2027 National Child Passenger Safety Awards Nomination

Each year, the National Child Passenger Safety Board recognizes one outstanding Child Passenger Safety Technician, Instructor and Team.

The award recipients demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to child passenger safety in their communities, going above and beyond to serve. They stand apart by exemplifying the core values of the National Child Passenger Safety Board: Leadership, Service, and Professionalism.

Anyone can nominate a deserving certified CPS Technician, Instructor or Team. Self-nominations are permitted. Note: Current National Child Passenger Safety Board Members are not eligible to submit nominations.

Click here to view previous award winners.

Tell Us Why

This is your chance to celebrate those making a real difference. Take your time, reflect on these four questions, and let your positivity guide you as you nominate those deserving of recognition. Together, let's shine a spotlight on those who inspire us all!

You may save your nomination form and return to complete it at a later point in time.

Nominations due by 11:59 PM in your respective timezone August 31, 2026.

Nominator Information

Nominator Name*

First NameLast Name

Nominator Email*

example@example.com

Nominator Daytime Phone*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

National CPS Award Nominee Information

Nominees must be currently certified through the U.S. National Child Passenger Safety Certification Program.

Past and present NCPSB Members are not eligible to receive the National Child Passenger Safety Technician or Instructor awards. The National Child Passenger Safety Team may not include current NCPSB Members. Click here for a list of past and present NCPSB Members.

CPS TechnicianCPS InstructorCPS Team

Nominee Name*

First NameLast Name

Nominee CPS Technician or Instructor Certification Number, if available

The nominee must be currently certified through the U.S. National Child Passenger Safety Certification Program.

Nominee Organization (no acronyms)

Nominee Email*

example@example.com

Nominee Daytime Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Nominee Country*

Nominee State or US Territory*

CPS Team Name*

CPS Team Lead Contact Name*

First NameLast Name

CPS Team Lead Contact Email*

example@example.com

CPS Team Lead Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

How many Technicians and Instructors are on the CPS Team?*

CPS Team Country*

CPS Team State or US Territory*

Scoring Process:

All identifiers – including name, organization and country/state/territory – will be removed from the nomination prior to review. Please provide detailed and specific examples of your nominee's accomplishments.

Recognizing the dedication and passion of the 41,000+ CPSTs, why do you think this person/team should be chosen? Why did you choose to nominate this person/team?*

0/300

How does the nominee demonstrate leadership and/or serve as a role model in their community? Please provide 1-2 specific examples.*

0/300

How does the nominee demonstrate initiative or innovation in CPS? Please provide 1-2 specific examples. *

0/300

What does the nominee do to go above and beyond to meet the unique needs of their community? Please provide 1-2 specific examples.*

0/300

THANK YOU!

We appreciate you taking the time to recognize the nominee!

- National Child Passenger Safety Board