SEAFWA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

The Officer of the Year Award is presented annually to an individual who excels in three main areas:

Team Work and Public Outreach - The honoree is engaged with the public and seeks opportunities to educate and inform. 

Excellence and Innovation - The honoree demonstrates the willingness to go beyond the call of duty by doing more than others expect, and continually seeks to improve efficiency on the job. 

Attitude and Leadership - The honoree portrays a contagious, positive perspective, and demonstrates standards of excellence and professionalism.

 SEAFWA Officer of the Year Criteria

  • 2019 Officer of the Year Honoree: Corporal Cole Edwards, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
  • 2018 Officer of the Year Honoree: Agent Andy Barnes, Missouri Department of Conservation
  • 2017 Officer of the Year Honoree: Senior Officer Bradley M. Hasamear, Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division
  • 2016 Officer of the Year Award Honoree: Wes Stewart, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
  • 2015 Officer of the Year Award Honoree: Leith Konyndyk, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
  • 2014 Officer of the Year Award Honoree: Rob Farr, Missouri Department of Conservation
  • 2013 Officer of the Year Award Honoree: Jonathan Lee, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agencies
  • 2012 John T. Collum, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
  • 2011 Richard M. Howard, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
  • 2010 Michael K. Neal, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
  • 2009 Phillip Earhart, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
  • 2008 Robert M. Wayne, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
  • 2007 Richard "Todd" Campbell, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
  • 2006 John J. Cobb, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
  • 2005 E. Matt Majors, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
  • 2004 Edwin B. Grant, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
  • 2003 Pat Fitts, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
  • 2002 Richard L. Carroll, Maryland Department of Natural Resources
  • 2001 Carlos Gomez, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
  • 2000 Jeff Skeleton, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
  • 1999 Keith Carter, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
  • 1998 John E. Massey, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
  • 1997 Danton Jones, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • 1996 Leon "Butch" Henderson, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
  • 1995 Tommy Hergotz, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
  • 1994 Arvid J. Edwards, Georgia Department of Natural Resources
  • 1993 -- 
  • 1992 H. Wayne Sanders, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency