2023 Law Enforcement of the Year Award Nominations
Each year officers of the law enforcement community of Clearfield County provide exceptional service to the citizens of this great county. These men and women, while on-duty and off-duty, show extraordinary valor, investigative prowess, and uncommon integrity in preventing crime, policing the communities, and bringing criminals to justice. It is only right to take a moment to recognize these officers for their work via the Clearfield County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award.
Award Criteria
The nominee must be a sworn Clearfield County police officer below the rank of chief. Nominations should be made for police endeavors that occurred between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. Nominations are accepted from anyone having knowledge of the nominee’s actions. This includes members of law enforcement, elected officials, community leaders, and interested citizens of Clearfield County. Nominations must include a statement of the specific circumstances involving police performance.
Nominations will be accepted electronically via the form on the District Attorney’s Website at www.clearfieldco.org/district-attorney/ or via mail to District Attorney Ryan Sayers at 230 East Market Street, Suite 210, Clearfield, Pennsylvania 16830.
Nominations must be received by the District Attorney no later than Friday, March 29, 2024.
The Award will be presented during National Police Week (May 12-18, 2024).
Submit Nomination Form Online Here
2023 Civilian of the Year Award Nominations
Each year persons and businesses in Clearfield County show incredible support for our law enforcement officers and agencies. This assistance and aid are truly appreciated by the men and women that protect our communities every day. As a gesture of their gratitude, the District Attorney has created the Clearfield County Civilian of the Year Award to recognize those persons and businesses that truly Back the Blue.
Award Criteria
The nominee must be a citizen of Clearfield County or a business that operates in Clearfield County. Nominations should be made for endeavors that occurred between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. Nominations are accepted from law enforcement officers having knowledge of the nominee’s actions. Nominations must include a statement of the specific circumstances involving support for law enforcement.
Nominations will be accepted electronically from law enforcement officers via hand delivery, fax, mail, or e-mail directly to the District Attorney.
Nominations must be received by the District Attorney no later than Friday, March 29, 2024.
The Award will be presented during National Police Week (May 12-18, 2024).
Submit Nomination Form Online Here
Past Recipients
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
2020 – Ofc. Casey Doherty (DuBois City)
2021 – Asst. Chief Nathan Curry (Clearfield Borough)
2022 – Deputy Greg Neeper (Sheriff’s Department)
Civilian of the Year
2020 – Don Shaw
2021 – Tom & Brenda Grice (Grice Gun Shop)
2022 – Carney Cataldo (Cataldo’s Collision Inc.)