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Several awards have been established to recognize significant contributions made by an outstanding Certified Alarm Technician, Advanced Alarm Technician, instructor or state training coordinator, whose exceptional dedication and performance has had a positive impact on the professional image of the alarm industry and the NBFAA. Individual state associations are encouraged to establish these awards in each state.

Nomination Procedure

  1. NBFAA members may nominate an individual to receive an award
  2. All nominations must be submitted in writing to the NTS office on the official nominating form, with supporting material documenting the achievements of the nominee attached
  3. Supporting material can include testimonial letters, achievement certificates, etc.
  4. All nomination materials will become the property of NTS and will not be returned
  5. All nomination materials will be handled on a confidential basis
  6. Incomplete nominations will not be processed
  7. The deadline for nominations will be March 15th of each year

Selection Committee

The NTS Education Committee will serve as the selection committee for these award nominations. The committee may, at its discretion, appoint a subcommittee to handle the awards.

Announcement of the Winners

Awards winners will be announced and presented during a ceremony at the NBFAA annual convention. The award winners will not be announced prior to the ceremony.

Award Descriptions

1. Professional Alarm Technician Award Selection Criteria

The selection committee should evaluate nominees’ overall performance for activities occurring during the period March 1 to February 28th of the previous year, according to the following criteria:

  1. Constructive philosophy toward the alarm profession
  2. Evidence of personal advancement through ongoing education and professional development
  3. Work toward upholding high personal and industry standards
  4. Demonstration of good job safety skills
  5. Technical proficiency
  6. Ability to work effectively with others
  7. Problem solving ability
  8. Contributions to state associations
  9. Development of labor saving ideas
  10. Skill at customer relations and general attitude
  11. Generation of revenue producing ideas for his or her company
  12. Professional appearance
  13. Overall knowledge of products, applications and or system design

The award recipient must not have previously received the award.

2. Instructor of the Year Award Selection Criteria

Nominees must be certified as an instructor for any or all of the NTS programs and should be evaluated on overall performance according to the Professional Alarm Technician Criteria AND his or her contributions to NTS.

3. State Training Coordinator of the Year Award Selection Criteria

Nominees must currently be serving or have served as a State Training Coordinator and be evaluated on overall performance according to the Professional Alarm Technician Criteria AND his or her contributions to their state association and NTS.

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