The California Narcotic Officers' Association is a non-profit, corporation dedicated to providing high quality training for law enforcement professionals. Since 1964, CNOA has grown to become the largest non-profit Training Association in California, with nearly 7,000 members. Our members include: local, state, and federal peace officers, prosecutors, law enforcement personnel, and other national and international associates.

For over 35 years, CNOA has offered the finest training available in all areas of narcotic enforcement activities to the dedicated men and women who are our first line of defense against the proliferation of illegal drugs in our state. This web site is regularly updated to provide another avenue for the exchange of information and new techniques to all those who are interested in the fight against drug abuse.

The CNOA Legislative Committee tracks all laws that impact our efforts and lobbies the legislature when necessary. The Narcotic Educational Foundation of America (NEFA), a non-profit educational organization, furnishes free anti-drug information to the general public as well as schools and other organizations. Through ongoing fund raising efforts and contributions, we have been able to establish a Survivors Memorial Fund that provides immediate financial assistance to the families of all California law enforcement officers who have surrendered their lives in the line of duty.

CNOA provides over 100,000 student contact hours each year and reaches out to thousands of people through regional and state training seminars, and the annual CNOA training institute. CNOA and it's members believe outstanding efforts in narcotic law enforcement and the fight against drug abuse should not go unrecognized. As a result, CNOA has established an Awards Committee focussed on recognizing those individuals deserving of special recognition awards.

Read more about Al Stewart and past winners.

Award Deadlines

All award nominations must be submitted to the regional chairperson by July 1, prior to the Annual Training Institute. The deadline for the regional chairperson to submit award nominations to the CNOA office is August 1, prior to the Annual Training Institute. This is a change from previous years, in that, we want to ensure that the regional chairs and committees are able to review all nominations. The only exception to the above is the SBJ scholarship awards which are submitted directly to the CNOA office no later than August 1, prior to the Annual Training Institute

CNOA and it's members believe outstanding efforts in narcotic law enforcement and the fight against drug abuse should not go unrecognized. As a result, CNOA has established an Awards Committee focused on recognizing those individuals deserving of the following special awards:

• Alfred E. Stewart (a.k.a. NARC of the Year) Award
• Prosecutor of the Year
• Legislator of the Year
• Citizen of the Year
• Corporation of the Year
• John F. (Jack) Kerrigan  Award
• S. Bert Jensen Scholarship Award

Check out this year's winners >

CNOA takes pride in providing professional training and service to all its members and associates alike. Presenting these awards is just another way to show our appreciation to those who assist us in the war against drug abuse.

For additional information about these awards please contact your Region Chairperson or CNOA Headquarters at:
P.O. Box 55009
Santa Clarita, CA 91385-0009
Tel: (661) 775-6960
Fax: (661) 775-1648