The Maryland State Firemen's Association and other organizations and individuals sponsor a number of Awards presented annually at the Convention and Conference of the Maryland State Firemen's Association

ROBERT H. SHIMER ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Recognition of the Outstanding Fire, Rescue or EMS Administrative Person

ACCIDENT AND INJURY PREVENTION AWARD:
Recognition of a member company/department’s Accident and Injury Prevention Program 
  Deadline for Submittal is April 30

SENATOR WILLIAM H. AMOSS MEMORIAL LEGISLATIVE AWARD:
Recognition of an individuals contributions and determination in promoting the betterment of Maryland fire, rescue and emergency medical services through successful legislation and the legislative process.

FRANCIS L. BRANNIGAN INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Recognition of an individual or group contribution to fire, rescue, and emergency medical services training and education.
Deadline for Submittal is March 31

PAST PRESIDENT C. OSCAR BAKER ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Recognize your outstanding rookie 
  Deadline for Submittal is May 1st

COLBURN TROPHY AWARD:
Outstanding Act of Heroism
 Deadline for Submittal is May 1st

FAMILY APPRECIATION PROGRAM AWARD:
To recognize families of Volunteer Fire/EMS members whose families must sacrifice time with the member for the good of the community. 
 Deadline for Submittal is May 1st

FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Outstanding Citizenship and Exemplary Job Achievement

FIRE PREVENTION AWARD:
Recognition of Departments Prevention Efforts 
  Deadline for Submittal is April 30

MARBERY F. GATES SERVICE CUP AWARD:
Recognition of Fifty (50) Years of Continuous and Faithful Service
 Deadline for Submittal is May 1st

CHIEF A. MARVIN GIBBONS MEMORIAL AWARD:
Best Appearing Company in Convention Parade

SILVER SPRING TROPHY:
Recognition of fire prevention efforts by an individual 
  Deadline for Submittal is April 30.

GLADHILL - THOMPSON TROPHY:
Outstanding contribution to the MSFA
 Deadline for Submittal is May 1st 

THE GOVERNOR'S FIRE PREVENTION TROPHY:
Recognition of the best fire prevention entry in the line of parade at the MSFA Annual Convention Parade

HALL OF FAME AWARD:
Recognition of Distinguished Service to the MSFA or an Individuals Department
 or County Fire or Rescue Service 
 Deadline for Submittal is May 1st

JOSIAH A. HUNT, M.D., (EMS PERSON OF THE YEAR) AWARD:
Recognition of the outstanding EMS individual of the year 
 Deadline for Submittal is May 1st

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Recognition of outstanding service to the Fire Service

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL MARC MULLER FIRE PREVENTION AWARD:
Recognition of outstanding service to the Fire Service

MISS M.S.F.A. FIRE PREVENTION CONTEST:
To select a spokesperson for MSFA Fire Prevention 
 Deadline for Submittal is May 1st

ROLL OF HONOR:
Recognition of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice 
 Deadline for Submittal is May 15th

SMITH N. STATHEM, JR., P.P., MEMORIAL SAFETY AWARD:
Recognition of an individuals contributions toward firefighter/EMS safety. 
 Deadline for Submittal is May 1st

ZEMBOWER FIRE SERVICE TRAINING AWARD:
Recognition of a Department's Participation in Formal Training
  Deadline for Submittal is April 15