Awards Program

The IAATI Component Parts Markings Award is intended to honor any person or unit possessing the qualifications of an active member of IAATI, although membership is not a prerequisite, who has in some way distinguished themselves in vehicle theft investigations where OEM or aftermarket identification technology/solutions have played a significant part in the success of the investigation.  The identification solution may include, but is not limited to:
VINs labels/stamps, OEM ID marks, OEM electronic parts marking, etching or branding solutions, electronic parts marking RF tags, microdots, DNA fluids, and UV light markings, etc

This award was created in 1985. It is intended to honor any members who have distinguished themselves by giving extraordinary service to IAATI.

This award was created in 2009 and is intended to honor any person possessing the qualifications of an active member of (IAATI), although membership is not a prerequisite, who has in some way distinguished themselves in the field of off-road (farm and construction) equipment investigation / recovery. It is not intended that it be awarded to anyone other than actual field investigators or first line supervisors of field investigators.

This award was created in 1985. It is intended for the President of IAATI to honor any members who have distinguished themselves by giving extraordinary service to IAATI.

This award designed to recognize excellence in the field of Vehicle Identification.

This award is intended to recognize any law enforcement person(s), unit or department, who has distinguished themselves in area of vehicle theft investigations, making a significant impact involving dismantlement and prosecution of a vehicle theft ring or chop shop.

This award, named in honor of the late Raymond H. Dreher of the Missouri Highway Patrol, is given to the IAATI members who have distinguished themselves by service to the association or for other outstanding acts in the vehicle theft field. Candidates are selected based upon extraordinary service to the association and not for those services normally required of association members or for other significant acts bringing favorable credit to the association or its members.

The IAATI Award of Merit was created in 1992 to honor a person, group, department or company for outstanding contribution in the area of vehicle theft investigation or prevention.

This award was created in 2014 in order to recognize and honor insurance professional (individual or group) for his or her outstanding contribution in the area of vehicle theft investigation or insurance fraud investigation.

In 1960, Robert Sattler, of the National Auto Theft Bureau, became the first primary instructor to the Illinois State Police, Vehicle Identification Unit. Robert’s close friend, Clyde Oliver arranged for and administered the seminar.

News of the seminar soon spread to other law enforcement agencies who requested the opportunity to attend. The numbers of requests for attendance soon became too large for one agency to accommodate. Other law enforcement agencies agreed to host the annual seminars. From this group, the Midwest Auto Theft Association was organized. Shortly thereafter, a petition to the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators gave birth to the North Central Regional Chapter.

The excellence in training first offered by Robert Sattler provides the basis for the North Central Regional Chapter seminars and prompted the creation of this award to memorialize the dedication and commitment of Robert Sattler.

Nominees for this award must have performed an investigation in a superior manner and the results must have had a significant impact on auto theft and/or related crimes. Nominees may be from law enforcement, the insurance industry, the National Insurance Crime Bureau, vehicle manufacturers or others who have the common interests of the North Central Regional Chapter as their guiding principals and must be a member(s) in the Chapter. Nominees may be an individual or a unit.

Past recipients of the Robert Sattler award are:

  The Sattler Family

  Det. Chris Omodt

  Det. Constable Tracy Dobbin

  Det. Sgt. James Coleman  

  F.B.I.

  Hennepin County Sheriff’s Dept.

  Inv. Gene True - Nebraska State Patrol

  Macomb County Auto Theft Squad, Michigan

  Margaret A. Scott

  Michigan State Police

  Oakland County Michigan - Prosecutor’s Office

  Ontario Provincial Police

  SA Andy Thomure - FBI

  SA Michael Sackett

  SA Jesse Stoker - ICE/Homeland Security

  SA Vern Foughty - NICB (retired)

  Sgt. Dave Merrill - Missouri Highway Patrol  

  Tri-County Auto Theft (IL)

  Western Wayne Auto Theft Unit, Michigan

  Detective Chad Duckson, Coon Rapids, MN

Requests for consideration should be accompanied by supporting documentation and submitted no later than March 1 preceding the North Central Regional Chapter seminar.

The Midwest Motor Vehicle Theft Conference was initiated in 1964 by Captain Clyde W. Oliver Jr., of the Illinois State Police.

Originally this conference was only for members of his unit, the Vehicle Identification Bureau of the Illinois State Police. However, as word got out about the educational value of the conference, other police agencies requested to attend. What started out as a small group of Illinois State Police Officers grew until it became too difficult for one agency to host the conference year after year.

