Background

The award was created in 1990 in recognition of the career of Herbert R. (Bud) Knight, an instructor at the Ontario Police College.

Bud Knight created a youth officer course at the OPC, and over the years exhibited outstanding dedication and commitment to training youth officers throughout Ontario. He was also instrumental in creating the Committee of Youth Officers for the Province of Ontario.

About the Award

Presentation of the Bud Knight Award is a very important part of our annual Conference. Bud Knight is a retired Ontario Police College Instructor. He was instrumental in establishing a youth officers’ training course at OPC and in creating the Committee of Youth Officers for the Province of Ontario.

The award is presented annually to an Ontario Police Officer who has shown interest, commitment and dedication above and beyond the call of duty to youth. The officer's exemplary youth service delivery can be related to on-duty responsibilities or to community volunteer work. Applications must focus on the officer's accomplishments both on and off duty. Any nominee (except previous recipients) can be re-nominated.

The award is presented each year at the conference organized by the Committee of Youth Officers for the Province of Ontario.