2025 Law Enforcement & Prosecutor Recognition Awards

Since its inception, MADD’s Law Enforcement, Prosecutor and Recognition Awards (LER) has garnered exceptional praise. Each year, MADD acknowledges the efforts of law enforcement personnel for their annual arrests of impaired driving arrests, alongside first responders, prosecutors, probation officers, and MADD volunteers for their life-saving endeavors. Removing impaired drivers from the road potentially saves lives, and we invite you to join us in honoring these heroes nationwide by supporting the 2025 MADD Law Enforcement, Prosecutor and Recognition Awards Ceremonies.

In 2024, MADD Sacramento recognized over 250 law enforcement officers, prosecutors, first responders, and community groups for their unwavering commitment to impaired driving enforcement and prosecution. We are delighted to celebrate their remarkable contributions to enhancing roadway safety, and we urge you to stand with MADD in honoring these heroic individuals.

Save the Date

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

10:30am to 1:00pm

Citrus Heights Community Center

6300 Fountain Square Dr., Citrus Heights, CA 95621

Registration will open in June!

Award Criteria and Application Information

Nominate an officer now.  Deadline is May 27. WE CANNOT ACCEPT LATE SUBMISSIONS

Nomination link: 2025 Law Enforcement Recognition Event Nominations

MADD Award – All officers and deputies with 25 or more DUI arrests will receive a 23152 pin.  If your department does not have someone with at least 25 DUI arrests, you can nominate your top arresting officer/deputy for one pin.

BUI Arrests –  Please submit your marine officers who patrol the waterways with 12 or more BUI arrests. If your agency does not have anyone at this number, please nominate the top arresting officer/deputy with BUI arrests for one pin.

Outstanding Officer – MADD will award an officer who has made a difference in the last year by going above and beyond in the area(s) of education, prevention, policy, and/or enforcement and whose efforts impact reducing alcohol-related death or injury.  Rookies may qualify. Please submit a summary describing the officer’s outstanding service below.  You will be able to attach supporting documents.  PHOTO IS REQUIRED and can be attached when you complete your nomination.  Only one nominee will be selected by event committee.

Outstanding Prosecutor – MADD is honoring prosecutors (felony and misdemeanor) who have shown their impressive dedication to saving lives on California’s roadways through exemplary prosecution of impaired drivers and by working to eliminate drunk, drugged, and substance-impaired driving, supporting the victims of these violent crimes or preventing underage drinking. Please submit a summary describing the outstanding service below. you will be able to attach supporting documents. PHOTO IS REQUIRED and can be attached when you complete your nomination.

Outstanding Probation – MADD is seeking nominations for a probation officer or agency that has made significant contributions towards eliminating impaired drivers from California roadways through enforcement methods, education, and/or prevention work in 2024 while working with DUI probation offenders. Please submit a summary describing the outstanding service below. you will be able to attach supporting documents. PHOTO IS REQUIRED and can be attached when you complete your nomination.

Community Champion – MADD will award those who have gone above and beyond in the area(s) of education, prevention, policy, social media and/or enforcement and whose efforts impact reducing underage drinking and/or alcohol-related death or injury. Please submit a summary describing the nominee’s outstanding service.  You will be able to attach supporting documents. PHOTO IS REQUIRED and can be attached when you complete your nomination.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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Check back for more information or contact Lori Bergenstock at (916)481-6233 ext 6640 or [email protected]