Technician, Instructor and Team of the Year
Nominations for 2026 awards are closed.
The National Child Passenger Safety Board presents Technician, Instructor and Team of the Year awards each spring at the annual Lifesavers Conference on Roadway Safety.
Eligibility
Anyone can nominate a deserving certified CPS Technician, Instructor or Team, including past National CPS Board members. Self-nominations are encouraged.
- Individuals are only eligible for their national certification level, either Technician or Instructor. Any individual who is nominated in an incorrect category will be moved to the correct category.
- Members of a team must be Technicians or Instructors.
- Current and past Board members are not eligible to win individual awards. The CPS Team of the Year may not include current Board members.
CPS Technician of the Year
This Technician demonstrates:
- Extraordinary commitment to CPS programs in his/her local community
- Supports activities to increase child passenger safety awareness
- Uses innovative approaches to educate caregivers
- Educates in a respectful and professional manner
- Mentors other Technicians in his/her community
Nominate a Tech: 2026 nominations are closed.
CPS Instructor of the Year
This Instructor demonstrates:
- Dedication to CPS programs in his/her community
- Supports activities to increase child passenger safety awareness at the local, state and/or national levels
- Uses innovative approaches to educate caregivers
- Commits to developing and mentoring CPS Technicians by organizing and leading certification courses and serving as a resource for Techs outside the classroom
Nominate an Instructor: 2026 nominations are closed.
CPS Team of the Year
This team or organization works in a collective sense to support:
- Activities that increase child passenger safety education and training at regional, state and/or national levels
- Innovative approaches to providing caregiver education
- Development of new Technicians and mentorship of current members of the team
Nominate a Team: 2026 nominations are closed.
Nomination Timeline
Nominations for 2026 awards are closed.
Winner Notification
Winners will be announced in April 2026 during the Lifesavers Conference at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD.
Questions
Submit questions to: [email protected]. A National CPS Board representative will contact you shortly to answer your questions.