This award will be presented annually to a qualified nominee, actively involved in law enforcement, in the field of forensic science.

The nominee must be an Active Member of this Association for a minimum of two (2) consecutive years and actively be working in a forensic science field. This award will be presented to that qualified nominee who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has made the most significant and valuable contribution in the field of Forensic Science during the year immediately preceding each annual conference.

The nominee shall demonstrate self motivation, excellence, and dedication toward education and advancement in forensic science or in the application of a forensic science.

The field of forensic science shall encompass all disciplines listed under the science and practice committee of this association.

The recommendation for this award shall include: Name, Rank or Title, Job Assignment, Work Background, and details of their contributions and achievements in the field of forensic science.

A plaque, suitably engraved, will be presented by the president of this Association at the annual conference.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION IS 9/26/08

HOW TO NOMINATE

This award will be presented annually to a qualified nominee, actively involved in law enforcement, in the field of forensic science.

The selection of this award will be conducted by the Board of Directors at the board meeting held during the annual conference.

The nomination must be submitted to the Chairman of the Board of Directors no later than thirty (30) days prior to the annual conference.

The nomination must be signed by an agency head, supervisor, superior officer, or two (2) Active Members of this Association, as now defined in our Constitution.

The nominee must be an Active Member of this Association for a minimum of five (5) consecutive years and have fifteen (15) active years in a forensic science field. This award will be presented to that qualified nominee who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has made valuable and consistent contributions in the field of Forensic Science and dedication toward education and advancement in forensic science.

The field of forensic science will encompass all disciplines listed under the science and practice committee association.

The recommendation for this award shall include: Name, Rank of Title, Job Assignment, Work Background, and details of their contributions and achievements in the field of forensic science.

A plaque, suitably engraved, will be presented by the president of this Association at the annual conference.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION IS 9/26/08

HOW TO NOMINATE

Eligibility: 

Members in good standing of the FDIAI Photos may be color or black and white. Photos must have been taken and cleared for publication within the last twelve (12) month period, prior to the date of the annual conference.

Subject matter: 

Related to law enforcement only.

Photos Submitted: 

A member can submit up to three (3) individual photos or a series of photos. A series being two (2) or more photos that are related to one another.

Member must meet the following guidelines:

1. Name of photographer.
2. Brief synopsis of subject matter.
3. Equipment and techniques used.

Deadlines for entries: 

Photos must be received no later than 12:00 noon the second day of the conference at its headquarters. Judging will be based on:

1. Originality
2. Subject matter
3. Professional Quality

Judges: 

The judges will consist of the board members, headed by the Chairman of the Board, and also included for a judge will be the head of the photographic subcommittee. Any board member or head of the subcommittee will not be able to judge if they desire to enter the contest.

Awards:

A first place plaque will be awarded to the winner and, if warranted, a second place honorable mention in the form of a certificate will be awarded. Only paid up members will be afforded the right to enter the contest.

Photography Award Deadline is the Board of Director's Meeting on Sunday, October 26, 2008

How to Nominate

Send nominations for Sustained Achievement Award and Forensic Science Award thirty (30) days prior to the start of the October 26, 2008  FDIAI Conference to:
 

Jan Johnson

CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD

(850) 478-0769

fdiaichairman@fdiai.org