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William F. Winter, 2012 DCLA Winner for the Jackson Division
Former Mississippi Governor William F. Winter (center) was the award recipient from the Jackson Division, honored for his community service and civil rights advocacy.
2014 DCLA Recipient Mohamed Sheikh Hassan
FBI Special Agent in Charge Frank Montoya, Jr. (left) presented Mohamed Sheikh Hassan with the Director’s Community Leadership Award in a ceremony at the FBI Seattle Field Office on December 19, 2014.
Asian American Advisory Board, 2012 DCLA Winner for the Miami Division
The Miami Division’s award was given to the Asian American Advisory Board for its work to promote cooperation among diverse communities in South Florida. Accepting the award was the board’s chairman, Ahmad Tavakoly (center).
CJIS Link Photo Finish: Pamela Hotsinpiller Wins 2012 DCLA
Pamela Hotsinpiller was the CJIS Division's 2012 recipient of the Director's Community Leadership Award (from CJIS Link article).
Doris Buffett, 2012 DCLA Winner for the Richmond Division
The Richmond Division’s 2012 DCLA recipient is Doris Buffett (in yellow), a philanthropist and founder of the Sunshine Lady Foundation, which has awarded more than $100 million in grants to advance education and well being for families in crisis and to aid those who are disadvantaged.
Dr. Mohamed Ali Abukar, 2012 DCLA Winner from the Phoenix Division
Phoenix award recipient Dr. Mohamed Ali Abukar is greeted by a friend at the reception after the ceremony. Dr. Abukar founded a nonprofit organization focused on helping Somali immigrants assimilate to American culture.
OPA 2016 DCLA Recipient The Gary Sinise Foundation (Gary Sinise)
FBI Director James Comey presents Office of Public Affairs recipient The Gary Sinise Foundation (represented by Gary Sinise) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Richmond 2016 DCLA Recipient Seyoum Berhe
FBI Director James Comey presents Richmond Division recipient Seyoum Berhe with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Salt Lake City 2016 DCLA Recipient South Valley Services (Jennifer Campbell)
FBI Director James Comey presents Salt Lake City Division recipient South Valley Services (represented by Jennifer Campbell) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
San Antonio 2016 DCLA Recipient David Monroe
FBI Director James Comey presents San Antonio Division recipient David Monroe with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
San Francisco 2016 DCLA Recipient Jenny Chea-Vaing
FBI Director James Comey presents San Francisco Division recipient Jenny Chea-Vaing with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
San Juan 2016 DCLA Recipient Iniciativa Comunitaria de Investigación (Yorelys Rivera)
FBI Director James Comey presents San Juan Division recipient Iniciativa Comunitaria de Investigación (represented by Yorelys Rivera) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Seattle 2016 DCLA Recipient Ginger Passarelli
FBI Director James Comey presents Seattle Division recipient Ginger Passarelli with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Springfield 2016 DCLA Recipient Braking Traffik (Cathy O’Keeffe)
FBI Director James Comey presents Springfield Division recipient Braking Traffik (represented by Cathy O’Keeffe) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
St. Louis 2016 DCLA Recipient Shubert Design Furniture (Jim Shubert)
FBI Director James Comey presents St. Louis Division recipient Shubert Design Furniture (represented by Jim Shubert) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
St. Louis DCLA 2016
Jim Shubert greets Officer Craig Tudor (left) and Officer Michael Flamion at the ceremony.
St. Louis DCLA 2016
Special Agent in Charge William Woods (L) with Jim and Linda Shubert, co-owners of Shubert Design Furniture.
Tampa 2016 DCLA Recipient Ronnie McCullough
FBI Director James Comey presents Tampa Division recipient Ronnie McCullough with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Washington Field Office 2016 DCLA Recipient Shirley Ginwright
FBI Director James Comey presents Washington Field Office recipient Shirley Ginwright with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Chicago 2016 DCLA Recipient
The FBI Chicago Field Office presented community activist Andrew Holmes with the 2016 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
New Haven 2016 DCLA Recipient Swaranjit Singh Khalsa
FBI Director James Comey presents New Haven Division recipient Swaranjit Singh Khalsa with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
New Orleans 2016 DCLA Recipient Dr. Earnest L. Johnson
FBI Director James Comey presents New Orleans Division recipient Dr. Earnest L. Johnson with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
New York 2016 DCLA Recipient Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier
FBI Director James Comey presents New York Division recipient Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Newark 2016 DCLA Recipient Pastor John R. Taylor
FBI Director James Comey presents Newark Division recipient Pastor John R. Taylor with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Norfolk 2016 DCLA Recipient Jonathan Zur
FBI Director James Comey presents Norfolk Division recipient Jonathan Zur with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Omaha 2016 DCLA Recipient Dr. Tom Osborne
FBI Director James Comey presents Omaha Division recipient Dr. Tom Osborne with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Philadelphia 2016 DCLA Recipient Philadelphia Commission of Human Relations (Rue Landau)
FBI Director James Comey presents Philadelphia Division recipient the Philadelphia Commission of Human Relations (represented by Rue Landau) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Sacramento 2016 DCLA Recipient Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento (Jon Fish)
FBI Director James Comey presents Sacramento Division recipient the Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento (represented by Jon Fish) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Little Rock 2016 DCLA Recipient Jason Chacko
FBI Director James Comey presents Little Rock Division recipient Jason Chacko with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Los Angeles 2016 DCLA Recipient Susan Froomer
FBI Director James Comey presents Los Angeles Division recipient Susan Froomer with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Louisville 2016 DCLA Recipient Jerome S. Bowles
FBI Director James Comey presents Louisville Division recipient Jerome S. Bowles with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Memphis 2016 DCLA Recipient Robert Michaels
FBI Director James Comey presents Memphis Division recipient Robert Michaels with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Miami 2016 DCLA Recipient Coalition for Independent Living Options (Brandy Macaluso-Owens)
FBI Director James Comey presents Miami Division recipient Coalition for Independent Living Options (represented by Brandy Macaluso-Owens) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Milwaukee 2016 DCLA Recipient Safe & Sound (Katie Sanders)
FBI Director James Comey presents Milwaukee Division recipient Safe & Sound (represented by Katie Sanders) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Phoenix 2016 DCLA Recipient Stephanie Siete
FBI Director James Comey presents Phoenix Division recipient Stephanie Siete with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Pittsburgh 2016 DCLA Recipient Robert Barr
FBI Director James Comey presents Pittsburgh Division recipient Robert Barr with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Indianapolis 2016 DCLA Recipient Indianapolis Ten Point Coalition (Rev. Charles Harrison)
FBI Director James Comey presents Indianapolis Division recipient Indianapolis Ten Point Coalition (represented by Rev. Charles Harrison) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Jackson 2016 DCLA Recipient Flonzie Brown-Wright
FBI Director James Comey presents Jackson Division recipient Flonzie Brown-Wright with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Jacksonville 2016 DCLA Recipient Rachel White
FBI Director James Comey presents Jacksonville Division recipient Rachel White with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Kansas City 2016 DCLA Recipient Judy Overton
FBI Director James Comey presents Kansas City Division recipient Judy Overton with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Knoxville 2016 DCLA Recipient Laschinski Emerson
FBI Director James Comey presents Knoxville Division recipient Laschinski Emerson with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Las Vegas 2016 DCLA Recipient ARIA Resort and Casino Security Department (Stephen C. Koenig)
FBI Director James Comey presents Las Vegas Division recipient ARIA Resort and Casino Security Department (represented by Stephen C. Koenig) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Minneapolis 2016 DCLA Recipient Sanford Health Dakota Children’s Advocacy Center (Kelby Krabbenhoft)
FBI Director James Comey presents Minneapolis Division recipient the Sanford Health Dakota Children’s Advocacy Center (represented by Kelby Krabbenhoft) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Mobile 2016 DCLA Recipient Kevin King
FBI Director James Comey presents Mobile Division recipient Kevin King with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Honolulu 2016 DCLA Recipient Project Foresight (Colleen Marie Cabedo)
FBI Director James Comey presents Honolulu Division recipient Project Foresight (represented by Colleen Marie Cabedo) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Houston 2016 DCLA Recipient Terry Mills
FBI Director James Comey presents Houston Division recipient Terry Mills with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Boston 2016 DCLA Recipient Edward Nelson
FBI Director James Comey presents Boston Division recipient Edward Nelson with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Buffalo 2016 DCLA Recipient Derek Gee
FBI Director James Comey presents Buffalo Division recipient Derek Gee with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Charlotte 2016 DCLA Recipient Christopher Suggs
FBI Director James Comey presents Charlotte Division recipient Christopher Suggs with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Cincinnati 2016 DCLA Recipient Steven Tinapple
FBI Director James Comey presents Cincinnati Division recipient Steven Tinapple with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Detroit 2016 DCLA Recipient Jesse Gonzales
FBI Director James Comey presents Detroit Division recipient Jesse Gonzales with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
El Paso 2016 DCLA Recipient Mary Carter
FBI Director James Comey presents El Paso Division recipient Mary Carter with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Albany 2016 DCLA Recipient Michael Weidrich
FBI Director James Comey presents Albany Division recipient Michael Weidrich with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Albuquerque 2016 DCLA Recipient Justina Pedro
FBI Director James Comey presents Albuquerque Division recipient Justina Pedro with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Anchorage 2016 DCLA Recipient Kara Nelson
FBI Director James Comey presents Anchorage Division recipient Kara Nelson with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Atlanta 2016 DCLA Recipient Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr.
