Awards Program

The President’s Award is supported by IAATI UK’s first gold supporter to commit to our Supporters package each year. It is our most prestigious Award.

Who can be Nominated?
This Award recognises an outstanding contribution by an individual or a team in either:
• the reduction and deterrence of motor vehicle theft in the United Kingdom or Ireland,
• the achievement of a significant result from an investigation in auto crimes, and/or
• a significant achievement in the detection of motor vehicle theft and/or fraudulent vehicle crime.

For example, potential nominations in this category may include:
• Individuals or organisation involved in the development of security devices;
• Vehicle manufacturers;
• Insurance companies for the introduction of new procedures or incentives to vehicle owners or the funding of crime prevention programs;
• Police services for the introduction of initiatives or the development and distribution of training programmes;
• Local crime prevention practitioners;
• Youth workers or organisations involved in prevention programs for offender or age risk individuals;
• Advertising agencies for the development of an awareness campaign etc.;
• Motor Registration authorities or consumer protection agencies for the development of policies or procedures aimed at restricting the activities of car thieves and protecting the unsuspecting consumers;
• Individuals or organisations involved in the media for the development of responsible reporting practices, the dissemination of vehicle theft prevention material, or the reporting of vehicle theft issues;
• Police services, Customs services, Insurance companies, private investigators, or anyone else involved in the prevention, detection and investigation of motor vehicle theft or vehicle crimes;
• Inter-agency operations or co-operation between public and/or private companies to achieve a positive result in the tackling of vehicle crime.

Criteria:
Submissions could be for any project or initiative that deals with the reduction, prevention or investigation of motor crime, either at an international, national or local level. Nominees will be assessed by the Awards Assessment Committee who will present a short list of finalists to the United Kingdom Board to select the winner. The winner and runner up for this award are announced at the annual IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference Awards Banquet held each year.

The successful recipient or organisation will receive the Award from the IAATI International President or representative and the IAATI UK Branch President at the IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference.

The runner up will receive a Certificate of commendation from IAATI. Would you like to nominate someone or an organisation for this Award?

For more information please read the Awards Brochure IAATI_UK_Awards_Policy_Version_201807_2.pdf

To nominate for this or any other UK Branch award please click this link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IAATIUKAWARDS

This award is presented in the memory of Keith English who was one of the founding members of IAATI Europe, before the two Associations split. Keith English died in a road traffic accident whilst on his way from carrying out a car examination.

Who can be Nominated?
The Award of Merit is presented to an individual, group, association or company, who has shown distinction in the investigation, prevention or detection of motor vehicle crime, involving motor cars, motorbikes and caravans. It is open to any squad, individual or team who have conducted an outstanding investigation involving the detection and prevention of auto crime. It is open to members of police forces, customs services, insurance investigators, private investigators, or anyone else involved in vehicle theft investigations.

Criteria:
Submissions will be judged on their demonstration of any or all of the following criteria:
• innovative methodologies,
• application of best practice investigation techniques,
• the complexity of the investigation, and
• co-operation and involvement of multiple agencies

to achieve a result in the fight against auto theft and related crime. The investigation may involve cooperation of international agencies but at least part of the investigation must have taken place in either the United Kingdom or Ireland during the last 3 years. Nominees will be assessed by the Awards Assessment Committee who will present a short list of finalists to the United Kingdom Board to select the winner. The winner and runner up for this award are announced at the annual IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference Awards Banquet held each year.

The successful recipient or organisation will receive the Award from the IAATI UK Branch President at the IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference. The runner up will receive a Certificate of commendation from IAATI.

Would you like to nominate someone or an organisation for this Award?

For more information please read the Awards Brochure IAATI_UK_Awards_Policy_Version_201807_2.pdf

To nominate for this or any other UK Branch award please click this link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IAATIUKAWARDS

This award is presented in the memory of Peter Leigh, who was a member of IAATI UK, and was involved in the investigation of plant theft, farm machinery, trailer theft, and industrial machinery.

Who can be Nominated?
This Award has traditionally been a plant award presented to a police operation but of late it has been given a wider remit to involve any organisation, individual and/or stakeholder in the industry.

Criteria:
The Plant Award will be presented to an individual, group, association or company who have shown distinction in the investigation, prevention or detection of plant theft, which includes, farm machinery, tools, construction machinery and trailers.

