NPI Announces 2025 Annual Awards Program

The National Policing Institute (NPI) announces this year’s Annual Awards Program. After last year’s successful celebration in Boston, Massachusetts, NPI opens nominations up again to honor two police professionals leading the charge in innovation in policing.

Established in 2022, the program recognizes law enforcement trailblazers and leaders who have extraordinarily impacted the profession. The Hubert Williams Award and the Commissioner Patrick V. Murphy Award were created in honor of two distinguished leaders who challenged the status quo and thought differently about how to enhance the profession and communities.

“Each year, we honor true visionaries in policing and celebrate their achievements in advancing the profession as a whole,” commented President Jim Burch. “The leadership of both Patrick V. Murphy and Hubert Williams exemplifies how legendary public safety service can impact a profession for generations.”

“If you know a policing professional who’s made a real difference—someone whose leadership has impacted you, their agency, or community, we want to hear about them,” said Ron Serpas, PhD, Chairman of NPI’s Board. “We hope you’ll help us honor those who lead with strength, integrity, and vision, just like Patrick V. Murphy and Hubert Williams. Help us celebrate law enforcement changemakers who are shaping public safety.”

Nominations will be accepted through June 30, 2025. The awards program is open to active or retired police professionals in the United States, both sworn and non-sworn, with at least ten years of relevant experience.

For more information, visit policinginstitute.org/awards.