FBI Director James Comey presents Atlanta Division recipient Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr. with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Cleveland 2016 DCLA Recipient Robby’s Voice (Robert J. Brandt, III)
FBI Director James Comey presents Cleveland Division recipient Robby’s Voice (represented by Robert J. Brandt, III) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Columbia 2016 DCLA Recipient Sonja Taylor
FBI Director James Comey presents Columbia Division recipient Sonja Taylor with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Dallas 2016 DCLA Recipient Paul Turner
FBI Director James Comey presents Dallas Division recipient Paul Turner with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Denver 2016 DCLA Recipient Youth on Record (Jami Duffy)
FBI Director James Comey presents Denver Division recipient Youth on Record (represented by Jami Duffy) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
FBI Jackson DCLA Recipient 2017
FBI Jackson Division Announces Director's Community Leadership Award Presented to Mississippi Center for Excellence
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FBI San Diego Presents 2017 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award to MANA de San Diego
Anchorage 2017 DCLA Recipient Kokayi Nosakhere
Kokayi Nosakhere is the FBI Anchorage Division’s recipient of the 2017 Director’s Community Leadership Award and was recognized during a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
FBI Chicago DCLA Recipient 2017
The FBI Chicago Field Office presented Sally B. Hazelgrove with the 2017 FBI’s Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Oklahoma City 2016 DCLA Recipient Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma (Stephen Bobb-Semple, II)
FBI Director James Comey presents Oklahoma City Division recipient the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma (represented by Stephen Bobb-Semple, II) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Portland 2016 DCLA Recipient Bert Waugh, Jr.
FBI Director James Comey presents Portland Division recipient Bert Waugh, Jr. with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
San Diego 2016 DCLA Recipient Pacifica Institute
FBI Director James Comey presents San Diego Division recipient the Pacifica Institute (represented by Mesut Inci) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Baltimore 2016 DCLA Recipient Sherry Dorsey Walker
FBI Director James Comey presents Baltimore Division recipient Sherry Dorsey Walker with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Birmingham 2016 DCLA Recipient Don Lupo
FBI Director James Comey presents Birmingham Division recipient Don Lupo with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
CJIS 2016 DCLA Recipient Harrison County DFCA (Steve Dunham)
FBI Director James Comey presents the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division recipient the Harrison County Chapter of the Drug Free Clubs of America (DFCA) (represented by Steve Dunham) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
2017 DCLA Trophies
Director's Community Leadership Award trophies on table with FBI flag in the background.
HANOVER CARES DCLA
(Pictured left to right: ASAC John Lenkart, SAC Adam Lee, Executive Director Octavia Marsh, and ASAC Tom Chadwick)
Buffalo 2017 DCLA Recipient Murray Holman
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Buffalo Division recipient Murray Holman with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Albuquerque 2017 DCLA Recipient Veronica Martinez-Crook
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Albuquerque Division recipient Veronica Martinez-Crook with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Albany 2017 DCLA Recipient Pastor David F. Traynham
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Albany Division recipient Pastor David F. Traynham with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Baltimore 2017 DCLA Recipient Dr. Meenakshi G. Brewster
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Baltimore Division recipient Dr. Meenakshi G. Brewster with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Boston 2017 DCLA Recipient Suzanne Walmsley
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Boston Division recipient Suzanne Walmsley with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Atlanta 2017 DCLA Recipient Bruce Deel
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Atlanta Division recipient Bruce Deel with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
San Juan 2017 DCLA Recipient Nelson Soto
Nelson Soto is the FBI San Juan Division’s recipient of the 2017 Director’s Community Leadership Award and was recognized during a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Charlotte 2017 DCLA Recipient Theresa Payton
Theresa Payton is the FBI Charlotte Division’s recipient of the 2017 Director’s Community Leadership Award and was recognized during a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Cleveland 2017 DCLA Recipient Fatima Family Center (LaJean Ray)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Cleveland Division recipient Fatima Family Center (represented by LaJean Ray) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Columbia 2017 DCLA Recipient South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs (Thomas J. Smith)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Columbia Division recipient the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs (represented by Thomas J. Smith) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Miami 2017 DCLA Recipient T. Willard Fair
T. Willard Fair is the FBI Miami Division’s recipient of the 2017 Director’s Community Leadership Award and was recognized during a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Birmingham 2017 DCLA Recipient Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (Andrea Taylor)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Birmingham Division recipient the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (represented by Andrea Taylor) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Chicago 2017 DCLA Recipient Sally Hazelgrove
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Chicago Division recipient Sally Hazelgrove with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Cincinnati 2017 DCLA Recipient Erin Meyer
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Cincinnati Division recipient Erin Meyer with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
CJIS 2017 DCLA Recipient James Griffin
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division recipient James Griffin with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Little Rock 2017 DCLA Recipient Maria Touchstone
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Little Rock Division recipient Maria Touchstone with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Jackson 2017 DCLA Recipient Mississippi Center for Excellence (Ingrid Cloy)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Jackson Division recipient the Mississippi Center for Excellence (represented by Ingrid Cloy) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
El Paso 2017 DCLA Recipient Cynthia Horton
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents El Paso Division recipient Cynthia Horton with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Los Angeles 2017 DCLA Recipient Tina Aldatz
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Los Angeles Division recipient Tina Aldatz with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Las Vegas 2017 DCLA Recipient Las Vegas Clear Channel Outdoor (Adam Barthelmess)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Las Vegas Division recipient Las Vegas Clear Channel Outdoor (represented by Adam Barthelmess) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Indianapolis 2017 DCLA Recipient Ascent 121 (Megan Jessup)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Indianapolis Division recipient Ascent 121 (represented by Megan Jessup) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Kansas City 2017 DCLA Recipient Taking It to the Streets (Scott LaMaster)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Kansas City Division recipient Taking It to the Streets (represented by Scott LaMaster) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Denver 2017 DCLA Recipient Shiloh House (Steven Ramirez)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Denver Division recipient Shiloh House (represented by Steven Ramirez) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Louisville 2017 DCLA Recipient Donald E. Lassere
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Louisville Division recipient Donald E. Lassere with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Knoxville 2017 DCLA Recipient Karen Pershing
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Knoxville Division recipient Karen Pershing with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Jacksonville 2017 DCLA Recipient Reverend Jennifer Beagle
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Jacksonville Division recipient Reverend Jennifer Beagle with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Dallas 2017 DCLA Recipient Mosaic Family Services (Bill Bernstein)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Dallas Division recipient Mosaic Family Services (represented by Bill Bernstein) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Memphis 2017 DCLA Recipient Henry L. Brenner
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Memphis Division recipient Henry L. Brenner with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Houston 2017 DCLA Recipient Dena Marks Sokolow
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Houston Division recipient Dena Marks Sokolow with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Honolulu 2017 DCLA Recipient Edison Miyawaki
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Honolulu Division recipient Edison Miyawaki with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Oklahoma City 2017 DCLA Recipient Rabbi Vered Harris
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Oklahoma City Division recipient Rabbi Vered Harris with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Newark 2017 DCLA Recipient Eyal Shapira
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Newark Division recipient Eyal Shapira with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Richmond 2017 DCLA Recipient Hanover Cares Coalition (Octavia Marsh)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Richmond Division recipient the Hanover Cares Coalition (represented by Octavia Marsh) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
New Orleans 2017 DCLA Recipient Noreen Jacobs
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents New Orleans Division recipient Noreen Jacobs with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Salt Lake City 2017 DCLA Recipient Bernie LaSarte
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Salt Lake City Division recipient Bernie LaSarte with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
New York 2017 DCLA Recipient Council for Unity (Robert J. De Sena)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents New York Division recipient the Council for Unity (represented by Robert J. De Sena) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Pittsburgh 2017 DCLA Recipient The Ziegenfelder Company (Lisa Allen)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Pittsburgh Division recipient The Ziegenfelder Company (represented by Lisa Allen) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Mobile 2017 DCLA Recipient Nikklos Kidd
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Mobile Division recipient Nikklos Kidd with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Sacramento 2017 DCLA Recipient Sacramento LGBT Community Center (David Heitstuman)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Sacramento Division recipient the Sacramento LGBT Community Center (represented by David Heitstuman) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Portland 2017 DCLA Recipient Safety Compass (Esther Nelson)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Portland Division recipient Safety Compass (represented by Esther Nelson) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Phoenix 2017 DCLA Recipient Azra Hussain
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Phoenix Division recipient Azra Hussain with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Philadelphia 2017 DCLA Recipient Guadalupe Family Services (Sister Helen Cole)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Philadelphia Division recipient Guadalupe Family Services (represented by Sister Helen Cole) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Omaha 2017 DCLA Recipient Dr. Sandra McGee
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Omaha Division recipient Dr. Sandra McGee with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Norfolk 2017 DCLA Recipient Carolyn Weems
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Norfolk Division recipient Carolyn Weems with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
New Haven 2017 DCLA Recipient Robert Pawloski
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents New Haven Division recipient Robert Pawloski with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Dr. Linda Laras receiving DCLA
ASAC Angel Catalan, Dr. Linda Laras and SAC Douglas Leff during the award presentation at the FBI Office in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Washington Field Office 2017 DCLA Recipient Symeon Rom-Rymer
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Washington Field Office Division recipient Symeon Rom-Rymer with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Director Christopher Wray Speaks at 2017 DCLA Ceremony
FBI Director Christopher Wray addresses the audience at the 2017 Director's Community Leadership Awards ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Minneapolis 2017 DCLA Recipient JCRC of Minnesota and the Dakotas (Steve Hunegs)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Minneapolis Division recipient the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (represented by Steve Hunegs) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Tampa 2017 DCLA Recipient Jack Harris
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Tampa Division recipient Jack Harris with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
San Francisco 2017 DCLA Recipient Mariko Kawaguchi
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents San Francisco Division recipient Mariko Kawaguchi with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
St. Louis 2017 DCLA Recipient Daniel J. Ludeman
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents St. Louis Division recipient Daniel J. Ludeman with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Milwaukee 2017 DCLA Recipient Mark Shapiro
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Milwaukee Division recipient Mark Shapiro with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
San Antonio 2017 DCLA Recipient Group Violence Intervention (Martin Henderson)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents San Antonio Division recipient Group Violence Intervention (represented by Martin Henderson) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Springfield 2017 DCLA Recipient Michael Gillespie
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Springfield Division recipient Michael Gillespie with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Detroit 2017 DCLA Recipient Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (Wassim Mahfouz)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Detroit Division recipient Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (represented by Wassim Mahfouz) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Seattle 2017 DCLA Recipient Katrina Dohn
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Seattle Division recipient Katrina Dohn with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
San Diego 2017 DCLA Recipient MANA de San Diego (Venus Molina)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents San Diego Division recipient MANA de San Diego (represented by Venus Molina) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Albuquerque 2018 DCLA Recipient Mescalero Apache Tribe Violence Against Women Program (Lola M. Ahidley)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Albuquerque Division recipient the Mescalero Apache Tribe Violence Against Women Program (represented by Lola M. Ahidley) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Anchorage 2018 DCLA Recipient Priceless Alaska (Gwen Adams)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Anchorage Division recipient Priceless Alaska (represented by Gwen Adams) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Albany 2018 DCLA Recipient Susan Case DeMari
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Albany Division recipient Susan Case DeMari with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
NCADA-DCLA Award
NCADA – St. Louis Executive Director Nichole Dawsey and FBI St. Louis Special Agent in Charge Richard Quinn
2018 El Paso DCLA Recipient
SAC Emmerson Buie, Jr., Mr. Gregory Dwayne Davis, and NAACP Director Michael Grady during the award presentation at the NAACP Office in El Paso, Texas.
