SEAFWA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

The SEAFWA Officer of the Year Award is presented annually to one of the member state’s law enforcement officers of the year.  Beginning in 2014, the award was renamed the “Robert M. Brantly Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award” to mark the 57-year conservation public service career of then-retiring SEAFWA Executive Secretary Bob Brantly of Florida. This award highlights an officer who excels in these areas:

1. Teamwork and Public Outreach - The honoree is engaged with the public and within their agency and seeks opportunities to educate and inform. 
2. Excellence and Innovation - The honoree demonstrates the willingness to go beyond the call of duty by doing more than others expect and continually seeks to improve efficiency on the job. 
3. Attitude and Leadership - The honoree portrays a contagious, positive perspective, and demonstrates standards of excellence and professionalism.
4. Achievements and Accomplishments – The honoree’s accomplishments and special achievements in job-related duties are considered.

Award Criteria