With the encouragement and guidance of Captain Oliver, a group of officers petitioned the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators, for permission to charter a chapter. In 1972 the North Central Regional Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators was born.

The Clyde W. Oliver Jr. Award was established in 1990 to honor the loyalty, leadership, perseverance, and dedication of our founding father. This award can be presented to any North Central Regional Chapter member who has given outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to the organization. Although the award is offered each year, it is not necessary to have a recipient.

Past recipients are:

  H. Lee Ballard, Ford Motor Company
  Linda Baumann, National Insurance Crime Bureau
  G. J. (Skip) Copeland, Marion County, IN., Sheriffs Department
  Glenn Ebersold
  Connie Golemba, AAA of Michigan
  Billy Hacker, Milwaukee Police Department
  Kenneth P. Hawcott, Iowa State Patrol
  Stan Lutz, Genesee Auto Theft Investigative Network
  Dennis Meyer, Illinois State Police
  Barb Rambo, National Insurance Crime Bureau
  Bryan Reed, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
  Steven Reid, Wisconsin Department of Transportation
  George Schemenauer, Berrian County Sheriff’s Department
  Ken Schimnoski, Retired Michigan State Police, AAA of Michigan
  Michael Schlomas, Illinois State Police
  Paul Seiler, Chicago Police Department
  Peter Simet, Milwaukee Police Department
  Edward Skworch, National Auto Theft Bureau
  Lee Starr, Chicago Police Department
  Alan Theobald, Nebraska State Patrol
  Robert Vogt, AAA
  Glenn Wheeler, State Farm Insurance Company
  Cheryl Zofkie, National Insurance Crime Bureau

The chairman of the nominating committee is Steve Reid.

Nominations may be mailed to:

NCRC/IAATI, P.O. Box 375,Eden, Wisconsin 53019-0375

Entries may also be
emailed.

Entries should be submitted before April 1st for that year.

This award is to honor law enforcement officers whose efforts, in conjunction with the use of the LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery Network, made the most significant impact on the recovery(s) of stolen vehicle(s).

This award can be presented to an individual, unit, or department.

The recipient(s) of this award shall receive:

    Free registration at the Annual Training Seminar for a maximum of two people
    One complimentary hotel room for the length of the Annual Training Seminar
    A plaque or similar commemorative depicting the name of the award, the recipient’s name, date and location of presentment.

The committee considering this award must consist of at least one (1) member who is currently employed by the LoJack Corporation Law Enforcement Division.

The LoJack Corporation shall reimburse the North Central Regional Chapter for the amount of the fees for the hotel, and award. The Chapter Treasurer shall compile and submit all invoices for reimbursement.

This award will be presented at the Banquet of the Annual Training Seminar by a representative of LoJack Corporation.

The chairman of the nominating committee is Barb Rambo.

Past recipients of the LoJack award are:

  ACTION
  Action Task Force (MI)
  Chicago Police Department

This award was created in 1993 as a joint venture between the LoJack Corporation and the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators, the Northeast Chapter’s parent organization. The award was intended to honor law enforcement officers whose efforts, in conjunction with the use of any electronic tracking device, made the most significant impact on the recovery (s) of stolen vehicle (s). After the award was presented in 2005, the single award concept with presentation at the annual seminar of the parent organization was replaced with several annual awards being presented at the annual seminar of IAATI’s Branches and Chapters. Effective May 2006, a LoJack-IAATI award will be awarded at the annual training seminar of the Northeast Regional Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators. The award was established to recognize any law enforcement officer whose efforts, in conjunction with the use of any electronic tracking device, make the most significant impact on the recovery (s) of stolen vehicle (s). Nominees for the award must be a law enforcement officer. Nominations for the award may come from any person, either a member ot non-member, and must be directed to the chair of the awards committee of the Executive Director of the Northeast Regional Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators.