Atlanta 2018 DCLA Recipient Atlanta Police Foundation’s At Promise Youth Center (Dave Wilkinson)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Atlanta Division recipient the Atlanta Police Foundation’s At Promise Youth Center with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Seattle DCLA 2018 Winner Son Michael Pham
Son Michael Pham, the recipient of Seattle's DCLA 2018 nomination, is pictured with Seattle SAC Raymond Duda accepting his nomination on February 27, 2019.
2018 DCLA Trophies
2018 Director’s Community Leadership Award trophies on table with FBI flag in background prior to their presentation at a May 3, 2019 ceremony at FBI Headquarters.
Minneapolis 2018 DCLA Recipient Judith Meisel
Judith Meisel is the FBI Minneapolis Division’s recipient of the 2018 Director’s Community Leadership Award and was recognized during a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Director Christopher Wray Speaks at 2018 DCLA Ceremony
FBI Director Christopher Wray addresses the audience at the 2018 Director's Community Leadership Awards ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Buffalo 2018 DCLA Recipient Emma Buckthal
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Buffalo Division recipient Emma Buckthal with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Chicago 2018 DCLA Recipient Concepcion Rodriguez
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Chicago Division recipient Concepcion Rodriguez with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Columbia 2018 DCLA Recipient Interfaith Partners of South Carolina (Adrian Bird)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Columbia Division recipient Interfaith Partners of South Carolina (represented by Adrian Bird) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Birmingham 2018 DCLA Recipient One Place of the Shoals (Elizabeth Moore)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Birmingham Division recipient One Place of the Shoals (represented by Elizabeth Moore) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Boston 2018 DCLA Recipient Deeqo Jibril
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Boston Division recipient Deeqo Jibril with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
CJIS 2018 DCLA Recipient Mark Urso
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division recipient Mark Urso with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Cleveland 2018 DCLA Recipient Anita Gray
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Cleveland Division recipient Anita Gray with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Charlotte 2018 DCLA Recipient Tamika N. Bain
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Charlotte Division recipient Tamika N. Bain with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Baltimore 2018 DCLA Recipient Van Brooks
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Baltimore Division recipient Van Brooks with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Cincinnati 2018 DCLA Recipient Deana Hudgins
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Cincinnati Division recipient Deana Hudgins with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Denver 2018 DCLA Recipient Rory Tendore
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Denver Division recipient Rory Tendore with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Detroit 2018 DCLA Recipient Youssef Joe Bazzi
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Detroit Division recipient Youssef Joe Bazzi with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
El Paso 2018 DCLA Recipient Gregory Dwayne Davis
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents El Paso Division recipient Gregory Dwayne Davis with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Jackson 2018 DCLA Recipient Sunflower Landing (Shane Garrard)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Jackson Division recipient Sunflower Landing (represented by Shane Garrard) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Jacksonville 2018 DCLA Recipient Islamic Center of Northeast Florida (Shauib Karim)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Jacksonville Division recipient the Islamic Center of Northeast Florida (represented by Shauib Karim) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Houston 2018 DCLA Recipient Beth Alberts
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Houston Division recipient Beth Alberts with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Dallas 2018 DCLA Recipient Pastor Harry Lee Sewell
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Dallas Division recipient Pastor Harry Lee Sewell with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Indianapolis 2018 DCLA Recipient Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana (Josette Rider)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Indianapolis Division recipient Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana (represented by Josette Rider) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Honolulu 2018 DCLA Recipient Native Hawaiian Veterans, LLC (Raymond Jardine, Jr.)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Honolulu Division recipient Native Hawaiian Veterans, LLC (represented by Raymond Jardine, Jr.) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Kansas City 2018 DCLA Going to the Dogs (Donna Wilson)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Kansas City Division recipient Going to the Dogs (represented by Donna Wilson) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Memphis 2018 DCLA Recipient Dismas House (Gerald Brown)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Memphis Division recipient Dismas House (represented by Gerald Brown) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Mobile 2018 DCLA Recipient The Rose Center (Crystal Yarbrough)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Mobile Division recipient The Rose Center (represented by Crystal Yarbrough) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Little Rock 2018 DCLA Recipient Edna I. Ramirez
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Little Rock Division recipient Edna I. Ramirez with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Knoxville 2018 DCLA Recipient Dollywood Foundation (David Dotson)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Knoxville Division recipient the Dollywood Foundation (represented by David Dotson) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Miami 2018 DCLA Recipient Charles Dodge
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Miami Division recipient Charles Dodge with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Los Angeles 2018 DCLA Recipient Jodi Wing
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Los Angeles Division recipient Jodi Wing with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Louisville 2018 DCLA Recipient Soha Saiyed
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Louisville Division recipient Soha Saiyed with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Milwaukee 2018 DCLA Recipient Masood Akhtar
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Milwaukee Division recipient Masood Akhtar with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
New Haven 2018 DCLA Recipient Sandy Hook Promise (Nicole Hockley)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents New Haven Division recipient Sandy Hook Promise (represented by Nicole Hockley) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Las Vegas 2018 DCLA Recipient Tony Bonnici
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Las Vegas Division recipient Tony Bonnici with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Philadelphia 2018 DCLA Recipient Mitzvah Circle Foundation (Fran Held)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Philadelphia Division recipient the Mitzvah Circle Foundation (represented by Fran Held) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Oklahoma City 2018 DCLA Recipient Aliye Shimi
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Oklahoma City Division recipient Aliye Shimi with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
New Orleans 2018 DCLA Recipient Baptist Friendship House (Kay Bennett)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents New Orleans Division recipient the Baptist Friendship House (represented by Kay Bennett) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
New York 2018 DCLA Recipient Suffolk County Child Advocacy Center (Andrea Ramos-Topper)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents New York Division recipient the Suffolk County Child Advocacy Center (represented by Andrea Ramos-Topper) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Newark 2018 DCLA Recipient Perry Mays
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Newark Division recipient Perry Mays with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Norfolk 2018 DCLA Recipient Dr. Antipas Harris
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Norfolk Division recipient Dr. Antipas Harris with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Omaha 2018 DCLA Recipient Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue (Beth Ostdiek Smith)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Omaha Division recipient Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue (represented by Beth Ostdiek Smith) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Phoenix 2018 DCLA Recipient David Gillum
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Phoenix Division recipient David Gillum with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Portland 2018 DCLA Recipient Bags of Love, Inc. (Becky Stenzel)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Portland Division recipient Bags of Love, Inc. (represented by Becky Stenzel) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Richmond 2018 DCLA Recipient Jeffrey Katz
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Richmond Division recipient Jeffrey Katz with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Sacramento 2018 DCLA Recipient Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region (Bruce Pomer)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Sacramento Division recipient the Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region (represented by Bruce Pomer) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Springfield 2018 DCLA Recipient The Outlet (Michael Phelon)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Springfield Division recipient The Outlet (represented by Michael Phelon) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
San Antonio 2018 DCLA Recipient Richard Miller
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents San Antonio Division recipient Richard Miller with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
San Diego 2018 DCLA Recipient Sandy Moul
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents San Diego Division recipient Sandy Moul with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Pittsburgh 2018 DCLA Recipient Wasiullah Mohamed
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Pittsburgh Division recipient Wasiullah Mohamed with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Salt Lake City 2018 DCLA Recipient Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources (Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Salt Lake City Division recipient Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources (represented by Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Tampa 2018 DCLA Recipient Freddy Barton
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Tampa Division recipient Freddy Barton with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Washington Field Office 2018 DCLA Recipient Second Story (Nandred Navarro)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Washington Field Office Division recipient Second Story (represented by Nandred Navarro) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Milwaukee DCLA 2020
SAC Robert E. Hughes presents a DCLA certificate to Milwaukee recipient Theresa Kent. She will receive the DCLA award from FBI Director Christopher A. Wray in Washington, D.C. on May 1, 2020.
