Awards

NLLEA Annual Award Categories

🏆 Alcohol Law Enforcement Agency of the Year
Recognizes an agency that demonstrates exceptional leadership, performance, and impact in alcohol law enforcement and public safety.

• Demonstrated agency effectiveness
• Implementation of innovative programs
• Community or Media Recognition
• Model training programs
• Other model programs or practices (e.g., Grants for Special Programs, Task Forces, etc.)

👮 Alcohol Law Enforcement Agent of the Year
Honors an individual agent, officer or investigator whose dedication, professionalism, and achievements exemplify the highest standards of the profession.

• Demonstrated acts of heroism or bravery
• Recognition by peers, local community and/or media
• Demonstrated creativity (e.g., innovative idea or program development)
• Other, including any acts or deeds which enhance the image of the law enforcement agency or that of law enforcement in general

💡 Innovative Alcohol Law Enforcement Program of the Year

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco was selected for this year’s Innovative Alcohol Law Enforcement Program of the Year award

Recognizes a creative, forward-thinking program or initiative that improves enforcement effectiveness, compliance, or public safety.

• Demonstrated effective program
• Recognition of program by outside sources such as other law enforcement agencies, the local community or media
• Other factors demonstrating efficiency of program, fiscal savings, and/or a resonating campaign such as “Don’t mess with Texas”

🤝 John W. Britt Community Service Award
(John Britt, a former Deputy Director for Operations for the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division died unexpectedly in 1995. He was a Charter Member and Past President of the NLLEA. This award is given in his memory.) Honors outstanding commitment to community service and public outreach, recognizing efforts that strengthen trust and partnerships between agencies and the communities they serve.

• Non-enforcement organization or agency that made a significant contribution to the efforts of liquor and/or tobacco law enforcement.
• An innovative and effective program or service for tobacco and/or liquor law enforcement.
• Significant support provided to the NLLEA or an ABC which has enhanced liquor enforcement efforts

These awards do more than celebrate success they create a national platform for sharing best practices, innovative ideas, and proven strategies that other agencies can adapt and build upon. “Every award tells a story, and those stories help move the entire profession forward.”
Why This Matters
By highlighting excellence, the NLLEA Awards Program:
• Reinforces professional standards and pride
• Encourages innovation and leadership
• Shares replicable success stories nationwide
• Recognizes the often-unseen impact of alcohol law enforcement
• Strengthens morale and agency culture