Livio A. Beccaccio Award  

The Livio A. Beccaccio Award is a living memorial presented to a FBI National Academy Associate member who has demonstrated exemplary character through an act of heroism, outstanding community service, innovation in law enforcement, or leadership reflective of that by which FBI Special Agent Livio A. Beccaccio lived.

Selection Process:

• Annual award covering the period June 1 - May 31
• Selection criteria to be disseminated to all chapters by January 1, annually
• Award will be presented at the annual Association Conference banquet
• Submission deadline of nominees name(s) to Chapter is to be determined by Chapters
• Chapters must prioritize nominees, if more than one is to be presented
• Chapters must endorse that the nominee is worthy of receiving the award, supported by documentation
• Nominations must be submitted to the Executive Director by June 1
• All nominations received will be submitted to the selection committee

Submission Process:

• A member in good standing may nominate an individual in good standing to their Chapter
• Chapters must validate the nomination, endorse the nominee, prioritize the nominees if more than one is nominated, and forward the nominees names and documentation to support worthiness of receiving the award, to the Executive Director

Criteria for Selection:

• An act of valor or bravery at the personal risk of one own safety
• Dedicated, meritorious, and outstanding contribution to one s community
• An innovative act and forward thinking which resulted in the improvement of quality in law enforcement or within the community
• Sustained, outstanding personal character which is consistent, motivational, and inspires others to emulate

Submission Documentation:

• Completed application signed by the member in good standing making the nomination