This award was established in 1986 and was originally known as the NE-IAATI Achievement Award. In 1994, its name was changed to the Anthony M. Kane Achievement Award in memory of Anthony M. Kane, a hard-working and well-loved member of the Northeast Chapter. After a long and distinguished career with the Philadelphia Police Department, Tony Kane joined the National Insurance Crime Bureau where he continued to serve the cause of vehicle theft and fraud investigation until his untimely death on September 10, 1994. In addition to being the Founder and President of the Pennsylvania Auto Crime Investigators Association and a Director of the Pennsylvania Anti-Car Theft Committee, Tony Kane also served as Director of Training for the Northeast Regional Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators. The Anthony M. Kane Achievement Award is intended to serve as a continual testimony to his exceptional contribution to the field of vehicle theft and fraud investigation. The recipient shall be selected based on the nominee’s outstanding achievement in the field of vehicle theft or fraud investigation or prevention. Nominations for the award may come from any person, either a member or non-member, and must be directed to the Chair of the Awards Committee of the Executive Director of the Northeast Regional Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators.

This award was established in 1999 in memory of George J. Acker a charter member of the Northeast Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators who served as President in 1973, the second year of the Chapter’s existence. George Acker was a member of the New York State Police retiring in 1988. He remained an active member of the association until his death on November 3, 1997. The 1999 Northeast Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators Annual Training Seminar conducted in Saratoga Springs, New York was dedicated to George J. Acker. This award is intended to serve as a continual testimonial to his exceptional devotion to the chapter; its members, and his contributions to the field of vehicle theft and fraud investigation, especially in the area of motor vehicle records and documentation. The nominee(s) of this award shall be a current employee of a State, City, or Provincial Governmental Agency; including employees of a Motor Vehicle Department or Registry, within the area of the Northeast Regional Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators. The recipient (s) shall be selected for their outstanding efforts and work in the field of auto theft or fraud prevention, detection, or investigation, specifically in the area relating to documentation.

This award was established in 1987 in memory of John J. Scarisbrick, Jr. Director of Security, Avis Rent-A-Car System, Inc. As Director of Security, Avis Rent-A-Car System, Inc., John was a Charter and Life Member of the Northeast Regional Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators. John served as Treasurer of the Northeast Regional Chapter for many years and was actively involved in all aspects of the Association until his untimely death on July 19, 1987. This award is intended to serve as a continual testimony to his exceptional devotion to the Chapter. Recipient selection shall be selected based on the nominee’s extraordinary service to the Chapter, over a period of time above and beyond what is normally expected of a member. Nominees for the award must be members of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators. Nominations for the award may come from any person, either a member or non-member, and must be directed to the chair of the Awards Committee or the Executive Director of the Northeast Regional Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators.

This award was established in 2001 in memory of Roger D. Overton, a long-standing member of the Northeast Regional Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators who served as Secretary from 1976 through 1984 and President in 1990. Roger Overton started his career as a member of Royal Canadian Mounted Police and upon his retirement, joined the Canadian Automobile Theft Bureau as a special agent. Roger became an expert in the field of vehicle identification and testified as such in all levels of courts in Canada. He attained the position of Chief Special Agent, and retired in 1996. Roger, through his hard work and dedication to the Northeast Regional Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators, was awarded a life membership when he left the position of Secretary. Not content to sit on the sidelines, Roger served as a Director for two terms and was elected Third Vice President in 1987. He continued through the Vice Presidential positions culminating with his election to the office of President in 1990. Roger remained an active member of the association until his death on May 9, 2001. This award is intended to serve as a continuing testimonial to his exceptional devotion to the chapter, its members, and his dedicated service as a vehicle theft investigator, especially in the area of motor vehicle identification. The recipient (s) shall be selected based on the nominee’s outstanding efforts and work in the field of auto theft investigation, and motor vehicle identification. Nominations for the award may come from any person, either a member or non-member, and must be directed to the chair of the awards committee or the Executive Director of the Northeast Regional Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators.

This award shall be presented to an individual, unit, or department who has displayed excellence throughout the year in the field of Vehicle Identification and/or Recovery.

These actions can include, but not limited to:  A large scale investigation involving multiple vehicles, jurisdictions, or suspects. Innovative ideas or programs which resulted in a positive impact on the community. Large or unique vehicle recoveries. Any other actions, programs, or investigations deemed appropriate by the Awards Committee.

The Southeast Regional Chapter shall furnish the recipient(s) of this award:

Free registration at the Annual Training Seminar for a maximum of two people, One complimentary hotel room for (1) night at the Annual Training Seminar, A plaque depicting the name of the award, the recipient’s name, date and location of presentment.

This award will be presented by the President and the Chairman of the Awards Committee during the Opening Ceremonies of the Annual Training Seminar.