Seattle 2018 DCLA Recipient Son Michael Pham
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Seattle Division recipient Son Michael Pham with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
FBI Norfolk DCLA Recipient 2020 (1 of 2)
The FBI Norfolk Field Office selected the Hampton Roads Diversity and Inclusion Consortium (HRDIC) as their nominee for a 2019 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for their commitment to promoting civil rights and inclusion in Hampton Roads.
San Juan 2018 DCLA Recipient Dr. Linda Laras
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents San Juan Division recipient Dr. Linda Laras with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
St. Louis 2018 DCLA Recipient National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse – St. Louis (Nichole Dawsey)
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents St. Louis Division recipient the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse – St. Louis (represented by Nichole Dawsey) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
San Francisco 2018 DCLA Recipient Ed Kressy
FBI Director Christopher Wray presents San Francisco Division recipient Ed Kressy with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Boston 2019 DCLA Recipient Kathy Best
FBI Boston 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Kathy Best.
Birmingham 2019 DCLA Recipient the Children’s Policy Council of Jefferson County (Jan Bell)
FBI Birmingham 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient the Children’s Policy Council of Jefferson County, represented by Jan Bell.
FBI Norfolk DCLA Recipient 2020 (2 of 2)
The FBI Norfolk Field Office selected the Hampton Roads Diversity and Inclusion Consortium (HRDIC) as their nominee for a 2019 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for their commitment to promoting civil rights and inclusion in Hampton Roads.
FBI Cincinnati DCLA Recipient 2019
Special Agent in Charge Chris Hoffman of FBI Cincinnati presents the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award to Columbus businessman Laith Khalaf.
Albuquerque 2019 DCLA Recipient Chris Schueler
FBI Albuquerque 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Chris Schueler.
Atlanta 2019 DCLA Recipient the Anti-Defamation League, Southern Division (Allison Padilla-Goodman)
FBI Atlanta 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient the Anti-Defamation League, Southern Division, represented by Allison Padilla-Goodman
Albany 2019 DCLA Recipient Jonathan Rajewski
FBI Albany 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Jonathan Rajewski.
Baltimore 2019 DCLA Recipient Brian Decker
FBI Baltimore 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Brian Decker.
Cincinnati 2019 DCLA Recipient Laith Khalaf
FBI Cincinnati 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Laith Khalaf.
Cleveland 2019 DCLA Recipient The Foundry
FBI Cleveland 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient The Foundry.
Chicago 2019 DCLA Recipient Chicago Eco House (Quilen Blackwell)
FBI Chicago 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Chicago Eco House, represented by Quilen Blackwell.
Charlotte 2019 DCLA Recipient International House of Charlotte (Johnelle M. Causwell)
FBI Charlotte 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient International House of Charlotte, represented by Johnelle M. Causwell.
Columbia 2019 DCLA Recipient the South Carolina Chapter of the NAACP (Brenda Murphy)
FBI Columbia 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient the South Carolina chapter of the NAACP, represented by Brenda Murphy.
Denver 2019 DCLA Recipient Susan Smith
FBI Denver 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Susan Smith.
Buffalo 2019 DCLA Recipient Cheryll Moore
FBI Buffalo 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Cheryll Moore.
Dallas 2019 DCLA Recipient James Weldon Asaff
FBI Dallas 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient James Weldon Asaff.
Las Vegas 2019 DCLA Recipient David Mizrahi
FBI Las Vegas 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient David Mizrahi.
Honolulu 2019 DCLA Recipient Pono Shim.
FBI Honolulu 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Pono Shim.
El Paso 2019 DCLA Recipient Mary Yañez.
FBI El Paso 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Mary Yañez.
Houston 2019 DCLA Recipient Tim Miller
FBI Houston 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Tim Miller.
Indianapolis 2019 DCLA Recipient Gary McKay
FBI Indianapolis 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Gary McKay.
Kansas City 2019 DCLA Recipient ICT SOS
FBI Kansas City 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient ICT-SOS.
Detroit 2019 DCLA Recipient National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Detroit Section
FBI 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient, the National Council of Negro Women, Detroit Section.
Jacksonville 2019 DCLA Recipient Jennifer Silvey-Cason
FBI Jacksonville 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Jennifer Silvey-Cason.
Milwaukee 2019 DCLA Recipient Teresa Kent
FBI Milwaukee 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Teresa Kent.
Miami 2019 DCLA Recipient Daniel Puder
FBI Miami 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Daniel Puder.
Louisville 2019 DCLA Recipient She Became
FBI Louisville 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient She Became.
Minneapolis 2019 DCLA Recipient the African American Leadership Council
FBI Minneapolis 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient the African American Leadership Council.
Little Rock 2019 DCLA Recipient Sophia Said
FBI Little Rock 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Sophia Said.
Mobile 2019 DCLA Recipient Dr. Rusty J. Sowell
FBI Mobile 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Dr. Rusty J. Sowell.
New Haven 2019 DCLA Recipient Peace Island Institute Connecticut
FBI New Haven 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Peace Island Institute Connecticut.
Memphis 2019 DCLA Recipient the Nashville Predators
FBI Memphis 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient the Nashville Predators.
New York 2019 DCLA Recipient Trainers United on Long Island for the Prevention of Suicide
FBI New York 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Trainers United on Long Island for the Prevention of Suicide.
Newark 2019 DCLA Recipient Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey
FBI Newark 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey.
Norfolk 2019 DCLA Recipient Hampton Roads Diversity and Inclusion Consortium
FBI Norfolk 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient, Hampton Roads Diversity and Inclusion Consortium.
Office of Public Affairs 2019 DCLA Recipient Tom Joyner
FBI Office of Public Affairs 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Tom Joyner.
Pittsburgh 2019 DCLA Recipient the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation
FBI Pittsburgh 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.
Omaha 2019 DCLA Recipient, MercyOne Siouxland Child Advocacy Center
FBI Oklahoma City 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient MercyOne Siouxland Child Advocacy Center.
New Orleans 2019 DCLA Recipient Cassie Hammett
FBI New Orleans 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Cassie Hammett.
Oklahoma City 2019 DCLA Recipient The CARE Center
FBI Oklahoma City 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient The CARE Center.
Sacramento 2019 DCLA Recipient, Breaking the Chains
FBI 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Breaking the Chains.
Salt Lake City 2019 DCLA Recipient Shannon Miller Cox
FBI Salt Lake City 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Shannon Miller Cox.
Washington Field Office 2019 DCLA Recipient José Andrés Puerta
FBI Washington Field Office 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient José Andrés Puerta.
San Juan 2019 DCLA Recipient Biological and Chemical Emergencies Laboratory
FBI San Juan 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Biological and Chemical Emergencies Laboratory.
St. Louis 2019 DCLA Recipient, Missouri Masonic Children’s Foundation
FBI St. Louis 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient the Missouri Masonic Children’s Foundation.
San Antonio 2019 DCLA Recipient Ransomed Life
FBI San Antonio 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Ransomed Life.
Richmond 2019 DCLA Recipient the Carol Adams Foundation
FBI Richmond 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient the Carol Adams Foundation.
San Diego 2019 DCLA Recipient, Jewish Family Service
FBI San Diego 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Jewish Family Service.
Seattle 2019 DCLA Recipient Sean Michael Smith
FBI Seattle 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Sean Michael Smith.
Knoxville 2019 DCLA Recipient Yassin Terou
FBI Knoxville 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Yassin Terou.
San Diego DCLA 2020 Photo 1
Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS), the 2019 recipient of the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award
San Francisco 2019 DCLA Recipient Emily Murase
FBI San Francisco 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Emily Murase.
San Diego DCLA 2020 Photo 2
Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS), the 2019 recipient of the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award
Portland 2019 DCLA Recipient Antoinette Edwards
FBI Portland honors Antoinette Edwards, who has spent her life working for equality, human dignity, and social justice. In Oregon, she is known as a lifeline to at-risk youth and for her service to the African American and LGBTQ communities. The former director of Portland’s Office of Youth Violence Prevention, Edwards also ran the city’s Street Level Gang Outreach Program.
Springfield 2019 DCLA Recipient the Howard G. Buffett Foundation
FBI Springfield 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, represented by Howard G. Buffett.
Jackson 2019 DCLA Recipient the Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo
FBI Jackson 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient the Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo.
