Annual FGIA Awards

The Florida Gang Investigators Association (FGIA) proudly presents its Annual Awards Program, a non-monetary recognition honoring individuals and units who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, professionalism, and effectiveness in combating gang activity throughout the State of Florida.

These awards recognize outstanding accomplishments during the designated award period and highlight those whose work has made a measurable impact on public safety, intelligence development, and successful investigative outcomes. FGIA seeks to honor professionals whose dedication advances the mission of gang prevention, intervention, and enforcement while strengthening partnerships across jurisdictions. Nominations will be accepted June 1 through July 1. Each submission is carefully evaluated by the Awards Committee to determine the degree to which the nominee fulfills the established eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria.

Award recipients will be formally notified by July 25 and recognized at the FGIA Annual Training Conference.

FGIA encourages agencies, supervisors, and peers to nominate deserving professionals whose service reflects the highest standards of law enforcement excellence.

Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award

Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award, a non-monetary recognition honoring a sworn officer who has demonstrated exceptional commitment, professionalism, and effectiveness in combating gang activity within the State of Florida. This award recognizes outstanding individual accomplishments during the designated award period and highlights officers whose work has significantly contributed to public safety, intelligence development, and successful investigative outcomes.

Eligibility Requirements

Nominees must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be a sworn Law Enforcement Officer within the State of Florida.

• Must be employed in Patrol, Gang Investigations, Intelligence, Special Operations, or any investigative assignment with demonstrated involvement in gang-related enforcement or prevention efforts.
• Must have been in good standing with their agency during the award period.

• May not be a current member of the FGIA Executive Board or Awards Committee.

Nomination

Corrections Officer of the Year Award

Corrections Officer of the Year Award, a non-monetary recognition honoring a certified officer who has demonstrated exceptional commitment, professionalism, and effectiveness in combating gang activity within the State of Florida. This award recognizes outstanding individual accomplishments during the designated award period and highlights officers whose work has significantly contributed to institutional safety, intelligence development, and the disruption of gang-related criminal activity both inside correctional facilities and in support of external investigations.

Eligibility Requirements

Nominees must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be a sworn or certified Correctional Officer within the State of Florida.
• Must be employed by a local, county, or state correctional facility (jail, detention center, or prison).
• Must be in good standing with their agency during the award period.
• Must demonstrate involvement in gang identification, intelligence gathering, security threat group (STG) management, or institutional safety operations.
• May not be a current member of the FGIA Executive Board or Awards Committee.

Nomination Form

 

Analyst of the Year

Analyst of the Year Award, a non-monetary recognition honoring an analyst who has demonstrated exceptional analytical skill, professionalism, and effectiveness in supporting gang investigations and intelligence operations within the State of Florida. This award recognizes outstanding individual accomplishments during the designated award period and highlights analysts whose work has significantly contributed to public safety, intelligence development, investigative success, and informed decision-making.

Nominees must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be employed as an Intelligence Analyst, Crime Analyst, or similar analytical position within a law enforcement, correctional, or public safety agency in the State of Florida.
• Must be in good standing with their agency during the award period.
• Must demonstrate involvement in gang intelligence, crime analysis, investigative support, or real-time operations.
• May not be a current member of the FGIA Executive Board or Awards Committee

Nomination Form

Gang Prosecutor of the Year Award

The FGIA Awards Program presents the non-monetary Gang Prosecutor of the Year Award a non-monetary recognition honoring a prosecutor who has demonstrated exceptional commitment, legal expertise, and effectiveness in prosecuting gang-related criminal activity within the State of Florida.

This award recognizes outstanding individual accomplishments during the designated award period and highlights prosecutors whose work has significantly contributed to successful case outcomes, enhanced public safety, and strengthened partnerships between prosecutors and law enforcement agencies.

Nominees must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be a prosecutor (Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney, or federal prosecutor) serving within the State of Florida.
• Must be in good standing with their office during the award period.
• Must demonstrate involvement in the prosecution of gang-related cases, organized criminal activity, or complex investigations involving criminal networks.
• May not be a current member of the FGIA Executive Board or Awards Committee.

Nominee Form

Gang Unit of the Year Award (LEO)

The Florida Gang Investigators Association (FGIA) proudly presents the Law Enforcement Unit of the Year Award, a non-monetary recognition honoring a law enforcement unit that has demonstrated exceptional teamwork, professionalism, and effectiveness in combating gang-related criminal activity within the State of Florida.

This award recognizes outstanding collective accomplishments during the designated award period and highlights units whose coordinated efforts have significantly contributed to public safety, intelligence development, and successful investigative outcomes.

Nominees must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be a law enforcement unit, team, task force, or specialized group operating within the State of Florida.
• May include Patrol Units, Gang Units, Intelligence Units, Task Forces, Real-Time Crime Centers, or Multi-Agency Teams.
• All members must be in good standing with their respective agencies during the award period.
• Must demonstrate involvement in gang enforcement, intelligence operations, or coordinated crime reduction efforts.
• May not be led by or primarily composed of FGIA Executive Board or Awards Committee members.

 Nominee Form

 

Gang Unit of the Year Award  (Corrections)

The Florida Gang Investigators Association (FGIA) proudly presents the Corrections Unit of the Year Award, a non-monetary recognition honoring a law enforcement unit that has demonstrated exceptional teamwork, professionalism, and effectiveness in combating gang-related criminal activity within the State of Florida.

This award recognizes outstanding collective accomplishments during the designated award period and highlights units whose coordinated efforts have significantly contributed to public safety, intelligence development, and successful investigative outcomes.

Nominees must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be a correctional unit, team, or specialized group operating within a local, county, or state correctional facility in Florida.
• May include Security Threat Group (STG) Units, Intelligence Units, Classification Units, Special Operations Teams, or Multi-Agency Correctional Task Forces.
• All members must be in good standing with their agency during the award period.
• Must demonstrate involvement in gang identification, intelligence gathering, institutional security, or coordinated enforcement efforts within a correctional setting.
• May not be led by or primarily composed of FGIA Executive Board or Awards Committee members.
• Nominee Form
  

“William Nealy” Gang Prevention Award

The Florida Gang Investigators Association (FGIA) proudly presents the “William Nealy” Gang Prevention Award, a non-monetary recognition honoring individuals, programs, or organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment, innovation, and effectiveness in preventing gang involvement and reducing youth vulnerability to gang activity within the State of Florida. Named in honor of William Nealy, this award recognizes those who exemplify a proactive approach to public safety by addressing the root causes of gang involvement through education, mentorship, outreach, and community engagement.

This award highlights outstanding accomplishments during the designated award period and recognizes efforts that have made a meaningful and measurable impact on prevention, intervention, and community resilience.

Nominees must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• May include individuals, educators, law enforcement personnel, community leaders, nonprofit organizations, or collaborative programs operating within the State of Florida.
• Must demonstrate direct involvement in gang prevention, youth intervention, or community-based initiatives.
• Must be in good standing within their organization or community.
• May not be a current member of the FGIA Executive Board or Awards Committee.

Nominee Form