This award is to honor law enforcement officers whose efforts, in conjunction with the use of the LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery Network, made the most significant impact on the recovery(s) of stolen vehicles(s).

This award can be presented to an individual, unit, or department.

The committee considering this award must consist of at least one (1) member who is currently employed by the LoJack Corporation Law Enforcement Division.

The LoJack Corporation shall reimburse the Southeast Regional Chapter for the amount of the fees for the seminar registration, hotel, and award.  The Chapter Treasurer shall compile and submit all invoices for reimbursement.

This award will be presented at the Banquet of the Annual Training Seminar by a representative of LoJack Corporation.

***NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATORS WESTERN REGIONAL CHAPTER AWARDS***

The Western Regional Chapter of IAATI is once again recognizing law enforcement personnel, insurance industry representatives, and individuals and organizations from private industry, for their exemplary work in the past year to combat vehicle related crimes within the Western Region.  Awards will be presented at the 71st Annual International Association of Auto Theft Investigators Vehicle Crimes Training Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, for those recipients in attendance.  (More information on the IAATI Conference can be found at www.iaati.org )

Awards for 2022 activity as follows:

• WRC IAATI “Lee S. Cole” Officer of the Year Award”:  Presented to a member of the law enforcement community who has demonstrated exceptional performance in auto theft prevention and investigation. The award is restricted to active law enforcement personnel who are members in good standing of the Western Regional Chapter of IAATI. The award consists of a plaque and payment of registration fee for the yearly Seminar. A $500.00 cash stipend can be applied to assist with the recipient’s expenses to attend the Annual Seminar (hotel/travel/etc.) where the award will be presented.

• WRC IAATI “Executive Board Achievement of Excellence Award”:  The award is intended to honor a unit, team or organization who have distinguished themselves in a multi-disciplined motor vehicle crime investigation or through their unparalleled support in combating motor vehicle crimes through public education efforts or financial support of an organization undertaking such investigations.  (This award was last presented in 2021 to the Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force)

• WRC IAATI “Gary Labb Memorial Communications Award”: This distinguished award is for individuals who, in addition to regular duties, make extraordinary efforts to provide training or information to law enforcement and insurance investigators.  (This award was last presented in 2021 to Nancy Temporado – Arizona)

• WRC IAATI President’s Award: The award is presented by the Western Regional Chapter President to recognize an individual who has provided exemplary support or service to the Western Regional Chapter of IAATI

The Western Regional Chapter Board encourages law enforcement supervisors, task force supervisors and insurance SIU Managers to nominate deserving personnel for their efforts in 2022.  Nomination documents should contain individuals/unit’s name, agency/organization, contact info and a summary of the activities deserving of recognition. (Summary should be in a narrative format and not copies of reports).

Nomination documents should be submitted electronically to WRC-IAATI Secretary Dennis Frias at wrc.iaati@gmail.org No Later Than June 15, 2023. Nominating individual should also provide contact information for any needed follow up information.

Questions or more information can be obtained from WRC Secretary at above listed email or phone (702)583-4985. 

Western Regional Chapter IAATI - https://www.iaati.org/wrc

NOTE: THIS AWARD IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED.  IN 2023, ONLY THE INVESTIGATION OF THE YEAR AWARD IS BEING RUN.

This award acknowledges that IAATI is made up of a diverse range of professionals and most successful investigations involve bringing together co-operation with of these professions and their expertise.  The awrds will help shine the spotlight on the range of supporting services that can play a major role in any investigation but often go unrecognised. The award will be open to any individual, public or private organisation involved in the provision of forensic or other types of supporting services.  It recognises their outstanding work that has resulted in either:

· the detection of an offence;

· significantly assisted in the investigation or prosecution; or

· the prevention of vehicle related crime.

The award may be given for a particular case or for the sustained contribution to the particular area of study over many years.

This award is sponsored by Berla Corporation.

The recipient of the award will receive up to $1,500 towards the costs of the winner in attending the 2020 Annual Seminar and the presentation dinner.

For more details on the judging criteria, conditions and how to nominate please download the documents on the following page 2019 Australasian Awards and Travel Scholarship - Call for Applications
Note: this document will be updated later in 2019.

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NOTE: THIS AWARD IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED.  IN 2023, ONLY THE INVESTIGATION OF THE YEAR AWARD IS BEING RUN.