Richmond DCLA Recipient Award
Director's Community Leadership Award awarded to Carol Adams Foundation
Cleveland 2020 DCLA Recipient, Sheryl Harris
Photo of Cleveland Division DCLA recipient, Sheryl Harris
FBI Boston DCLA Recipient Sheila Duncan
FBI Boston Director's Community Leadership Award recipient Sheila Duncan poses with Boston Special Agent in Charge Joseph Bonavolonta.
Columbia 2020 DCLA Recipient, Columbia Jewish Federation
Photo of Columbia Division DCLA recipient, Columbia Jewish Federation
Buffalo 2020 DCLA Recipient Dr. Mark Gestring
Photo of Buffalo Division DCLA recipient Dr. Mark Gestring
Cleveland DCLA
Cleveland Special Agent in Charge Eric B. Smith presents the 2021 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) to Sheryl Harris, Director for the Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs.
Albany 2020 DCLA Recipient Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson
Photo of Albany DCLA recipient Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson
Humera Khan, 2012 DCLA Winner from the Washington Field Office
Humera Khan, an advocate for American Muslims, was the award recipient from the Washington Field Office. Congratulating her is George Selim, a member of the White House National Security Staff.
International Institute of Connecticut, 2012 DCLA Winner from the New Haven Division
Alicia Kinsman accepted the New Haven Division’s award on behalf of the International Institute of Connecticut, a nonprofit social service agency, where she is the director of victim and trafficking services
Kimberly Ritter, 2012 DCLA Winner from the St. Louis Division
St. Louis Division DCLA recipient Kimberly Ritter, an advocate for victims of sex trafficking, proudly displays her award.
Maritza Martinez, 2012 DCLA Winner from the Albany Division
Cliff Holly, former special agent in charge of our Albany Division, congratulates Albany DCLA recipient Maritza Martinez, who was honored for her work as a leader of youth and educational programs.
Mohammad Razvi, 2012 DCLA Winner from the New York Division
New York Division recipient Mohammad Razvi, an advocate for Muslim Americans, gets help displaying his award from his daughter, Fatima.
Richard Bryant, 2012 DCLA Winner for the Kansas City Division
Community leader Richard Bryant (center), award recipient from the Kansas City Division, shares a proud moment with family and friends on April 5, 2013.
Southwest Panhandle Search and Rescue, 2012 DCLA Winner for the Mobile Division
The Mobile Division awarded Jen Morgan (left) and Nancy Locke for co-founding the Southwest Panhandle Search and Rescue organization, a K-9 and first aid agency that assists law enforcement and the military in locating lost persons.
Tammy Denbo, 2012 DCLA Winner for the Tampa Division
Tampa Division Director's Community Leadership Award recipient Tammy Denbo, an attorney, humanitarian, and youth advocate, has a photo opportunity with her 5-year-old nephew, Hunter. In 2015, Denbo was installed as the National Citizens Academy Alumni Association president.
The Faces of Leadership, DCLA Winners for 2012
The recipients of the 2012 Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA), given to community leaders from around the country, gather for a group photo before the fifth annual ceremony at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on April 5, 2013.
Director Comey and ADAMS Center’s Imam Mohamed Magid (4/15/16)
On April 15, 2016, the ADAMS Center’s Imam Mohamed Magid attended a ceremony at FBI Headquarters where he, along with recipients from across the country, was presented with the award by FBI Director James B. Comey.
Houston 2020 DCLA Recipient Bennett Greenspan
Photo of Houston Division DCLA recipient Bennett Greenspan
Honolulu 2020 DCLA Recipient Joe Hunkin, Jr.
Photo of Honolulu Division DCLA recipient Joe Hunkin, Jr.
Knoxville 2020 DCLA Recipient Susannah’s House
Photo of Knoxville Division DCLA recipient Susannah’s House
Birmingham 2020 DCLA Recipient, U.S. Space and Rocket Center
Photo of Cyber Camp at Birmingham Division DCLA recipient, U.S. Space and Rocket Center
Jacksonville 2020 DCLA Recipient University of North Florida, Information Technology Services
Photo of Jacksonville Division DCLA recipient University of North Florida, Information Technology Services represented by Jeff Durfee, chief information security officer.
Albuquerque DCLA recipient Bruce Young-Candelaria
Photo of Albuquerque DCLA recipient Bruce Young-Candelaria
Jackson 2020 DCLA Recipient Dr. Damon Darsey
Photo of Jackson Division DCLA recipient, Dr. Damon Darsey.
Dallas 2020 DCLA Recipient Hillwood, a Perot Company
Photo of Dallas Division DCLA recipient Hillwood, a Perot Company
Richmond 2020 DCLA Recipient Bonnie Price
Photo of Richmond Division DCLA recipient Dr. Bonnie Price
New York 2020 DCLA Recipient, 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Photo of New York Division DCLA recipient, 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Oklahoma City 2020 DCLA Recipient, the Dragonfly Home
Photo of Oklahoma City Division DCLA recipient, the Dragonfly Home
El Paso 2020 DCLA Recipient One Fund El Paso
Photo of El Paso Division DCLA recipient One Fund El Paso, represented by founder Stephanie Karr
Portland 2020 DCLA Recipient, the Red Door Project
Photo of Portland Division DCLA recipient, the Red Door Project
Pittsburgh 2020 DCLA Recipient Alyssa Lyons
Photo of Pittsburgh Division DCLA recipient, Alyssa Lyons
Detroit 2020 DCLA Recipient, Michigan Muslim Community Council
Photo of Detroit Division DCLA recipient, Michigan Muslim Community Council
Minneapolis 2020 DCLA Recipient Jay Haapala
Photo of Minneapolis Division DCLA recipient Jay Haapala
Tampa Field Office 2020 DCLA Recipient Eric Richard Alberts
Photo of Tampa Field Office DCLA recipient Eric Richard Alberts.
Miami 2020 DCLA Recipient, the Broward Human Trafficking Coalition
Photo of Miami Division DCLA recipient, the Broward Human Trafficking Coalition.
Memphis 2020 DCLA Recipient Pastor Ricky Floyd
Photo of Memphis Division DCLA recipient Pastor Ricky Floyd.
New Orleans 2020 DCLA Recipient Aaron Ahlquist
Photo of New Orleans Division DCLA recipient Aaron Ahlquist.
Washington Field Office 2020 DCLA Recipient Julius D. Spain, Sr.
Photo of Washington Field Office DCLA recipient Julius D. Spain, Sr.
Milwaukee 2020 DCLA Recipient Victor Barnett
Photo of Milwaukee Division DCLA recipient Victor Barnett.
Springfield 2020 DCLA Recipient, the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation
Photo of Springfield Division DCLA recipient, the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation
Mobile 2020 DCLA Recipient Robert Clopton, Sr.
Photo of Mobile Division DCLA recipient Robert Clopton, Sr.
Sacramento 2020 DCLA Recipient, Family Healing Center
Photo of Sacramento Division DCLA recipient, Family Healing Center
FBI Richmond DCLA Presentation
Dr. Bonnie Price has been selected as FBI Richmond’s Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient for 2020.
Salt Lake City 2020 DCLA Recipient Utah Navajo Health System, Community Advocacy Team
Photo of Salt Lake City Division DCLA recipient, the Utah Navajo Health System, Community Advocacy Team
San Diego 2020 DCLA Recipient Reverend Dr. Gerald W. Brown
Photo of San Diego Division DCLA recipient Reverend Dr. Gerald W. Brown
San Antonio 2020 DCLA Recipient Renee Lafair
Photo of San Antonio Division DCLA recipient Renee Lafair
FBI Pittsburgh Honors West Virginia CPAAA with 2021 DCLA
The FBI Pittsburgh Field Office announced the Charleston, West Virginia Police Department Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (CPAAA) as the recipient of the 2021 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
FBI Pittsburgh DCLA 2021 - Charleston, West Virginia Police Department Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Event 3
An event led by the Charleston, West Virginia Police Department Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, the Pittsburgh Division's 2021 DCLA recipients, is shown.
2022 DCLA: FBI Charlotte
FBI Charlotte Special Agent in Charge Robert M. DeWitt recently presented a certificate for the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) to Jennifer Joyner, director of the Center for Career and Postgraduate Readiness, during a ceremony at Johnson C. Smith University.
FBI Pittsburgh DCLA 2021 - Charleston, West Virginia Police Department Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Event 2
An event led by the Charleston, West Virginia Police Department Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, the Pittsburgh Division's 2021 DCLA recipients, is shown.
FBI Pittsburgh DCLA 2021 - Charleston, West Virginia Police Department Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Event 1
An event led by the Charleston, West Virginia Police Department Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, the Pittsburgh Division's 2021 DCLA recipients, is shown.
Boston 2022 DCLA Recipient Tamer Koheil
FBI Boston 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Tamer Koheil.
Albuquerque 2022 DCLA Recipient the New Mexico Crusaders for Justice (Sally Ann Shipman)
FBI Albuquerque 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient the New Mexico Crusaders for Justice, represented by Sally Ann Shipman.
Buffalo 2022 DCLA Recipient Rev. Mark Blue
FBI Buffalo 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Rev. Mark Blue.
2022 DCLA: FBI Charlotte
The FBI Charlotte Field Office announces Johnson C. Smith University as the recipient of the 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) for North Carolina.
Anchorage 2022 DCLA Recipient Josie Heyano
FBI Anchorage 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Josie Heyano.
