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The Distinguished Service Award is the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's top award. It is presented annually to "an individual or organization who has made an exceptional and lasting contribution to the law enforcement profession." The award is presented every year at the annual Candlelight Vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.

2008

Steny Hoyer

Steny Hoyer, United States House Majority Leader

The 14-term Maryland Congressman is recognized by the NLEOMF for his long-time support of law enforcement, crime reduction and officer safety. Majority Leader Hoyer is the 13th recipient of the prestigious award, which recognizes individuals or organizations that have made an exceptional and lasting contribution to the law enforcement profession. [Read More]

2007

Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown, American Police Beat Publisher

The publisher of one of the country's most influential magazines for law enforcement professionals has received the 2007 Distinguished Service Award. Cynthia Brown, who has published American Police Beat for the past 13 years, is the 12th recipient of the prestigious award. [Read More]

2006

DSA Award 2006

Former President Bill Clinton

Former President Bill Clinton (center right) received the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's (NLEOMF) highest honor, the "Distinguished Service Award" for his lasting contributions to the law enforcement profession from Craig W. Floyd, NLEOMF Chairman and CEO (center left), U.S. Secret Service Deputy Special Agent in Charge Jeff Irvine (left), and Col. Steve Dozier, Director of the Arkansas State Police (right), Wednesday October 18, 2006 in Washington DC. [Read More]

2005

James Sarallo, Motorola

Motorola

For its more than 65 years of outstanding corporate commitment to law enforcement, Motorola was honored as NLEOMF’s Distinguished Service Award recipient. Motorola was instrumental in helping to build the National Law Enforcement Museum. James Sarallo, Senior Vice President of Motorola, accepted the Award. [Read More]

2004

Sen. Campbell

The Honorable Ben Nighthorse Campbell,
Senator from Colorado

Law enforcement veteran and long-time friend of law enforcement, Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell authored the National Law Enforcement Museum Act, paving the way for the construction of a national Museum to honor and commemorate law enforcement. [Read More]

2003

Police Unity Tour

Police Unity Tour

From modest beginnings, the Police Unity Tour has raised more than $2.2 million in support of the Memorial and the Museum. (Far right, Lt. Pat Montoure accepts the award on behalf of the Police Unity Tour.) [Read More]

2002

President Bush

The Honorable George H.W. Bush,
41st President of the United States

President Bush (center) addresses the audience gathered at the Memorial. [Read More]

2001

US Mint Police

The United States Mint Police

Dedicated volunteers, friends, and long-term supporters of the Memorial, the U.S. Mint Police earned the NLEOMF’s highest honor (far right, Chief William Daddio accepts the award on behalf of the U.S. Mint Police).

2000

Atty. Gen. Reno

The Honorable Janet Reno,
Former Attorney General of the United States

From left, former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno with NLEOMF Chairman Craig W. Floyd. [Read More]

1999

John Walsh

John Walsh,
Host of America's Most Wanted

Law enforcement crusader and ardent supporter of the Memorial and the Museum, John Walsh is nationally known as the host of America’s Most Wanted. For his efforts to ensure the safety of our nation’s law enforcement officers and bring criminals to justice, he received the NLEOMF’s highest honor in 1999.

1998

Mario Biaggi

The Honorable Mario Biaggi,
Founder of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund

Law enforcement veteran and legislator, Mario Biaggi authored the legislation and led the effort to establish the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Accepting the award, he reflected, “It was truly the fulfillment of a dream.” (From left, U.S. Congressman, Mario Biaggi with NLEOMF Chairman Craig W. Floyd)

1997

DuPont

The DuPont Company

DuPont makes the fibers for bullet-resistant vests, and its materials have saved the lives of more than 2,000 officers. DuPont was instrumental in helping to build the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. (From left, Stacey Mobley, Vice President of DuPont with NLEOMF Chairman Craig W. Floyd)

1996

Sen. Claiborne Pell

The Honorable Claiborne Pell,
Honorary Chairman of the NLEOMF

U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell is Honorary Chairman of the NLEOMF. He was the original sponsor of the Senate bill to establish the Memorial, and secured Senate approval to build the Memorial. Of the Memorial, Senator Pell says: “it is a reminder that law enforcement depends, finally, on the men and women who work every day to uphold the law.” (From left, U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell accepts award from NLEOMF Chairman Craig W. Floyd)