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The Ohio School Resource Officers Association (OSROA) believes that the presence of a properly trained School Resource Officer within a school provides a first line of defense against violence, fosters communication/partnerships between educators, law enforcement, students and parents, and ensures safer and more productive school communities in Ohio.

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Email: osroa@osroa.org
Phone: 1-614-761-3210
Address: 6277 Riverside DR., Suite 2N, Dublin OH 43017

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Awards & Scholarship

2025 Award Nominations

OSROA will recognize excellence in the field of school-based policing. Below is a description of the awards that will be presented and linked to the nomination forms. All forms must be completed and received by OSROA April  25, 2025.

OSROA Award of Valor – Make A Nomination

Valor Awards are given for a single act of courage and valor, above and beyond that expected of normal incidents/actions of an SRO/school staff member.

(To Be Awarded at the 2025 SRO & DARE Officer Combined Conference at the Kalahari & Resort Conference Center in Sandusky, Ohio, July 7-9, 2025)

 

SRO of the Year Award – Make A Nomination

Award nominees must have a minimum of two years’ experience as an SRO, be a current member of the Ohio School Resource Officers Association and demonstrate a strong commitment to activities involving School Resource Officers and the community. The successful candidate is an SRO who has made an innovative/positive impact in their school community. Selection of the award will be based on detailed example(s) showcasing the SROs contribution.

(To be awarded at the 2025 SRO & DARE Officer Combined Conference at the Kalahari & Resort Conference Center in Sandusky, Ohio, July 7-9, 2025)

 

Distinguished School Service Award – Make A Nomination

Is there an outstanding administrator or staff/faculty member in your School System? Reward them with a nomination for the Ohio School Resource Officers Association’s Distinguished School Service Award. The Administrator or Staff/Faculty member nominated must meet the following requirements and be nominated by a School Resource Officer who is a current member of the Ohio School Resource Officers Association. The successful candidate is an administrator, staff or faculty member who has made a positive impact on their school community by demonstrating support for a safe and positive learning environment. The selection of this award recipient is based on detailed examples showcasing the contribution this nominee has made to improve safety at school and support a safe and positive learning environment.

(To be awarded in person at the recipient’s school by the award nominee and OSROA Representative)

 

OSROA Scholarship Award – Apply Here

The OSROA Scholarship Award is granted for $1000 to selected individuals for the use of education expenses towards college or technical school. The OSROA Scholarship Award is to be used toward expenses of the college or technical school of the selected student’s choice. The decision is based on the following requirements:

  • Currently a High School Senior or attending a college/ technical school
  • Child, Stepchild, or legal dependent of a current OSROA Member
  • Completed Essay (no more than 400 words) submitted with the application form

(To be awarded via school or personal correspondence)

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