2022 DCLA: FBI Charlotte
The FBI Charlotte Field Office announces Johnson C. Smith University as the recipient of the 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) for North Carolina.
Baltimore 2022 DCLA Recipient the Salvation Army of Central Maryland Catherine’s Cottage (Dina Jones)
FBI Baltimore 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient the Salvation Army of Central Maryland Catherine’s Cottage, represented by Dina Jones.
Albany 2022 DCLA Recipient Leonard R. Ricchiuti Jr.
FBI Albany 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Leonard R. Ricchiuti Jr.
Atlanta 2022 DCLA Recipient the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta (Tim Hemphill)
FBI Atlanta 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, represented by Tim Hemphill.
Cincinnati 2022 DCLA Recipient SAFE Cincinnati (Danielle Minson)
FBI Cincinnati 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient SAFE Cincinnati, represented by Danielle Minson.
Cleveland 2022 DCLA Recipient Grace Leon
FBI Cleveland 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Grace Leon.
Columbia 2022 DCLA Recipient Building Better Communities (Perry Bradley)
FBI Columbia 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Building Better Communities, represented by Perry Bradley.
Denver 2022 DCLA Recipient Jenelle Goodrich
FBI Denver 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Jenelle Goodrich.
Honolulu 2022 DCLA Recipient E Ola Pono Ma Kapolei (Lolita Takeda)
FBI Honolulu 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient E Ola Pono Ma Kapolei, represented by Lolita Takeda.
El Paso 2022 DCLA Recipient Monica Tucker
FBI El Paso 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Monica Tucker.
Jacksonville 2022 DCLA Recipient Duval County Public Schools Parent Academy (Regan Copeland)
FBI Jacksonville 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient the Duval County Public Schools Parent Academy, represented by Regan Copeland.
Charlotte 2022 DCLA Recipient Johnson C. Smith University (Jennifer Joyner)
FBI Charlotte 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Johnson C. Smith University, represented by Jennifer Joyner.
Dallas 2022 DCLA Recipient Family Support Services of Amarillo (Lus Chavez)
FBI Dallas 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Family Support Services of Amarillo, represented by Lus Chavez.
Indianapolis 2022 DCLA Recipient Suzanna Enslen
FBI Indianapolis 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Suzanna Enslen.
Chicago 2022 DCLA Recipient Books Over Balls (Darren Powell)
FBI Chicago 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Books Over Balls, represented by Darren Powell.
Las Vegas 2022 DCLA Recipient John Waldron
FBI Las Vegas 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient John Waldron.
Minneapolis 2022 DCLA Recipient Dr. Kenneth Snell
FBI Minneapolis 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Dr. Kenneth Snell.
Houston 2022 DCLA Recipient San Jose Clinic (Lucresia Montez)
FBI Houston 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient the San Jose Clinic, represented by Lucresia Montez.
Memphis 2022 DCLA Recipient Mauricio Calvo
FBI Memphis 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Mauricio Calvo.
Knoxville 2022 DCLA Recipient Bob Johnson Insurance Inc. (Ben Johnson)
FBI Knoxville 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Bob Johnson Insurance Inc., represented by Ben Johnson.
Milwaukee 2022 DCLA Recipient Franciscan Peacemakers (Deacon Steve Przedpelski)
FBI Milwaukee 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Franciscan Peacemakers, represented by Deacon Steve Przedpelski.
Miami 2022 DCLA Recipient 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project (Frederica S. Wilson)
FBI Miami 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, represented by U.S. Rep. Frederica S. Wilson.
Los Angeles 2022 DCLA Recipient Pastor Gregory Sanders
FBI Los Angeles 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Pastor Gregory Sanders.
Kansas City 2022 DCLA Recipient Carl Taylor
FBI Kansas City 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Carl Taylor.
Louisville 2022 DCLA Recipient Asia Institute – Crane House (Joel Buno)
FBI Louisville 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Asia Institute – Crane House, represented by Joel Buno.
New Haven 2022 DCLA Recipient Thomas Johnson
FBI New Haven 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Thomas Johnson.
Omaha 2022 DCLA Recipient Seventy Five North (Lasha Goodwin)
FBI Omaha 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Seventy Five North, represented by Lasha Goodwin.
Philadelphia 2022 DCLA Recipient Elissa Darrow
FBI Philadelphia 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Elissa Darrow.
Mobile 2022 DCLA Recipient Dr. Cindy Gipson
FBI Mobile 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Dr. Cindy Gipson.
Norfolk 2022 DCLA Recipient Robin Mancoll
FBI Norfolk 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Robin Mancoll.
Newark 2022 DCLA Recipient Anti-Defamation League New York/New Jersey (Scott Richman)
FBI Newark 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Anti-Defamation League New York/New Jersey, represented by Scott Richman.
New Orleans 2022 DCLA Recipient Jennifer Ray
FBI New Orleans 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Jennifer Ray.
Oklahoma City 2022 DCLA Recipient Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City (Patrick Raglow)
FBI Oklahoma City 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, represented by Patrick Raglow.
New York 2022 DCLA Recipient Learning for Life, Greater New York Council (Travis Smith)
FBI New York 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Learning for Life, Greater New York Council, represented by Travis Smith.
Pittsburgh 2022 DCLA Recipient Donta Green
FBI Pittsburgh 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Donta Green.
Seattle 2022 DCLA Recipient Reverend Fr. Andriy Matlak
FBI Seattle 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Reverend Fr. Andriy Matlak.
St. Louis 2022 DCLA Recipient Michelle Li
FBI St. Louis 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Michelle Li.
Springfield 2022 DCLA Recipient Community Lifeline Family Resource Center (Wyvetta Granger)
FBI Springfield 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Community Lifeline Family Resource Center, represented by Wyvetta Granger.
Salt Lake City 2022 DCLA Recipient Fort Peck Tribes’ Red Bird Woman Center/Children’s Advocacy Center (Susan Parker)
FBI Salt Lake City 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Fort Peck Tribes’ Red Bird Woman Center/Children’s Advocacy Center, represented by Susan Parker.
Portland 2022 DCLA Recipient Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams (Kathy Loter)
FBI Portland 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, represented by Kathy Loter.
San Diego 2022 DCLA Recipient Promises2Kids (Tonya Torosian)
FBI San Diego 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Promises2Kids, represented by Tonya Torosian.
Richmond 2022 DCLA Recipient Dr. Zoe Spencer-Harris
FBI Richmond 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Dr. Zoe Spencer-Harris.
Tampa 2022 DCLA Recipient Jena McKinstry
FBI Tampa 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Jena McKinstry.
Sacramento 2022 DCLA Recipient International Rescue Committee – Sacramento (Raihan Ahrary)
FBI Sacramento 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient International Rescue Committee – Sacramento, represented by Raihan Ahrary.
San Francisco 2022 DCLA Recipient Maha Elgenaidi
FBI San Francisco 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Maha Elgenaidi.
FBI Anchorage 2022 DCLA Recipient Josie Heyano
Josie Heyano is FBI Anchorage's 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award recipient.
Washington Field Office 2022 DCLA Recipient Katrina King
FBI Washington Field Office 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Katrina King.
CJIS 2022 DCLA Recipient Mark Bonamico
CJIS 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Mark Bonamico.
Cleveland DCLA 2024
Photo caption – FBI Cleveland Special Agent in Charge Greg Nelsen presents Tamia and Timothy Woods with the Directors Community Leadership Award
Group Photo of DCLA fo 2022 Recipients
Director Christopher Wray joins recipients of the 2022 Director's Community Leadership Awards for a group photograph at FBI Headquarters on May 5, 2023.
2023 DCLA Winners Group Photo
FBI Director Wray and the 2023 Director's Community Leadership Award recipients pose for a group photo at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on April 19, 2024.
2024 Dallas DCLA Award Photo
April 11, 2024 – Cristy Lopez (L) is presented with the 2023 Director’s Community Leadership Award by FBI Dallas SAC Chad Yarbrough (R).
Boston SAC Presents 2023 DCLA Award to Dr Abigail Judge
Boston SAC Presents 2023 DCLA Award to Dr Abigail Judge
DCLA Recipient Thaddeus Black Preaching
Thaddeus Black, pastor of Tulakes Community Church in Bethany, Oklahoma, received FBI Oklahoma City's 2023 Director's Community Leadership Award.
Charlotte DCLA 2024
FBI Charlotte Special Agent in Charge Robert M. DeWitt, Tina Pennington, and Pasquotank County Sheriff Tommy S. Wooten II pose for photo.
Baltimore SAC Presents DCLA Certificate to Community Leader
Baltimore SAC Presents DCLA Certificate to Community Leader, 2024
St. Louis DCLA Photo 2
Group photo of DCLA honorees with FBI Director Christopher Wray (front center)
Imam Magid Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Washington Field Office honors the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) Center, a non-profit organization that engages interfaith leaders, community members, and government and law enforcement officials. The ADAMS Center serves more than 25,000 people in Virginia and Washington, D.C., providing an avenue to share mutual concerns and explore ways of strengthening cooperation between law enforcement and the community.
Julie Kenniston Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Cincinnati Division honors Julie Kenniston, executive director of the Center for Family Solutions, for her work with victims of child exploitation. Ms. Kenniston has volunteered to conduct countless child victim interviews for the Child Exploitation Task Force, and she has provided training nationally and internationally on interviewing, investigation, and prosecution of child abuse cases.
