ECLEF Awards Dinner

Celebrating 39 Years

The 2026 Awards Dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13 at Classics V

Honoring Distinguished Individuals and Organizations for Dedicated Service and Outstanding Contributions to Law Enforcement and Community Safety

ECLEF Annual Achievement Awards

Career Service in Law Enforcement
This award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and impact throughout their careers, leaving a lasting legacy for those who follow. Intended for those approaching the culmination of their professional journey, this honor recognizes a lifetime of contributions that have advanced law enforcement, inspired others, and strengthened the community/organization they have worked within. Nominees embody a commitment to excellence, mentorship, and meaningful change reflecting the highest standards of achievement and service.

Exemplary Action Above & Beyond Call of Duty
This award honors individuals or teams/groups who have demonstrated extraordinary courage, selflessness, and exceptional dedication in the face of acutely challenging if not life-threatening circumstances in order to achieve a decisively positive outcome.  This recognition celebrates those difference-makers who have gone above-and-beyond by putting others before themselves.

Making a Significant Difference in Community Safety
This award recognizes organizations/businesses who have established a track record of benevolence providing vital programs or services that consistently address and support community safety directly, and who also offer access to a network of safety & well-being contacts, advocates, and organizations as an added benefit.


2026 Award Winners


Photographer: Moeen Abu-Sitta

Alberti Center

Photos from 2025 Awards Dinner

Arnold Family

Gerald Fibich & Crew

Marlaine Hoffman & Family

Joshua Violanti

ECLEF Board Members

Cornell Family

Michael Bryant with Family & Scott Levin

David Budz & OpOverwatch

Joe Reeves & ECSO’s CET Team

Keith Wesolek

Evening’s Honorees