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Tom Tellepsen Award
The Tom Tellepsen Award is a highlight of the Annual Banquet of the Sheriffs' Association of Texas Training Conference. This award in named in honor of the late Tom Tellespen, a native of Norway, who became a staunch and patriotic American. The Tellepsen Foundation, to honor his lifelong support of law enforcement, provides this award. The Foundation trustees unanimously approved the initial establishment of this awarded in 1975, and since that date, the Sheriffs' Association of Texas through its Officers and Board of Directors has selected the outstanding individual in law enforcement who will be the recipient. The Award consists of a presentation by a member of the Tellepsen family on the behalf of the Foundation, of $2,000 and a plaque.

The Tellepsen Award is the highest of tributes to the individual who is selected as its recipient. The selection criterion includes the recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of law enforcement and criminal justice and honors more than ability and performance. The recipient, who must possess these qualities, must additionally have demonstrated the human element that engraves his name in the hearts of all the law enforcement community, a genuine love of the profession.

Any Active Member of the Sheriffs' Association of Texas may submit, in writing, the nomination of an individual to receive the Tom Tellepsen Award. Please state the qualifications of the person nominated and a record of professional and civic service to the community.

Lawman of the Year/ Greg McFarlin-Max Banks Award
The Greg McFarlin-Max Banks Award was instituted at the close of the 1985 Annual Training Conference to recognize an outstanding law enforcement officer in the State of Texas. The Award was established in memory of Greg McFarlin, son of Sheriff R.L. McFarlin, Jr. and Kaye McFarlin, who died at the age of 9 1/2, due to an unfortunate accident. Greg had already discussed with his parents his desire to be a lawman. Needless to say, this boy's interest in law enforcement had always been his life.

Max Banks is a successful oilman in Spearman and a very loyal supporter of law enforcement. The Award is also named for Mr. Banks because of a donation he made to the Sheriffs' Association of Texas for outstanding investigative work done by Sheriff McFarlin.

The Annual Award includes a pistol and a plaque, as well as, $500 given by Sheriff McFarlin and Kaye McFarlin. It is presented at the Annual Banquet during the Training Conference. The recipient must have outstanding work accomplishments and have given significant service rendered above and beyond the call of duty during the previous year and is selected by the Officers and Board of Directors of the Association.

Nominations for the Greg McFarlin-Max Banks Award must be in writing. Please state all the reasons why the nominee is deserving of this award, along with any supporting applicable data.