Awards

The Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the awards listed below, which customarily are presented at the annual meeting by the FL-IAAI Executive Board. See link below for Award and Scholarship Nomination Form.

Who can nominate an investigator?

Anyone can nominate an investigator for the award, i.e. fire/police chief, fire marshal, colleague, etc. A nomination form shall be completed and accompanied by a letter explaining why this person should be considered for the award. See nomination form below.

Investigator of the Year Award

Investigator of the Year Award is given to an individual who is an active member of the FL-IAAI and who has shown outstanding achievement through the use of professional expertise in both the criminal and civil fields of arson control. The recipient shall not be a current officer or member of the Board of Directors, nor shall the recipient be a member of the Awards Committee. There shall be one annual Investigator of the Year. Anyone can nominate an investigator for the award, i.e. fire or police chief, fire marshal, colleague, etc. A nomination form shall be completed and accompanied by a letter explaining why this person should be considered for the award. Nomination Forms must be postmarked no later than September 30th of each year. Applications postmarked after that date will not be considered. Click here for the nomination form.

Nominations must be postmarked by September 30th of each year and mailed to:

Florida Chapter IAAI
Awards Committee
PO Box 1177, Zephyrhills, FL 33539

Photography Competition

One award will be given in each category of Arson and Accidental Fire Photography. Photos will be judged on content, technique and composition. In addition, photos will be published in the FL-IAAI Newsletter following the Annual General Meeting..

Rules for the Annual FL-IAAI Photo Competition:

1. The Photographic Award competition is open only to members in good standing of the FL-IAAI. 2. All photos entered must be the work of the person entering and must have been taken within the preceding 24 months. 3. There are two categories for competition: Category 1 – Arson Photos; Category 2 – Accidental Fire Photos (A maximum of two photographs may be submitted by any one entrant in each category.) 4. Photos may be in color or black and white. 5. If submitting digital photos they must be shot at 3 to 8 mega pixels and in JPG format. If shot by 35mm, photos can be scanned into digital format, or prints may be submitted in an 8 x 10 format. No identification or marks of any kind may be placed on the photograph. Photographs are not to be mounted. A designation of appropriate category and a brief explanation of the subject of the photograph, including type of structure or item, must accompany each photograph submitted and reference the digital number of the photograph (if applicable). Photos may not be electronically manipulated in any way. The awards committee reserves the right to make contact with the entrant to verify the photograph by means of further documentation. 6. The following information must be included for each photo submission: Name, Mailing Address, Telephone Number, Department or Company Name, Date photo was taken, Location of photo scene, Current e-mail address, Number sequence of each photo submitted by digital number as described in Rule 5 (if applicable). 7. All photo entries become the property of the FL-IAAI and will not be returned. 8. Any entry not complying with these rules will be eliminated. 9. All photos must be submitted either via email to eric.saccasyn@myfloridacfo.com or postmarked no later than September 30th of each year. Applications postmarked after that date will not be considered.

Click here for the nomination form.

Nominations must be postmarked by September 30th of each year and mailed to:

Florida Chapter IAAI
Awards Committee Attn: Lt. Eric Saccasyn
8600 Hidden River Pkwy #200, Tampa, Florida 33637

Scholarships

Annual Scholarship Guidelines:

Two (2) scholarships will be granted annually. The scholarships given will be determined by the Awards Committee with the approval of the Executive Board and Regional Directors. To be eligible, applicants must be a member in good standing with the Florida Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators. Applications must be postmarked no later than September 30th of each year. Applications postmarked after that date will not be considered.

Ryan Ward Scholarship

The Ryan Ward Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Ryan Ward. The son of long time member Jack Ward, Ryan was training to become a fire investigator in the family tradition of his father at the time of his tragic death at the age of 23. Ryan was a member of the Florida Chapter of the I.A.A.I. The Ryan Ward Scholarship consists of a full scholarship for ONE person only (this is for a paid registration and room. Meals will be the responsibility of the recipient). See application for further details.

Past Presidents Scholarship

The Past President’s Scholarship was established to provide the financial means for a participant to attend the training conference, who would not otherwise have had the opportunity to attend the training. Anyone who is actively engaged in some phase of suppression of Arson or the administration of justice at the time they apply is encouraged. The scholarship is awarded on an annual basis. The scholarship covers the cost of registration and the Banquet on the final day. The applicant would be responsible for their own transportation, housing and food costs. See application for further details.

Star and Shield Scholarship

The Star & Shield Scholarship was established to provide the financial means for a participant in the field of fire investigation to attend the training conference, who would not otherwise have had the opportunity to attend the training. Those who are actively engaged in some phase of fire investigation or the administration of justice at the time they apply is encouraged. The scholarship is awarded on an annual basis. The scholarship covers the cost of the registration. The applicant is responsible for all other associated fees (transportation, housing and food). Applications should be forwarded to the Chapter awards committee no later than Sept 30th. See application for further details.