​The Leonard T. Williams Award is presented annually to the outstanding juvenile officer of the year. The recipient is selected by the Association's Nominating Committee. Eligibility requirements for nominations are as follows:

• Officer must be a full time sworn law enforcement officer; no age limit shall apply.
  
• Officer shall have exhibited outstanding ability in performance of his or her duties in keeping with professional standards of law enforcement.
  
• Officer should have made some contribution to the advancement of the juvenile officer’s profession.
  
• Officer's personal conduct must be beyond reproach and should set an example for other citizens.
  
• Officer should be active in civic and community affairs in further displaying his community awareness and willingness to participate.
  
• Officer should be a member, in good standing, of the NCJOA. Nomination must be submitted by a full-time law enforcement officer.
  

​​​(Nominations must be submitted by May 10th, 2024 for the upcoming summer conference)

​ LEONARD T. WILLIAMS AWARD RECIPIENTS

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North Carolina Juvenile Officers Association