2025 DUI Agency of the Year Award: This award will be given to an agency in the respective category below that has excelled in the areas of DUI arrests, DUI victim services, anti-underage drinking programs, and which has demonstrated excellence in implementing innovative techniques in the detection and deterrence of impaired driving. Include a 1-page letter of support outlining why the nominated agency should receive this award, including any decreases in the number of DUI-related deaths and injuries as a result of these efforts.

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2025 Law Enforcement Network of the Year Award: A South Carolina Law Enforcement Network (LEN) (one of 16 LENs) that has demonstrated excellence in implementing innovative techniques in the detection and deterrence of impaired driving, and has had high numbers in attendance at network meetings, percentage reporting, public safety checkpoints implemented, and participation in statewide campaigns, such as Sober or Slammer!, Hands Across the Border, Buckle Up, South Carolina, etc. Include a 1-page letter of support outlining why the nominated agency should receive this award, including any decreases in the number of DUI-related deaths and injuries as a result of these efforts.

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DUI Officer and Rookie of the Year Award: Nominate someone for DUI Officer of the Year or DUI Rookie of the Year Award. 

Eligible dates: January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025

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DUI Hero Award: The cutoff date for nominations for the 2025 calendar year is Friday, February 13, 2026

Category placement (Gold, Silver, or Bronze) will be determined by the Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs, a division of the SC Department of Public Safety.

The Hero Lapel Pins will be mailed to your agency for presentation.

Click here to complete this nomination form.