Nominees will be assessed by the Awards Assessment Committee who will present a short list of finalists to the United Kingdom Board to select the winner. The winner and runner up for this award are announced at the annual IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference Awards Banquet held each year.

The successful recipient or organisation will receive the Award from the IAATI UK Branch President at the IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference. The runner up will receive a Certificate of commendation from IAATI.

Would you like to nominate someone or an organisation for this Award?

For more information please read the Awards Brochure IAATI_UK_Awards_Policy_Version_201807_2.pdf

To nominate for this or any other UK Branch award please click this link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IAATIUKAWARDS

Alan Taylor was a valued member of IAATI. His background of over 30 years’ service with the Kent Police and his time spent as a Detective in the Special Branch dealing with vehicle crime enabled him to contribute to initiatives undertaken by the Association.

In 2000 Alan was part of the team who worked towards the foundation of the IAATI UK Branch. It was his ambition to create a magazine for the UK Branch and he successfully launched the ‘Alliance’ magazine which rivalled the International’s APB and helped attract new members forming the foundation of this branch. It is a fitting tribute for the Alan Taylor Award to recognise Alan’s service to the Association and the community.

Who can be Nominated?
This Award is usually given to a company, organisation or individual who has successfully used the latest anti-theft technology in their pursuit of prevention, detection and investigation of Auto theft and related crime.

Criteria:
The Technology Award will be presented to an individual, group, association or company who have demonstrated a successful investigation, operation or recovery of stolen vehicles or vehicle with the use of latest technological advancements and up to date techniques providing counter measures to vehicle theft.
Nominees will be assessed by the Awards Assessment Committee who will present a short list of finalists to the United Kingdom Board to select the winner. The winner and runner up for this award are announced at the annual IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference Awards Banquet held each year.
The successful recipient or organisation will receive the Award from the IAATI UK Branch President at the IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference.
The runner up will receive a Certificate of commendation from IAATI.
Would you like to nominate someone or an organisation for this Award?

For more information please read the Awards Brochure IAATI_UK_Awards_Policy_Version_201807_2.pdf

To nominate for this or any other UK Branch award please click this link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IAATIUKAWARDS

The IAATI UK Insurance Award is an Industry Award supported by an individual or organisation working within the insurance industry.

Who can be Nominated?
The Insurance Industry Investigation of the Year Award is open to any individual or team working in the insurance industry.

Criteria:
This Award is open to any individual or team who have conducted an outstanding investigation of a suspicious motor vehicle claim, or a network of suspicious motor vehicle claims or any auto crime claims (staged accident etc.). The award is open to both investigators who have conducted an outstanding investigation into motor vehicle theft claims, auto crime claims, and claims staff working in the investigations unit of an insurance company who manage the investigation process. The investigation may be deemed outstanding for a range of reasons including its use of innovative methodologies and investigations techniques; the complexity of the investigation and the outcome of the investigation. The submission could be in relation to one specific claim, a network of theft claims, or auto crime claims that were identified and investigated. Nominees will be assessed by the Awards Assessment Committee who will present a short list of finalists to the United Kingdom Board to select the winner. The winner and runner up for this award are announced at the annual IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference Awards Banquet held each year.

The successful recipient or organisation will receive the Award from the IAATI UK Branch President at the IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference.The runner up will receive a Certificate of commendation from IAATI.

Would you like to nominate someone or an organisation for this Award?

For more information please read the Awards Brochure IAATI_UK_Awards_Policy_Version_201807_2.pdf

To nominate for this or any other UK Branch award please click this link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IAATIUKAWARDS

The IAATI UK Member of the year Award is our Association Award recognising the efforts of our members.

Who can be Nominated?
Nominations for this award are open to present or past members of the United Kingdom Branch of IAATI.

Criteria:
This award is to recognise the work of an individual member, who through their dedication and involvement, has helped in the development, growth or professionalism of IAATI within the United Kingdom or at the International level. Nominees will be assessed by the IAATI UK President. The winner of this award is announced at the annual IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference Awards Banquet held each year.

The successful recipient or organisation will receive the Award from the IAATI International President or their representative and the IAATI UK Branch President at the IAATI UK National Vehicle Crime Conference.

Would you like to nominate someone or an organisation for this Award?

For more information please read the Awards Brochure IAATI_UK_Awards_Policy_Version_201807_2.pdf

To nominate for this or any other UK Branch award please click this link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IAATIUKAWARDS