Recognizing Excellence
Join us in celebrating outstanding contributions to our cause. We are proud to introduce four prestigious awards to honor individuals and associations who have demonstrated outstanding vision, exceptional impact, and unity. Help us recognize their hard work by nominating deserving candidates. Your nomination makes a difference and inspires others to strive for excellence in combating organized retail crime.
Nominate a deserving leader or group for the 2025 IMPACT, VISION, UNITE, and Outstanding Investigation Awards!
Submissions due no later than July 31.
IMPACT Award
(Inspiring, Motivating, Passionate, and Committed Leadership and Execution)
The IMPACT Award is presented to a law enforcement officer, loss prevention professional, or allied partner who exemplifies the spirit of exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication in the battle against organized retail crime (ORC). This award honors individuals who inspire others through action, demonstrate a passion for justice, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes that benefit their organizations and communities.
Ideal Candidates May:
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Cultivate a strong, collaborative team culture and elevate those around them
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Lead by example, demonstrating ethical behavior, professional excellence, and personal integrity
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Serve as a trusted mentor or coach within their organization or the broader ORC prevention community
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Implement programs or practices that have significantly improved investigative or preventative outcomes
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Build lasting partnerships between law enforcement, retailers, and community stakeholders
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Receive consistent praise for going above and beyond in their role
Why It Matters:
This award shines a spotlight on everyday heroes whose leadership creates ripple effects — building stronger teams, safer communities, and a more unified front against retail crime.
VISION Award
(Visionary, Inspiring, Strategic, and Outstanding Leadership and Execution)
The VISION Award celebrates a forward-thinking leader whose strategic planning and innovative mindset have redefined what’s possible in ORC prevention and enforcement. This individual sees the bigger picture, anticipates industry needs, and leads transformational change — whether through policy, technology, legislation, or collaboration.
Ideal Candidates May:
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Spearhead initiatives that lead to measurable improvements in ORC detection, disruption, or prosecution
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Advocate for or drive legislative reform that strengthens the response to organized retail crime
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Inspire cross-sector collaboration that improves intelligence sharing and collective response
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Introduce new tools, platforms, or processes that elevate field effectiveness or efficiency
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Demonstrate a track record of building coalitions or shaping the future direction of their agency or association
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Serve as a thought leader on a national or regional level
Why It Matters:
This award honors the visionaries whose ideas and execution shape the future of ORC prevention — paving the way for safer communities and more more resilient retail environments.
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UNITE Award
(Unified, Networked, Inclusive, Transformative, and Execution)
The UNITE award honors an Organized Retail Crime Association, Alliance or group that exemplifies cross industry partnerships in the fight against ORC.
Ideal Candidates May Display:
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Truly collaborative engagement among retailers, law enforcement, prosecutors, and solution providers
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Active outreach and education across multiple sectors
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Leadership in organizing efficient task forces, working groups, or shared platforms
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Innovation in bridging the public-private divide (e.g., shared data platforms, collaborative training, joint campaigns)
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Tangible outcomes that go beyond individual cases—such as improved referral networks, shared intelligence systems, or enhanced community resilience
Why It Matters:
This award shines a spotlight on those who don’t just respond to ORC—they’ve helped transform the collective response through partnership, coordination, and shared vision.
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Outstanding Investigation
Honoring exceptional investigative work in organized retail crime
This award recognizes a single outstanding investigation that demonstrates excellence in strategy, execution, and collaboration. Nominees should have:
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Conducted a complex, multi-jurisdictional ORC investigation utilizing innovative intelligence-sharing and investigative techniques
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Achieved a measurable impact—such as arrests of high-level offenders, large recovery of assets, or disruption of criminal operations
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Demonstrated effective alignment with retailers, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and partners
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Resulted in lasting crime reduction, policy changes, or strengthened community trust
The Investigation of the Year winner reflects a case where teamwork, tenacity, and tactical innovation moved the needle in the fight against retail crime.