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As The Voice of 9-1-1™, NENA
(National Emergency Number Association)
is on the forefront of all emergency communications issues. The association serves its members and the greater public safety community as the only professional organization solely focused on 9-1-1 policy, technology, operations, and education issues.
With more than 16,000 members in 52 chapters across the U.S. and globally,
NENA promotes the implementation and awareness of 9-1-1, as well as international three-digit emergency communications systems.
2026 APCO/NENA Joint State Conference
Join us September 13-16, 2026 at The Ohioan in Lewis Center, Ohio for Camp 9-1-1! The 2026 conference brings together public safety communications professionals from across the state for four days of education, networking, and collaboration. This year’s event offers a fresh experience for attendees with a new venue designed to provide a comfortable and engaging setting for learning and connection.
2026 Conference Scholarship Opportunity
The Ohio Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) and the Ohio Chapter of National Emergency Number Association (NENA) are proud to announce the Chapters will be awarding scholarships to attend the 2026 Ohio APCO/NENA Joint State Conference!
Applications are now being accepted until July 15, 2026
2026 Ohio Gold Star Awards Nominations OPEN!
Nominations for the 2026 Ohio Gold Star Awards are now OPEN!!
Click Here to sign up for the nominations app and start submitting your nominations today!
To view nomination categories, please visit the nominations app using the link above.
**New** A new nomination category has been added to the Ohio Gold Star Awards!
GIS Professional(s) of the Year
This award honors exceptional GIS projects that improve emergency communications and public safety operations, particularly through enhanced NG9-1-1 readiness, accurate GIS data, and innovative mapping technologies. Successful nominees demonstrate measurable gains in call routing efficiency, location accuracy, and real-time coordination between agencies, resulting in better emergency response outcomes. Note: This award can either be an individual or team award.
Nomination Submission Periods
Open: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Close: Monday, June 1, 2026
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