About the Awards
The Police Officer Excellence Awards were created by the Board of Trade in 1967 as the Police Officer of the Year Awards, with the purpose of recognizing officers of the Toronto Police Service who have made significant contributions to making Toronto one of the safest cities in the world. The awards have evolved over time and have since been expanded to include the Service’s civilian members as well. Winners are selected by a panel of judges which include media representatives, members of the community, and students, using the following criteria: bravery, humanitarianism, superior investigative work and outstanding police skills.