Linda A. Walker Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Tampa Division honors Linda A. Walker, program manager for the Hillsborough House of Hope, Inc., which provides temporary shelter for women who have been incarcerated. Ms. Walker organizes monthly activities, heads fundraising efforts, and manages existing properties. She works to provide job opportunities for formerly incarcerated women and to reunite them with their children.
Nicole Marie Perea Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Albuquerque Division honors the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy for their work to prevent prescription drug abuse through an educational community awareness program called Generation Rx. The students have also developed a one-day, statewide information program, as well as social media and billboard campaigns, to help spread their message to an even broader audience.
Reverend Cornelius Clark Receives Director's Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Albany Division honors Reverend Cornelius Clark, founder and pastor of Holy Serenity Church of God in Christ in Troy, New York. Reverend Clark provides tutoring, mentoring, and recreational activities for children through the Early Intervention and Mentoring Program. He continues to make outstanding contributions to his fellow citizens by finding creative ways to solve community problems.
Samuel Johns Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Anchorage Division honors Samuel Johns, founder of the Facebook-based Forget Me Not group, for his efforts to help homeless Alaskan natives reconnect with their families, friends, and culture. Since he created the group in June 2015, Mr. Johns has helped many Alaskans get back to their villages or find sober living environments.
Samuel Redd, Jr. Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Baltimore Division honors Operation Pulse—People United to Live in a Safe Environment—for its work to reduce violent crime in East Baltimore. Johns Hopkins Hospital and Clergy United for Renewal in East Baltimore (CURE) started Operation Pulse to teach citizens to be aware of their surroundings and how best to protect themselves and others in their neighborhoods.
Shahin Shahin Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Boston Division honors Mr. Shahin Shahin for dedicating his time to helping local children from other countries and assisting immigrant communities on civil rights issues. Among the many ways he serves his community, Mr. Shahin is vice president of the Iraqi Children Project, a non-profit that helps children from the Middle East obtain urgent medical treatment.
The Honorable Lisa Bloch Rodwin Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Buffalo Division honors the Honorable Lisa Bloch Rodwin, chair of the Western New York Muslim and Immigrant Community Family Court Collaborative. Judge Bloch Rodwin began this initiative after observing that cultural barriers in the courtroom were making it difficult to ensure justice for the growing number of refugee, immigrant, and Muslim families that appeared before her.
Tony Vermillion Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The St. Louis Division honors Emerson Electric and its Ferguson Forward initiative as a sterling example of corporate citizenship. After the August 2014 shooting of Michael Brown, Emerson donated $4.4 million to invest in the young people of Ferguson. Since then, Emerson has doubled its commitment to $8.5 million and sponsored 30 education and job programs.
Aimee Johnson Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Charlotte Division honors Aimee Johnson, vice president of Justice Ministries and founder of the Rise Up program, for her advocacy for victims of human trafficking. Ms. Johnson devotes considerable time to helping victims obtain whatever services they need to move forward, and frequently partners with law enforcement to provide assistance and comfort to victims during recovery operations.
Chris Newlin Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Birmingham Division honors the National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC), which revolutionized the country’s response to child sexual abuse and serves as a model for more than 900 Children’s Advocacy Centers now operating worldwide. The NCAC, which celebrated 30 years of service in 2015, educates thousands of people each year to recognize and support maltreated children.
Director's Community Leadership Award Trophies 2010
On March 25, 2011, more than 50 individuals and organizations that went above and beyond to make their communities safer and stronger received a Director's Community Leadership Award in a ceremony at FBI Headquarters.
Dominic Stokes Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Atlanta Division honors Dominic Stokes for his contributions toward gun violence prevention and for providing resources to underprivileged youth in the Metropolitan Atlanta area. In 2007, he founded the Community Teen Coalition, Inc., a program for children ages 8 to 18 designed to generate the skills and motivation to complete high school and to prepare for college.
Hector M. Perez Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Chicago Division honors Hector M. Perez, vice president of club services for the Union League Boys and Girls Club of Chicago. Under his leadership, the organization has opened two new clubs on the south side of Chicago and has greatly expanded its reach, now serving more than 1,500 additional children per day.
Detroit Section of the National Council of Negro Women Named Recipient of FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for 2019
Detroit Section of the National Council of Negro Women Named Recipient of FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for 2019
Recipients of the 2017 Director’s Community Leadership Awards with Director Wray
Group photograph of the 2017 Director’s Community Award recipients with Director Christopher Wray at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018.
Recipients of the 2018 Director’s Community Leadership Awards with Director Wray
Group photograph of the 2018 Director’s Community Award recipients with Director Christopher Wray at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.
Recipients of the 2016 Director’s Community Leadership Awards with Director Comey
Group photograph of the 2016 Director’s Community Award recipients with Director James Comey at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.
Director's Community Leadership Award Trophies
The Director’s Community Leadership Awards on a table in 2013. The nearly 60 recipients from 2012 were presented with their award by Director Robert Mueller during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on April 5, 2013.
Jonathan Rajewski receives the Director's Community Leadership Award
Pictured from left to right are SA Jennifer Vanderveer, DCLA Recipient Jonathan Rajewski, and SSRA Anna Holden.
El Paso Director's Community Leadership Award 2022
SAC Downey, Monica Tucker in ASAC Conference Room
Kristi Hoss Schiller Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Houston Division honors K9s4Cops, a Houston-based non-profit that provides trained K9s to protect underfunded communities by reducing drug trafficking and violent crime. Since its inception in 2010, K9s4Cops has provided more than 100 K9 units to departments in 29 states. These animals help find explosives, narcotics, and weapons in some of our nation’s most at-risk communities.
Lynne Marie McLean Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Dallas Division honors the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County. The center helped form a task force with representatives from local law enforcement, Child Protective Services, and the District Attorney’s Office to meet the demand for education about Internet crimes against children. Their efforts continue to have a tremendous impact on the community.
Marilyn Munden Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The El Paso Division honors Marilyn Munden for working to improve the quality of life of people in her community. Ms. Munden devotes her time to several non-profit boards, through which she works to help children, the elderly, minority women, and the city at large. She has been named an outstanding leader by the Texas Commission for Women.
Nancy Chu Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Little Rock Division honors Nancy Chu for her volunteer service with Camp Aldersgate, a camp for senior adults and children with medical needs and disabilities. Her work gives them the chance to engage in camp activities they would normally not be able to take part in. Ms. Chu is also a graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy.
Raio Krishnayya Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Indianapolis Division honors Raio Krishnayya, founder and executive director of the Center for Victim and Human Rights, an Indianapolis-based non-profit that provides legal aid to victims of crime and human rights violations. Mr. Krishnayya works with victims of domestic violence and helps victims of human trafficking by focusing on immigration, protective orders, and family law issues.
Rosilyn Temple Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Kansas City Division honors the Kansas City chapter of Mothers in Charge, a non-profit advocacy and support group for mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and sisters who have lost children and family members to homicide. The group provides crisis counseling and other support to victims’ families, and works with law enforcement to gather tips about violent crimes.
Roy Sakuma Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
Honolulu Division honors Roy Sakuma for his work to address the needs of his community, particularly in Hawaii’s schools. He has given of his time and talents in support of youth programs for the past 50 years and has devoted his life to teaching, mentoring, inspiring, and bringing hope to thousands of people throughout Hawaii and Japan.
Shirley McClerklin-Motley Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Columbia Division honors Shirley McClerklin-Motley, adjunct professor at Coker College in Hartsville, South Carolina, for organizing symposiums to provide training on domestic violence, teen pregnancy prevention, and human trafficking. As a dedicated servant to the victims, her efforts have increased awareness of these crimes in South Carolina and beyond.
Tarence Wheeler Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Detroit Division honors Tarence Wheeler for his community outreach efforts, his mentoring work, and his support of education in his community. In addition to serving as director of community outreach and parent engagement for the River Rouge School District, he serves on a number of boards and spends his free time organizing events to help disadvantaged people in Detroit.
Alan Rogers Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Las Vegas Division honors Alan Rogers for his dedication to youth and for building partnerships with law enforcement in northern Nevada. Mr. Rogers has helped local law enforcement implement technical solutions to combat crime. He currently serves as the program director for the InfraGard Sierra Nevada Members Alliance and as a mentor with the Boy Scouts.
Amy Lancaster Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Jackson Division honors We Will Go Ministries for making a positive difference in the lives of people in the local community. Among its many services, We Will Go Ministries provides a safe place for neighborhood children to play, get help with homework, and learn life skills that help deter them from joining gangs and resorting to crime.
Captain Kevin Duffy Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Denver Division honors the Juvenile Assessment Center for securing critical resources for victims of sex trafficking. The center provides screenings and behavioral assessments for youth facing trouble with the law, drug addiction, or other issues; works to identify high-risk victims of trafficking; and connects these young people and their families with free support services.
Dale R. Landry Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Jacksonville Division honors Dale R. Landry for promoting communication and cooperation between law enforcement and African-Americans. In 2015, Mr. Landry served as a link between the FBI and the community during an investigation into the defacement of several African-American churches in Wakulla County, Florida. His work calmed racial tensions and helped restore trust between the community and law enforcement.
Dr. Thomas Collins Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Cleveland Division honors Dr. Thomas Collins, former chief medical officer at the MetroHealth System in Cleveland, for his work with area law enforcement, emergency services, and hospital-based emergency medical personnel to prepare for potential weapons of mass destruction attacks. He also assists the Cleveland FBI SWAT team with medical training for the dangerous, unpredictable situations they often encounter.