The Insurance Industry Investigation of the Year Award is open to any individual or team working in the insurance industry who have conducted an outstanding investigation of a suspicious motor vehicle claim, or a network of suspicious motor vehicle claims or any auto crime claims (staged accident etc.).  The award is open to both investigators who have conducted an outstanding investigation into motor vehicle theft claims, auto crime claims, and claims staff working in the investigations unit of an insurance company who manage the investigation process.

The investigation may be deemed outstanding for a range of reasons including its use of innovative methodologies and investigations techniques; the complexity of the investigation and the outcome of the investigation.  The submission could be in relation to one specific claim, a network of theft claims or auto crime claims that were identified and investigated. The investigation and/or insurance claim must have been performed in either Australia, New Zealand or South East Asia in the past three years.

This award is sponsored by Polonious. 

The recipient of the award will receive up to $1,500 towards the costs of the winner in attending the 2020 Annual Seminar and the presentation dinner.

For more details on the judging criteria, conditions and how to nominate please download the documents on the following page 2019 Australasian Awards and Travel Scholarship - Call for Applications
Note: this document will be updated later in 2019.

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NOMINATIONS CLOSE 12th MAY 2023

The Investigation of the Year award is open to any individual or team who has conducted an outstanding investigation involving the detection and prevention of auto crime. It is open to members of police forces, customs services, insurance investigators, private investigators, or anyone involved in vehicle theft investigations.

Submissions will be judged on their demonstration of any or all of the following criteria: innovative methodologies, application of best practice investigation techniques, the complexity of the investigation, and cooperation and involvement of multiple agencies to achieve a result in the fight against auto crime.

The investigation may involve the cooperation of international agencies but at least part of the investigation must have taken place in either Australia, New Zealand, or South East Asia during the last 3 years.

The winner will be announced at the 2023 Australasian Branch Conference in Sydney on 20-21 June 2023

For more details on the judging criteria, conditions, and how to nominate please download the documents on the following page 2023 Australasian Branch Investigation of the Year Awards - How to nominate

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NOTE: THIS AWARD IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED.  IN 2023, ONLY THE INVESTIGATION OF THE YEAR AWARD IS BEING RUN.

Nominations for this award are only open to present or past members of the Australasian Branch of IAATI. This award is to recognise the work of an individual member, who through their dedication and involvement, has helped in the development, growth or professionalism of IAATI within the Australasian Branch or at the international level.

Nominations for the 2020 Australasian Branch Awards close 31 January 2020.  Winner are announced during the Annual Training Seminar Dinner.

For more details on the judging criteria, conditions and how to nominate please download the documents on the following page 2019 Australasian Awards and Travel Scholarship - Call for Applications
Note this document will be updated later in 2019,

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NOTE: THIS AWARD IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED.  IN 2023, ONLY THE INVESTIGATION OF THE YEAR AWARD IS BEING RUN.

The President’s Award recognises outstanding contribution by an individual or a team in either the reduction and deterrence of motor vehicle theft in Australia, the achievement of a significant result from an investigation in auto crimes, or a significant achievement in the detection of motor vehicle theft and/or fraudulent vehicle crime. 

Prior to 2012 this award was called the ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’.

Submissions could be for any project, initiative or investigation that deals with the reduction, prevention or investigation of motor crime, either at an international, national or local level.  This award is sponsored by NKG Management Services 

The recipient of the award will receive up to $1,500 towards the costs of the winner in attending the 2020 Annual Seminar and the presentation dinner.

For more details on the judging criteria, conditions and how to nominate please download the documents on the following page 2019 Australasian Awards and Travel Scholarship - Call for Applications
Note: This document will be update in late 2019.

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NOTE:  THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED.

The Australasian Branch Committee of IAATI recognises that our geographic isolation can sometimes be a barrier for its members to keep abreast of current international trends. While the Committee strives to invite international experts to our Annual Training Seminars it is not always possible to arrange such visits.

With the support of our long term sponsor, F.I.R.E.S., we have established a travel scholarship to assist the chosen Australasian Branch member with their travel and accommodation costs to attend any IAATI training outside the Australasian Branch during the next 12 months.

Through this new initiative the successful Australasian Branch Member will receive reimbursements up to the value of $AUS 3,000 for specified travel and accommodation expenses (subject to conditions specified in the brochure)

This is a valuable opportunity to enhance your career. Not only will you get to learn first hand of trends, modus operandi, successful investigation methods etc. from leading experts, you will also develop important contacts that will be able to assist you with future investigations and form life long friendships.

