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Awards
 

The Awards Ceremony will be held Thursday, January 8, 2009 from 7:00pm until 9:00pm at the Academy cafeteria.

Robert L. Leathers Award of Appreciation
This award is presented to a person in/outside of our field who donates his or her time and efforts to the betterment and furtherance of our field in its professional endeavors. The determining factor shall solely be the excellence of the achievement or contribution made my the nominee.

William "Bill" Cravens Memorial Meritorious Service Award
This award is presented to a person working in the field who (1) exemplifies the type of character and moral leadership sought after in the performance of his/her duties in representing our profession on a day-to-day basis (i.e. number of years service to own agency or institute, volunteer or community service efforts, etc.) or (2) a person who displays some exceptional or unusual act of service above and beyond the call of duty (i.e., lifesaving rescue, thwarting of a major crime, aiding a citizen in distress, etc.).

Ranger of the Year
This individual should exemplify all the personal and professional traits necessary to carry out their duties in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Examples could include, but are not limited to: work production, arrests/citations, voluntary overtime, program development, community relation efforts, education efforts with school groups, scouts, disadvantaged youth, elderly, etc. Any justifiable reason that can be documented will be considered.

Certificate of Excellence
Awarded to an individual who shows outstanding achievement above and beyond their normal duties during the past year. (Also given to runner-up in major award categories).

Supervisor of the Year
Awarded to an individual in a supervisory position, who by their actions supports and enhances the performance of their staff and the image of this profession.

   
Awards Committee
  John R. Byrd, Sr. - Timberlake, NC.
David Cox - High Point, NC
Ryan Conrad - Lee County, FL
Art Mertz - Hampton, VA
Rob Farrell - Newport News, VA
 
Awards Nomination Form
 

For your convenience we have provided you with an on-line form. You can find it HERE. The deadline for all nominations is December 23, 2008. Awards are open to all participants. These awards depend on your participation for their success. Please note that the nominated person need not be present.

Nominations
 

Be sure to nominate the individuals you feel should receive each Award. The individual does not need to be present.

These awards depend on your participation for their success.Be sure to fill out the Nomination Form.

   
2008 Winners
 

Robert L. Leathers Award of Appreciation - Art Mertz - Cheif Ranger, Hampton, VA

William "Bill" Cravens Memorial Meritorious Service Award - Jeff Rice, Newport News, VA

Ranger of the Year (Non-Sworn) - Ryan Conrad - Lee County Florida/p>

Ranger of the Year (Sworn) - Donald Micket - Newport News, VA

Supervisor of the Year - Rob Farrell - Cheif Ranger, Newport News, VA

Top Gun Award - Donald Micket - Newport News, VA

Combat Course - Greg Zell - Arlington, VA

Archery Award - Mike Callander - Columbus and Franklin County, OH