1. Rookie Analyst of the Year (3 Years or Less / Emerging Analyst)

Recognizing new talent in the profession
This award honors an analyst with three years or less of professional experience who has already demonstrated outstanding promise. The recipient shows rapid development of analytical skills, a strong work ethic, and meaningful contributions to their agency or region early in their career. They embody curiosity, initiative, and the future potential of the analysis field.

2. Operational & Investigative Achievement

Recognizing case-driven excellence

This award highlights analysts who have made a significant impact on operational outcomes or investigative success. Whether through uncovering critical leads, connecting multi-jurisdictional cases, or developing actionable products that directly advanced an investigation, the recipient’s work demonstrates how analysis drives public safety outcomes. The emphasis is on measurable impact in real-world policing and crime reduction.

3. Leadership & Professional Development

Recognizing those who grow others and the field
This award acknowledges analysts who have advanced the profession through mentorship, training, advocacy, or leadership. Recipients may have created training opportunities, informally mentored colleagues, or helped grow the field of analysis within or beyond their own city/agency. Their efforts demonstrate a commitment not only to their immediate team, but to the broader development and professionalization of analysts across the region.

4. Innovation & Technology

Recognizing forward-thinking solutions
This award celebrates creative problem-solving and technology-driven advancement in analysis. The recipient may have implemented new tools, built innovative dashboards or workflows, or creatively leveraged technology to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Their contributions demonstrate vision, adaptability, and the ability to bridge data and operations in new and meaningful ways.