In addition you will return home with increased skills and knowledge that you can share with your colleagues and improve your promotional prospects.

The closing date for nominations is 31st January 2020.

Note: the successful applicant may be asked by the host Chapter or Branch to provide a presentation to their delegates.

The winner of the 2020 Travel Scholarship will be able to choose from any of 2020 Branch and Chapter Seminars outside of Australia, or the 68th International Training Seminar in Chicago, USA in August.

For more details on the judging criteria, conditions and how to nominate please download the documents on the following page 2019 Australasian Awards and Travel Scholarship - Call for Applications
Note: this document will be updated later in 2019.

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The DataDot Investigation of the Year Award was open to any organisation (public or private) that has relied upon the DataDot component identification product in an investigation of motor vehicles. The award was sponsored by DataDot Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd.

This award closed in 2014.

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This award, named in honor of Barry Hancock, Past President of IAATI European Branch, is given to IAATI members who have distinguished themselves by extraordinary service to the association or for other outstanding acts in the vehicle crime investigation.

This award was created in 2001.  It is intended to honor any members who have distinguished themselves by giving extraordinary service to the European Branch of IAATI.

The Guus Wesselink – IAATI Award for an outstanding effort in Public Private Partnerships fighting Vehicle Crime

The Guus Wesselink – IAATI Award will be granted to a person that:

-      is a crime fighter who has been active in tackling vehicle crime for a long time
-      has stimulated the international public – private co-operation in the EU. 
-      has achieved an exceptional result in the international public – private co-operation.

Created in 1999, this award is intended to honour any person, group,
department or company, possessing the qualifications of an IAATI member,
although membership is not a perquisite, who has is some way distinguished
themselves in vehicle theft investigations and in recognition for
outstanding contribution in the area of vehicle theft investigation or
prevention.

This award was created in 1993 as a joint venture between the LoJack
Corporation and the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators.

The award was intended to honour law enforcement officers whose efforts, in
conjunction with the use of any electronic tracking device, made the most
significant impact on the recovery (s) of stolen vehicle (s). After the
award was presented in 2005, the single award concept with presentation at
the annual seminar of the parent organization was replaced with several
annual awards being presented at the annual seminar of IAATI’s Branches
and Chapters.

Effective May 2006, a LoJack-IAATI award will be awarded at the annual
training seminar of each Regional Chapter in the USA of the International
Association of Auto Theft Investigators. The award was established to
recognize any law enforcement officer whose efforts, in conjunction with the
use of any electronic tracking device, make the most significant impact on
the recovery (s) of stolen vehicle (s).

Nominees for the award must be a law enforcement officer and a member (or a
potential member) of the Chapter of the International Association of Auto
Theft Investigators. Nominations for the award may come from any person,
either a member or non-member, and must be directed to the chair of the
awards committee of the International Association of Auto Theft
Investigators.

The award was created in 1999 by the European Branch of IAATI. It is intended to honor any person, group, department or company, possessing the qualifications of an IAATI member, although membership is not a perquisite, who has is some way distinguished themselves in vehicle theft investigations and in recognition for outstanding contribution in the area of vehicle theft investigation or prevention.

Alan Taylor was a valued member of IAATI. His background of over 30 years’ service with the Kent Police and his time spent as a Detective in the Special Branch dealing with vehicle crime enabled him to contribute to initiatives undertaken by the Association.

In 2000 Alan was part of the team who worked towards the foundation of the IAATI UK Branch. It was his ambition to create a magazine for the UK Branch and he successfully launched the ‘Alliance’ magazine which rivalled the International’s APB and helped attract new members forming the foundation of this branch. It is a fitting tribute for the Alan Taylor Award to recognise Alan’s service to the Association and the community.

Who can be Nominated?
This Award is usually given to a company, organisation or individual who has successfully used the latest anti-theft technology in their pursuit of prevention, detection and investigation of Auto theft and related crime.

Criteria:
The Technology Award will be presented to an individual, group, association or company who have demonstrated a successful investigation, operation or recovery of stolen vehicles or vehicle with the use of latest technological advancements and up to date techniques providing counter measures to vehicle theft.
Nominees will be assessed by the Awards Assessment Committee who will present a short list of finalists to the United Kingdom Board to select the winner. The winner and runner up for this award are announced at the annual IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference Awards Banquet held each year.
The successful recipient or organisation will receive the Award from the IAATI UK Branch President at the IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference.
The runner up will receive a Certificate of commendation from IAATI.
Would you like to nominate someone or an organisation for this Award?

