Awards
IAATI Awards
IAATI Component Parts Markings Award
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.
IAATI Directors Award
This award was created in 1985. It is intended to honor any members who have distinguished themselves by giving extraordinary service to IAATI.
IAATI Heavy Equipment Award
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.
IAATI Presidents Award
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.
IAATI Vehicle Identification Award
This award is designed to recognize excellence in the field of Vehicle Identification.
NICB Award of Excellence
This award is intended to recognize any law enforcement person(s), unit, or department who has distinguished themselves in the area of vehicle theft investigations, making a significant impact involving the dismantlement and prosecution of a vehicle theft ring or chop shop.
Raymond H. Dreher Memorial Award
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.
The IAATI Award of Merit
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.
The IAATI Insurance Investigator of the Year Award
This award was created in 2014 in order to recognize and honor insurance professionals (individual or group) for his or her outstanding contributions in the area of vehicle theft investigation or insurance fraud investigation.
North Central Regional Chapter
Bob Sattler Award
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.
Clyde Oliver Award
The Midwest Motor Vehicle Theft Conference was initiated in 1964 by Captain Clyde W. Oliver Jr., of the Illinois State Police.
NC LoJack Award
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).
North East Regional Chapter
NERC LOJACK AWARD
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 ANTHONY M. KANE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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.
THE GEORGE J. ACKER MEMORIAL AWARD
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.
The JOHN J. SCARISBRICK, JR. MEMORIAL AWARD
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
THE ROGER D. OVERTON MEMORIAL AWARD
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.
South East Regional Chapter
AWARD OF MERIT
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.
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
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.
Dave Dempsey President’s Award
This award is given by the current SEIAATI President to those who went above and beyond for the Chapter and the President.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
This award will be presented to a person who has, over the course of their career and association with the Southeast Regional Chapter, displayed actions that greatly influenced the chapter and the goals of IAATI and who have distinguished themselves by service to the association or for other outstanding acts in the vehicle theft field.
Lojack Award-Legacy
This is to show previous winners from past years. We are currently not accepting nominations for this award.
Western Regional Chapter
2024 IAATI/WRC Call for Award Nominations
***NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATORS WESTERN REGIONAL CHAPTER AWARDS***
Asian Branch
There are currently no awards for this Branch/Chapter.
Australasian Branch
AUS Branch - Forensic and Supporting Services Award
NOTE: THIS AWARD IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. IN 2023, ONLY THE INVESTIGATION OF THE YEAR AWARD IS BEING RUN.
AUS Branch - Insurance Industry Investigation of the Year
NOTE: THIS AWARD IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. IN 2023, ONLY THE INVESTIGATION OF THE YEAR AWARD IS BEING RUN.
AUS Branch - Investigation of the Year
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.
AUS Branch - Member of the Year
NOTE: THIS AWARD IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. IN 2023, ONLY THE INVESTIGATION OF THE YEAR AWARD IS BEING RUN.
AUS Branch - President’s Award
NOTE: THIS AWARD IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. IN 2023, ONLY THE INVESTIGATION OF THE YEAR AWARD IS BEING RUN.
AUS Branch - Travel Scholarship
AUS Branch DataDot Investigation of the Year
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.
European Branch
EU Barry Hancock Memorial Award
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.
EU Directors Award
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.
EU Guus Wesselink – IAATI Award
The Guus Wesselink – IAATI Award for an outstanding effort in Public Private Partnerships fighting Vehicle Crime.
EU IAATI Award
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 in some way distinguished themselves in vehicle theft investigations and in recognition for outstanding contribution in the area of vehicle theft investigation or prevention.
EU LoJack Award
This award was created in 1993 as a joint venture between the LoJack Corporation and the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators.
IAATI EU Branch Award
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.
Latin American Branch
There are currently no awards for this Branch/Chapter.
Southern African Branch
The SA Director’s Award
This award will be assigned to an IAATI member for rendering extraordinary service to the IAATI SAB.
The SA Investigator’s Award
This award will be assigned to an individual for outstanding performance as a vehicle crime investigator.
The SA Vehicle Crime Combating Award
This award can be assigned to an individual team or unit for outstanding performance in combating vehicle crime.
United Kingdom Branch
IAATI UK Alan Taylor Award (Technology Award)
Alan Taylor was a valued member of IAATI. His background of over 30 years of 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 that 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 rivaled 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.
In 2000, Alan was part of the team that 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 rivaled 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.
IAATI UK Insurance Award
The IAATI UK Insurance Award is an Industry Award supported by an individual or organisation working within the insurance industry.
IAATI UK Keith English Award (Award of Merit)
This award is presented in 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.
IAATI UK Member of the Year Award
The IAATI UK Member of the Year Award is our Association Award, recognising the efforts of our members.
IAATI UK Peter Leigh Award (IAATI UK Plant Award)
This award is presented in 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.
IAATI UK President’s Award
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.