Eddie Mannis Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Knoxville Division honors Eddie Mannis for more than 25 years of philanthropic work in the Knoxville area. Mr. Mannis founded HonorAir Knoxville, which flies veterans to Washington, D.C., where they spend the day touring the city and are honored as national heroes. To date, 19 HonorAir Knoxville flights have honored more than 2,600 veterans.
Jerry Silva Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Salt Lake City Division honors the South Salt Lake Police Athletic League (PAL) Pete Suazo Boxing Center, which provides students with the opportunity to experience boxing, receive tutoring, take part in community service, and attend workshops focused on safe communities and healthy behaviors. The community impact has been tremendous and has included a notable decrease in crime among young people in South Salt Lake.
Joe Sanchez Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The San Antonio Division honors the CyberTexas Foundation for their efforts to increase cyber security awareness and preparedness. The foundation serves San Antonio’s youth community through cyber educational initiatives, advances cooperation between law enforcement and ethnic and minority groups, and contributes to a safer, stronger, and more prepared cyber community.
June Vining Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Portland Division honors June Vining, founder and executive director of the Trauma Intervention Program of Portland/Vancouver, Inc (TIP). The TIP is a non-profit organization of volunteers who respond to tragic situations to comfort those experiencing the darkest hours of their lives. Under Ms. Vining’s direction, the program has grown to more than 200 volunteers in 25 cities.
Liz Fraumann Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The San Diego Division honors Securing Our eCity, a non-profit foundation whose mission is to enable every San Diegan to live, work, and play safely in the cyber world. Securing Our eCity offers free cyber security education to businesses, families, the elderly, and the youth community. Its programs have reached nearly two million people in the past year alone.
Recipients of the 2015 Director’s Community Leadership Awards with Director Comey
Recipients of the 2015 Director’s Community Leadership Awards were celebrated at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on April 15, 2016.
Stacey Dorsey Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The San Francisco Division honors the KlaasKids Foundation, established in 1994 by the Klaas family in honor of their 12-year-old daughter, Polly Klaas, who was kidnapped and murdered in 1993. The foundation upholds Polly’s legacy through its efforts to locate and assist children exploited by perpetrators of sex crimes in the Bay Area.
Suzanne Phegley Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Springfield Division honors Suzanne Phegley for her contributions toward the prevention of cyber crime and to youth programs in her community. Ms. Phegley helped start a cyber crimes task force and volunteers at the Team Illinois Youth Police Camp, where she provides supplies and teaches a financial education class called Money Smarts.
Tom Bowers Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Richmond Division honors Tom Bowers, Commonwealth Attorney for Salem, Virginia, for his work in organizing a heroin prevention initiative in the Roanoke area. The initiative educates the community on the staggering statistics related to prescription drug and heroin use among young people, while focusing on measures to help alleviate the damage to the community.
Alan Lai Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Seattle Division honors Alan Lai, who has been a community leader in the Seattle area for more than 30 years. Mr. Lai was the first certified court interpreter in Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese in Washington state. Today, he is nationally known for his outstanding victim advocacy work, particularly on human trafficking cases targeting minority communities.
Derrell Roberts Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Sacramento Division honors the Roberts Family Development Center for providing services to strengthen families in the North Sacramento region. The center provides a safe and supportive home away from home, including before- and after-school programs, summer camps, teen activities, parent empowerment activities, and volunteer opportunities for both teens and community members.
Director's Community Leadership Award Trophies
Nearly 60 individuals and organizational representatives gathered for a ceremony in their honor at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on March 16, 2012.
Director's Community Leadership Award Winners for 2013
Director Comey poses with this year’s recipients of the Director’s Community Leadership Awards in the courtyard of FBI Headquarters on April 4, 2014.
Director's Community Leadership Awards 2013
Picture of awards presented at DCLA ceremony on April 4, 2014.
Dr. William H. Kerr, Jr. Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Pittsburgh Division honors Dr. William H. Kerr, Jr., for his work with FBI Pittsburgh’s Heroin Outreach Prevention and Education (H.O.P.E.) Initiative, a community outreach program. The division also honors Dr. Kerr for implementing its first Cyber Security STEM program. Dr. Kerr believes that an investment in education is an investment in the economic vitality of the region.
Elio Gonzalez Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The San Juan Division honors Elio Gonzalez for his efforts to keep children safe while they are navigating the Internet. As a manager at Best Buy Geek Squad, Mr. Gonzalez launched the Geek Squad Security Expo. Today, he runs the Cyber Social Ministry and gives a dozen presentations a month on Internet safety, cyber crimes, and cyber bullying.
John Ducoff Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Philadelphia Division honors Covenant House Pennsylvania for their efforts to assist the homeless youth population in Philadelphia. Covenant House is the largest provider of services to homeless, runaway, trafficked, and at-risk youth in the city. Covenant House provides stable housing, a solid educational foundation, and the skills young people need to sustain employment and succeed.
Kari Watkins Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Oklahoma City Division honors the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum for helping to prevent terrorism through education and community awareness. The Outdoor Symbolic Memorial and the indoor Memorial Museum tell the story of the Oklahoma City Bombing of April 19, 1995. Museum staff helped pass legislation requiring that history classes in Oklahoma teach students about the bombing.
Krista Heeren-Graber Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Minneapolis Division honors Krista Heeren-Graber, executive director of the South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault. Ms. Heeren-Graber began the network as a one-person agency working out of her car, and ultimately grew it into an agency of eight employees who address the concerns of domestic violence and sexual assault victims.
Martha Peek Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Mobile Division honors Martha Peek, Mobile County Schools superintendent, for empowering youth in her community and providing resources to ensure their success. Mrs. Peek is an instrumental partner in the success of the Bridging the Gap program, a youth outreach collaboration between the FBI, the Mobile Police Department, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Omar Siddiqui Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Los Angeles Division honors Omar Siddiqui for helping to build a closer relationship between the FBI and the Muslim community it serves. Thanks to his encouragement, community members have provided much needed assistance in FBI investigations and many young adults from his mosque have participated in the Los Angeles Division’s community outreach programs.
Rabbi Abraham Friedman Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
High-resolution image The New York Division honors Rabbi Abraham Friedman for providing assistance and meals to hospital patients and their families, and for his support of law enforcement as a police chaplain. Rabbi Friedman founded Bikur Cholim Shabbos rooms at several local hospitals, ensuring that patients’ families have free hot meals available during their loved ones’ hospital stays.
Robert Asseo Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Louisville Division honors Robert Asseo for his role in improving relations between local minority communities and law enforcement. A native of Puerto Rico, Mr. Asseo is the first Hispanic citizen to serve on the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights. He also provides translation help to local law enforcement and mediates potential civil rights concerns.
Stephen B. Quirk Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Omaha Division honors Stephen B. Quirk, the chief executive officer of Youth Emergency Services and Shelter, known locally as YESS. Under Mr. Quirk’s direction, what began as a teen runaway shelter has grown into a nationally accredited organization serving 1,900 children per year. YESS is Iowa’s largest and most comprehensive emergency shelter.
Tom Hinz Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Milwaukee Division honors Tom Hinz, founder and director of the Northeast Wisconsin Veterans Treatment Court. The court has been a lifesaver for veterans coping with challenges resulting from their service, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, traumatic brain injury, alcohol and substance abuse, and domestic violence. Twenty-six veterans have graduated from the court with no incidents of recidivism.
Zulfat Suara Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Memphis Division honors Zulfat Suara for her work with Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South, Inc., which teaches students to manage finances and make good career choices. Through Junior Achievement’s BizTown program, fifth-graders get to be adults for a day in a fictional town where they work, receive a paycheck, and even elect public officials.
Carlton Ashby Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Norfolk Division honors Carlton Ashby for his leadership and commitment to youth in the Hampton Roads community. As an elementary school teacher, Mr. Ashby earned recognition including Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers and the National Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Teachers. In retirement, he continues to help teachers with effective discipline strategies and develops mentorship programs for at-risk youth.
Dan Braccio Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The New Haven Division honors Dan Braccio, director of adult services at the Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport. Mr. Braccio oversees several programs that support men and women who are transitioning from incarceration to the Greater Bridgeport community. His compassionate and effective advocacy has made him a widely recognized leader in his community.
Dr. Derrick J. Hughes Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Miami Division honors Dr. Derrick J. Hughes for his passion in mentoring minority boys through educational, economical, and spiritually enriching activities. Dr. Hughes founded the Piney Grove Boys Academy, a kindergarten to ninth-grade school that prepares boys for success by providing them high quality academic courses, a nurturing environment, and the opportunity to explore possible career choices.
Dr. Thomas Haveron Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The Newark Division honors Dr. Thomas Haveron for his leadership of community-based youth programs that teach children to recognize and avoid criminal activity. Dr. Haveron also founded the MVP Foundation, which provides financial aid to families with children battling pediatric cancer and partners with other foundations to help terminally ill children meet their favorite athletes and celebrities.
Ethan Ashley Receives Director’s Community Leadership Award from Director Comey on April 15, 2016
The New Orleans Division honors Ethan Ashley for empowering under-served youth and advocating for youth justice, civil rights, and leadership. Mr. Ashley is a board member of Youth Run NOLA, a local non-profit that creates and empowers a community of healthy young leaders through running. He also mentors fatherless young men through the Son of a Saint Foundation.