For more information please read the Awards Brochure IAATI_UK_Awards_Policy_Version_201807_2.pdf

To nominate for this or any other UK Branch award please click this link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IAATIUKAWARDS

The IAATI UK Insurance Award is an Industry Award supported by an individual or organisation working within the insurance industry.

Who can be Nominated?
The Insurance Industry Investigation of the Year Award is open to any individual or team working in the insurance industry.

Criteria:
This Award is open to any individual or team who have conducted an outstanding investigation of a suspicious motor vehicle claim, or a network of suspicious motor vehicle claims or any auto crime claims (staged accident etc.). The award is open to both investigators who have conducted an outstanding investigation into motor vehicle theft claims, auto crime claims, and claims staff working in the investigations unit of an insurance company who manage the investigation process. The investigation may be deemed outstanding for a range of reasons including its use of innovative methodologies and investigations techniques; the complexity of the investigation and the outcome of the investigation. The submission could be in relation to one specific claim, a network of theft claims, or auto crime claims that were identified and investigated. Nominees will be assessed by the Awards Assessment Committee who will present a short list of finalists to the United Kingdom Board to select the winner. The winner and runner up for this award are announced at the annual IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference Awards Banquet held each year.

The successful recipient or organisation will receive the Award from the IAATI UK Branch President at the IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference.The runner up will receive a Certificate of commendation from IAATI.

Would you like to nominate someone or an organisation for this Award?

For more information please read the Awards Brochure IAATI_UK_Awards_Policy_Version_201807_2.pdf

To nominate for this or any other UK Branch award please click this link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IAATIUKAWARDS

This award is presented in the memory of Keith English who was one of the founding members of IAATI Europe, before the two Associations split. Keith English died in a road traffic accident whilst on his way from carrying out a car examination.

Who can be Nominated?
The Award of Merit is presented to an individual, group, association or company, who has shown distinction in the investigation, prevention or detection of motor vehicle crime, involving motor cars, motorbikes and caravans. It is open to any squad, individual or team who have conducted an outstanding investigation involving the detection and prevention of auto crime. It is open to members of police forces, customs services, insurance investigators, private investigators, or anyone else involved in vehicle theft investigations.

Criteria:
Submissions will be judged on their demonstration of any or all of the following criteria:
• innovative methodologies,
• application of best practice investigation techniques,
• the complexity of the investigation, and
• co-operation and involvement of multiple agencies

to achieve a result in the fight against auto theft and related crime. The investigation may involve cooperation of international agencies but at least part of the investigation must have taken place in either the United Kingdom or Ireland during the last 3 years. Nominees will be assessed by the Awards Assessment Committee who will present a short list of finalists to the United Kingdom Board to select the winner. The winner and runner up for this award are announced at the annual IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference Awards Banquet held each year.

The successful recipient or organisation will receive the Award from the IAATI UK Branch President at the IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference. The runner up will receive a Certificate of commendation from IAATI.

Would you like to nominate someone or an organisation for this Award?

For more information please read the Awards Brochure IAATI_UK_Awards_Policy_Version_201807_2.pdf

To nominate for this or any other UK Branch award please click this link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IAATIUKAWARDS

The IAATI UK Member of the year Award is our Association Award recognising the efforts of our members.

Who can be Nominated?
Nominations for this award are open to present or past members of the United Kingdom Branch of IAATI.

Criteria:
This award is to recognise the work of an individual member, who through their dedication and involvement, has helped in the development, growth or professionalism of IAATI within the United Kingdom or at the International level. Nominees will be assessed by the IAATI UK President. The winner of this award is announced at the annual IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference Awards Banquet held each year.

The successful recipient or organisation will receive the Award from the IAATI International President or their representative and the IAATI UK Branch President at the IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference.

Would you like to nominate someone or an organisation for this Award?

For more information please read the Awards Brochure IAATI_UK_Awards_Policy_Version_201807_2.pdf

To nominate for this or any other UK Branch award please click this link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IAATIUKAWARDS

This award is presented in the memory of Peter Leigh, who was a member of IAATI UK, and was involved in the investigation of plant theft, farm machinery, trailer theft, and industrial machinery.

