1. Jean Clayton Humanitarian Award
2. Achievement Award
3. Law Enforcement Award
4. Renault Robinson Award
5. Willie Smoot Organizational Meritorious Award

It is the intent of the NBPA to be present this convenient award to a citizen of National status; Congressman, Mayor, other nationally known politician, high level appointee, civil rights leader, journalist, educator, etc. It is the intent of the NBPA to present this award to a NBPA member or law enforcement personnel. The recipient must be selected based on his/her activities, making fundamental and lasting contributions to human rights and to the advancement of social, economic and political justice for all people. The award is named after Sister Jean Ford Clayton, of Cleveland, Ohio. Sister Clayton was one of the first women in a predominately male police department. She experienced blatant discriminatory practices against women. She filed and won a class-action lawsuit against the City of Cleveland and the Cleveland Police. Her tenacity and perseverance changed the face of police departments locally and nationally. Her victory created the status classification women as minorities, along with Blacks, Hispanics, and all other minorities.

Humanitarian- a person devoted to promoting the welfare of humanity, through the elimination of pain and suffering. (Philanthropist)

Criteria - The awardee must have a known record of accomplishments in service of humanity which reflects his dedication to the principles of the human dignity and the courage of his/her convictions to perform fully and succeed in the face of adversity. He/she must be the type of person, who in the opinion of the NBPA Board of Directors can serve as a model by showing high moral qualities or ideals, or greatness of character.

It is the intent of the NBPA to present this award to a citizen of national status; congressman, lawyer, judge, mayor, medical researcher, educator, etc. This award however maybe awarded to a former police officer or NBPA member who enters another field and achieves recognition at his/her new field of endeavor. Achievement - the act of achieving by performing and reaching a goal through professional skills, work, and courage.

Criteria - The awardee must be appointment or promotion to a prominent post, and/or other notable achievement. Emphasis on professional achievement.

This award is intended to be presented to a professional Law Enforcement person or one associated with the field of law enforcement in related capacity of national status.

Criteria - Law enforcement award is to recognize one who has contributed greatly to improving the professional itself, instituted successful crime prevention programs, provided leadership in closing difficult criminal cases of national concern and provide leadership in striking down the historical vestiges or discrimination within law enforcement, and legislative effort.

This award is presented to an NBPA member (requirement). In a meager attempt to honor Brother Robinson the Board of Directors decided to create an annual award to be presented to one (1) of our members, who during the year served the Black Community as Brother Robinson has over the years. He fought injustices as he saw them, many time by himself and always consistent in his efforts. Over seemingly insurmountable obstacles he overcame adversity in a successful struggle against the Chicago Police Department that benefited all Black Officers within the city. As a result, Brother Robinson became a symbol of Black Officers' struggle nationwide, therefore, it is important to recognize such an important contribution by a brother/sister for his/her dedicated service to the NBPA, for his courageous efforts to provide equal rights and justice to all citizens and for being outspoken on equal employment opportunities for Black Police Officers nationwide.

Criteria - The officer must be currently financial with his/her local chapter that must be financial with the National and Region.

1. Chapter, Regional, and National Black Police Association involvement.
2. Offices held in NBPA.
3. Contributions to good order during meetings.
4. General support of goals and objectives of the NBPA, Region, and local Chapter.
5. Community involvement.
6. Community awards.
7. Community organization membership and offices held.
8. Appointments to boards and/or commissions.
9. Political involvement.
10. Personal characteristics
11. Loyalty to the NBPA
12. Responsiveness
13. Outspoken on issues of injustice, and exhibit the courage to confront the system.
14. Exhibit leadership qualities.

It is the intent of the NBPA to present an award to a chapter member organization that developed an outreach program that resulted in a positive impact upon the community served. Through the organization's efforts, it demonstrated dedication to the principles for which the NBPA was founded.

Criteria - The recipient organization must:

1. Have initiated a project that directly benefited the community target areas.
2. Be model organization in the opinion of the NBPA Board of Directors.
3. Be financially current with its region and with the NBPA

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