholarship is intended to assist members who may otherwise be unable to attend the training seminar due to financial constraints.
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must be current CAPE members. If you are applying for this scholarship, please do not pay the seminar registration fee prior to January 1st, as this may complicate the reimbursement or refund process for you or your agency if you are chosen.
Robin Trench Memorial Scholarship
A winner will be chosen from those members who complete their seminar registration during the early registration period. The recipient will be announced during the annual state training seminar.
PropertyRoom.com sponsors one CAPE member’s participation in our annual training seminar. This award, in the amount of $500, is paid directly to the member’s agency to help offset the cost of attending the seminar.
Beginning in 2015, this award is known as the Robin Trench Memorial Scholarship. CAPE’s founder, Robin Trench, was a property and evidence technician from Newark PD. In 1988, she and a group of peers first created a newsletter to share ideas with other property personnel. Over the years, that small newsletter grew into the nationally recognized organization we have today.
Board Nominations & Elections
Every two years (on even years) CAPE elects a new State Executive Board. Every two years (on odd years) CAPE elects new Chapter Board members. When there are vacancies, these positions are advertised to the CAPE general membership or the respective Chapter members. All voting is conducted in compliance with CAPE's bylaws.
Retirement RecognitionTo ensure we recognize all our deserving members, please let us know if you or any of your colleagues have announced retirement plans. We would love to celebrate your milestone at our annual CAPE training seminar. We look forward to celebrating with you! |