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Awards - Overview
The California Narcotic Officers' Association and its 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 Award
This honor is granted annually to a member of law enforcement who has distinguished himself/herself through dedicated service and personal achievement in drug enforcement duties. The nominee must be a law enforcement officer and a member of good standing with CNOA.
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How to Apply
Prosecutor of the Year Award
The Prosecutor of the Year Award was established to identify, recognize, and honor prosecutors throughout California who are committed to the strong enforcement of narcotic laws. This person should be selected on basis of a long-standing record of contributions, or for his or her extraordinary efforts as a prosecutor. This award will publicly identify and honor the prosecutor and his agency.
More Information
How to Apply
Corporation of the Year Award
This award should go to a Corporation that has demonstrated outstanding support of law enforcement efforts, especially in the area of narcotic enforcement.
How to Apply
Lucky Narc Award
This is a special award given to an officer who experienced an event while enforcing narcotic laws that exhibited not only good investigative techniques but where luck was a major factor in the case . The award is not meant to recognize unsafe or poor tactics, nor should it bring embarrassment to the individual or his/her agency. The nominee must be a member of CNOA.
How to Apply
Citizen of the Year Award
This award should go to a citizen who has demonstrated actions that are above and beyond in assisting and/or aiding law enforcement officers, especially in the area of narcotic enforcement.
How to Apply
"John F. (Jack) Kerrigan" President's Award
Presented to a Citizen, Corporation or Peace Officer in recognition of outstanding contribution to narcotic enforcement or, to an individual or community based prevention effort such as a church, parent group, youth club, civic organization, families, schools, businesses, media, government program etc., to prevent drug abuse.
How to Apply
The Henry Hall "Say No To Drugs" Video Contest
In discontinuing its annual essay and poster contests, NEFA proudly introduces its First Annual Henry Hall "Say No To Drugs" Video Contest.
Eligible students are broken into two groups:
5th & 6th Graders, and 7th & 8th Graders.
Winners of each group will receive $1,000 toward the student's scholarship fund.
Eligibility and Entry Forms are available below:
Grades 5 & 6
Grades 7 & 8
S. Bert Jensen Scholarship
A CNOA sponsored "Why Say No to Drugs" essay contest where the winner will receive a scholarship donation of $1,000 upon enrollment to full-time college. (Applicant must be a graduating high school student and son, daughter or ward of current CNOA member).
How to Apply
Youth Leadership Scholarship Program
The California Police Youth Charities has joined with the California Narcotic Officer's Association in offering the Youth Leadership Scholarship Program. The program recognizes Grade 12 students who have engaged in meaningful leadership and citizenship volunteer activities during the past year. These volunteer activities should focus on making a difference in their community and their school.
Eligible applicants must be a graduating high school senior in 2013; be a California resident, and be the son, daughter or ward of an active or retired California Peace Officer to qualify.
Winners will receive $500 in scholarship funds to be used at any California post-secondary institution.
More Information & Requirements
Application and Parent Verification Form
CNOA Awards
Alfred E. Stewart Award
This honor is granted annually to a member of law enforcement who has distinguished himself/herself through dedicated service and personal achievement in drug enforcement duties. The nominee must be a law enforcement officer and a member of good standing with CNOA.
More Information
How to Apply
Prosecutor of the Year Award
The Prosecutor of the Year Award was established to identify, recognize, and honor prosecutors throughout California who are committed to the strong enforcement of narcotic laws. This person should be selected on basis of a long-standing record of contributions, or for his or her extraordinary efforts as a prosecutor. This award will publicly identify and honor the prosecutor and his agency.
More Information
How to Apply
Corporation of the Year Award
This award should go to a Corporation that has demonstrated outstanding support of law enforcement efforts, especially in the area of narcotic enforcement.
How to Apply
Lucky Narc Award
This is a special award given to an officer who experienced an event while enforcing narcotic laws that exhibited not only good investigative techniques but where luck was a major factor in the case . The award is not meant to recognize unsafe or poor tactics, nor should it bring embarrassment to the individual or his/her agency. The nominee must be a member of CNOA.
How to Apply
Citizen of the Year Award
This award should go to a citizen who has demonstrated actions that are above and beyond in assisting and/or aiding law enforcement officers, especially in the area of narcotic enforcement.
How to Apply
"John F. (Jack) Kerrigan" President's Award
Presented to a Citizen, Corporation or Peace Officer in recognition of outstanding contribution to narcotic enforcement or, to an individual or community based prevention effort such as a church, parent group, youth club, civic organization, families, schools, businesses, media, government program etc., to prevent drug abuse.
How to Apply
Scholarship Awards
The Henry Hall "Say No To Drugs" Video Contest
In discontinuing its annual essay and poster contests, NEFA proudly introduces its First Annual Henry Hall "Say No To Drugs" Video Contest.
Eligible students are broken into two groups:
5th & 6th Graders, and 7th & 8th Graders.
Winners of each group will receive $1,000 toward the student's scholarship fund.
Eligibility and Entry Forms are available below:
Grades 5 & 6
Grades 7 & 8
S. Bert Jensen Scholarship
A CNOA sponsored "Why Say No to Drugs" essay contest where the winner will receive a scholarship donation of $1,000 upon enrollment to full-time college. (Applicant must be a graduating high school student and son, daughter or ward of current CNOA member).
How to Apply
CNOA & C.P.Y.C. Awards
Youth Leadership Scholarship Program
The California Police Youth Charities has joined with the California Narcotic Officer's Association in offering the Youth Leadership Scholarship Program. The program recognizes Grade 12 students who have engaged in meaningful leadership and citizenship volunteer activities during the past year. These volunteer activities should focus on making a difference in their community and their school.
Eligible applicants must be a graduating high school senior in 2013; be a California resident, and be the son, daughter or ward of an active or retired California Peace Officer to qualify.
Winners will receive $500 in scholarship funds to be used at any California post-secondary institution.
More Information & Requirements
Application and Parent Verification Form