Who can be Nominated?
This Award has traditionally been a plant award presented to a police operation but of late it has been given a wider remit to involve any organisation, individual and/or stakeholder in the industry.

Criteria:
The Plant Award will be presented to an individual, group, association or company who have shown distinction in the investigation, prevention or detection of plant theft, which includes, farm machinery, tools, construction machinery and trailers.

Nominees will be assessed by the Awards Assessment Committee who will present a short list of finalists to the United Kingdom Board to select the winner. The winner and runner up for this award are announced at the annual IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference Awards Banquet held each year.

The successful recipient or organisation will receive the Award from the IAATI UK Branch President at the IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference. The runner up will receive a Certificate of commendation from IAATI.

Would you like to nominate someone or an organisation for this Award?

For more information please read the Awards Brochure IAATI_UK_Awards_Policy_Version_201807_2.pdf

To nominate for this or any other UK Branch award please click this link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IAATIUKAWARDS

The President’s Award is supported by IAATI UK’s first gold supporter to commit to our Supporters package each year. It is our most prestigious Award.

Who can be Nominated?
This Award recognises an outstanding contribution by an individual or a team in either:
• the reduction and deterrence of motor vehicle theft in the United Kingdom or Ireland,
• the achievement of a significant result from an investigation in auto crimes, and/or
• a significant achievement in the detection of motor vehicle theft and/or fraudulent vehicle crime.

For example, potential nominations in this category may include:
• Individuals or organisation involved in the development of security devices;
• Vehicle manufacturers;
• Insurance companies for the introduction of new procedures or incentives to vehicle owners or the funding of crime prevention programs;
• Police services for the introduction of initiatives or the development and distribution of training programmes;
• Local crime prevention practitioners;
• Youth workers or organisations involved in prevention programs for offender or age risk individuals;
• Advertising agencies for the development of an awareness campaign etc.;
• Motor Registration authorities or consumer protection agencies for the development of policies or procedures aimed at restricting the activities of car thieves and protecting the unsuspecting consumers;
• Individuals or organisations involved in the media for the development of responsible reporting practices, the dissemination of vehicle theft prevention material, or the reporting of vehicle theft issues;
• Police services, Customs services, Insurance companies, private investigators, or anyone else involved in the prevention, detection and investigation of motor vehicle theft or vehicle crimes;
• Inter-agency operations or co-operation between public and/or private companies to achieve a positive result in the tackling of vehicle crime.

Criteria:
Submissions could be for any project or initiative that deals with the reduction, prevention or investigation of motor crime, either at an international, national or local level. Nominees will be assessed by the Awards Assessment Committee who will present a short list of finalists to the United Kingdom Board to select the winner. The winner and runner up for this award are announced at the annual IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference Awards Banquet held each year.

The successful recipient or organisation will receive the Award from the IAATI International President or representative and the IAATI UK Branch President at the IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference.

The runner up will receive a Certificate of commendation from IAATI. Would you like to nominate someone or an organisation for this Award?

For more information please read the Awards Brochure IAATI_UK_Awards_Policy_Version_201807_2.pdf

To nominate for this or any other UK Branch award please click this link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IAATIUKAWARDS

• This award will be assigned to an individual for outstanding performance as a vehicle crime investigator
• The individual can also be a non-IAATI member
• Other than the trophy the award winner will receive IAATI membership for a year and all expenses paid to the following IAATI SAB Annual Training Seminar
• This award winner will also receive a sponsorship (which include training fees, travel, accommodation and daily allowance) to attend the next IAATI Annual International Training Seminar. This is a 50-50 sponsorship by IAATI SAB and Zonke-Unicode.                 

• For more information contact Adrie Blignaut adrie@zonke-unicode.co.za

• This award will be assigned to an IAATI member for rendering extraordinary service to the IAATI SAB
• More than one IAATI member per year can be assigned with this reward
• This award will also be referred to as the Colonel WC Smith IAATI SAB Memorial Award
• The award winner also receives a trophy

• For more information contact Adrie Blignaut adrie@zonke-unicode.co.za

• This award can be assigned to an individual or a team or unit for outstanding performance in combating vehicle crime
• The individual or person receiving the award on behalf of the award-winning team or unit can be a non-IAATI member
• Other than the trophy the award winner (including all members of the team/unit) will receive IAATI membership for a year and all expenses paid to the following IAATI SAB Annual Training Seminar

• For more information contact Adrie Blignaut adrie@zonke-unicode.co.za