SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

Pat Welte ENP Scholarship
 
 
  • The Florida NENA ENP (Emergency Number Professional) Scholarship was established in November of 2019 and named after the late Patricia Welte, former Duval County Coordinator. Pat was a true leader of 9-1-1 in the State of Florida and one of Florida's longest standing 9-1-1 Coordinators. She was the President of Florida NENA in 1997 and became a Charter Member of Florida NENA. She was involved in NENA's ADA Committee and was an instructor for Florida NENA's 9-1-1 Boot Camp educating new 9-1-1 Coordinators across the state. Pat was one of the first NENA ENPs after the certification program was established. She was an advocate for the ENP Program and encouraged others to advance their careers by demonstrating their knowledge and dedication of 9-1-1 through this program. She was a mentor to many people in the 9-1-1 industry, and it is our honor as the Florida NENA Executive Board to dedicate this scholarship in her name. 

 

The 2025 application period Will be open FRIDAY, September 5 through Monday, November 10, 2025. click here to access the nomination form (florida members only)

Jim Martin Award
 
 

Florida NENA established the Jim Martin award in honor of former State 9-1-1 Coordinator Jim Martin. Mr. Martin was one of two original individuals assigned to 9-1-1 by the state of Florida. He was instrumental in the creation of the very first version of the Florida State 9-1-1 Plan and created the first 9-1-1 Coordinators meeting, both of which we still have in place today. His actions and accomplishments proved that he was a man who was clearly dedicated to the 9-1-1 industry. The Jim Martin award is presented each year to one individual who has shown dedication and outstanding service to Florida NENA, its membership, and the 911 industry.

  

The 2025 application period Will be open FRIDAY, September 5 through Monday, November 10, 2025. click here to access the nomination form (florida members only)

 

Exceptional Service in 9-1-1 Recognition

The Florida NENA Exceptional Service Award was established to annually recognize individuals who provide public safety service to the community by their exceptional performance. The award may be presented to any public safety employee, service provider, or vendor with an expressed interest in Florida 9-1-1 services.

The 2025 application period Will be open FRIDAY, September 5 through Monday, November 10, 2025. click here to access the nomination form (florida members only)

We will be awarding one award per Region again this year! This is a great way to recognize the awesome work our 911 PSTs in Florida do!